Indigenous

Yanco Agricultural High School Year 10 PASS students travelled eight hours north to the small remote town of Goodooga to take part in their annual Indigenous Games. The event embraces the theme of Bridging the Gap – creating connections between city and rural communities, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and the young and the old. It is a day dedicated to celebrating culture and fostering social harmony.

Australian health promotion charity, Gotcha4Life Foundation, has today launched a powerful new podcast series centred on First Nations voices, exploring what truly shapes and sustains mental fitness – in culture, in community, and in individuals. The inaugural series is hosted by award-winning Indigenous businesswoman and Gotcha4Life Board Member Mundanara Bayles and produced in partnership with award-winning Black Magic Woman podcast. 

The Yaegl Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation have been as appointed Crown Land managers for parts of Yamba’s Pilot Hill reserve including two heritage listed cottages. Celebrated at a special ceremony at Pilot Hill during NAIDOC week, the appointment marks a significant step forward in supporting the local Aboriginal community’s aspirations for the culturally significant area.

The government has invested $11.7 million to acquire the retired stations, totalling 34,773 hectares ... These three acquisitions nearly double new additions for the 2024-25 financial year to a total of more than 73,000ha. The NSW national parks network now totals almost 7,774,000 ha.

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation has renewed calls as a matter of urgency for a new government approach to address high lead levels in Aboriginal children in far west New South Wales. The call comes after the Far West Local Health District released the latest report into lead levels in Broken Hill children.

We're proud to announce Marnpi Festival, a significant First Nations-led arts and community festival co-designed by Badger Bates and Slag Heap Projects with Anthony Hayward and Nancy Bates, in partnership with The Old Vic Gallery Studio and Premier Automotive Tyres.

Sarah Herrmann. Narungga young people are learning how to sing in language thanks to a short film included in this year's Nunga Screen program. Created by Narungga and Kaurna filmmaker Jacob Boehme, Wild Dog Dreaming tells the story of a cheeky boy cursed to walk the earth as a gadli (dingo).

Horsham man Ronald Marks, who worked in kindergartens and child playgroups less than an hour from Naracoorte, has been convicted in the Horsham Magistrate’s Court of accessing child abuse material ... A Wergaia elder whose face was painted on a silo as part of the iconic Sheep Hills silo art, Mr Marks, 74, pleaded guilty to seven charges against him on July 2.

Rachel Hagan. A Point Pearce educator is reflecting on her personal journey with education and how the space needs to move forward as we recognise the next generation of young Aboriginal leaders for NAIDOC Week ... "From my own personal experience, I feel like I'm made to fit into someone else's box and be what they think I should or should not be as an Aboriginal woman": Tshara Rigney, Aboriginal Community Education Officer and Point Pearce Aboriginal Corporation director.

Frank Baarda. Living in Yuendumu and having followed the Death in Custody saga, I was looking forward to the Coroner's report. I was not disappointed. A friend forwarded me the pdf, all 683 pages of it … In case you missed it, here are photos of the edged weapon and the stab-wound.

Supply Nation today releases new research and data on Indigenous businesses and their contribution to Closing the Gap targets. The Sleeping Giant Rises report confirms that Indigenous-owned businesses are generating significant economic and social value to the Australian economy.

Aboriginal leadership—rooted in custodianship, deep listening, and collective wisdom—offers timeless lessons for today’s complex world. If we want to lead with integrity and impact, we must lead differently.

Amid the industrial pillars and heritage charm of Tanks Arts Centre’s Tank 5, the CIAF 2025 fashion performance Look & Listen made an unforgettable debut, transforming the historic space into a runway of resistance, expression, and unapologetic cultural pride.

The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy", the NAIDOC Week theme for 2025, is being celebrated in Narrandera this week. Celebrations started with an Opening Ceremony in Marie Bashir Park on Monday.

The next generation - Strength, Vision & Legacy. The Wilcannia News team would like to wish everyone a very happy NAIDOC week 2025 ... Here are some photos from previous NAIDOC weeks...

William Murray. On Aboriginal week, on Aboriginal march, Colin King used to drive the roller behind the marchers ... He used to get a lend of it off the DMR and bring it in to drive it behind all the marches. A big 80TC roller, 20 tyred roller it was. He'd be blowin' the horn while he drivin' behind the kids while they were marchin', everyone.

Aunty Iris Bysouth nee DUTTON, recognised on the Victorian Aboriginal Honour roll ... Aunty Iris is a survivor of the Stolen Generations ... Aunty Iris has been recognised for dedicating her life to supporting Aboriginal people to reconnect with their identity, Culture and families.

Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) is proud to unveil its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as the organisation strengthens its commitment to growing relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Mallee and far west NSW.

Sally Jarvis. A NAIDOC Week Wild Weedy Weaver project launch will celebrate indigenous culture with weaving demonstrations using an introduced pest plant on July 12 ... Attendees can reflect and celebrate the creative and cultural possibilities of learning more about and working with introduced species.

Hundreds of locals and visitors gathered in Cooktown over the weekend for the 46th annual Cooktown Discovery Festival, celebrating the region’s rich culture, community spirit, and place in Australian history as the site of the first recorded act of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

There is much discussion, usually futile, about the social aspects of law and order. Here is a look at the flood of public funds unleashed by an individual's action.