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The union representing teachers and support staff in Queensland and Northern Territory non-government schools has condemned the Northern Territory government’s decision to axe plans to negotiate a Treaty with First Nations Peoples. It comes as the most recent Commonwealth Closing the Gap Annual Report (2024) indicates only five of 19 key Closing the Gap targets … Continued
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The City of Sydney will host a photographic exhibition in Redfern to mark the anniversary of the Freedom Ride. 60 years ago, a historic protest bus ride around NSW exposed systemic racism against Aboriginal peoples. Influenced by the Freedom Rides and civil rights movement in the United States, 29 students including Arrente/Kalkadoon man … Continued
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A new report has found only 6% of recommendations made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago have been implemented, recommending a package of urgent changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity. The report by The Healing Foundation includes commissioned analysis by researchers at … Continued
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Indigenous scholars awarded funding to improve cancer outcomes for First Nations people In an Australian-first, five Indigenous scholars have been awarded the inaugural First Nations Cancer Scholarship. The scholarship is funded through an investment of $5.9 million over four years from the Australian Government through Cancer Australia and administered by Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora), … Continued
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Véronique Serret to perform three February concerts in NSW, QLD and WA: feat. William Barton as special guest She plays a six-string electric violin like a boss, has a haunting voice for the ages, is an orchestral concertmaster with the swagger of a Mauritian gypsy, and in May last year she released her first … Continued
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What Doorstop at which Traditional Custodians and scientists will call on Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to protect the ancient rock art at Murujuga, in WA, from industrial impacts Who Kate Chaney, Curtin MP Josie Alec, Traditional Custodian, ACF First Nations Lead Regina and Kaylene Daniel, Traditional Custodians, daughters of recently departed Elder Ms Daniel Prof … Continued
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Monday 10 February 2025 Clean sheets, healthy hearts: Aboriginal Investment Group and Heart Foundation thrilled with Remote Laundries announcement Twelve new or upgraded Remote Laundries will help First Nations communities drive down Rheumatic Heart Disease and Close the Gap The Aboriginal Investment Group and the Heart Foundation congratulate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his announcement … Continued
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The Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council (KAWC) will today launch its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan at Federal Parliament House in Canberra, ensuring that Aboriginal women’s leadership, rights, and self-determination are firmly on the national agenda ahead of the upcoming elections. The plan outlines KAWC’s commitment to women’s leadership, grassroots empowerment, cultural security, and systems reform, with a … Continued
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The inaugural art exhibition held at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new gallery in the heart of the city is set to showcase the relationship between artists’ environment and creative instincts. From The Ground Up will feature artwork from 34 Northern Territory artists and will include 87 pieces of art, some dating back to 1983. Curator … Continued
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The City of Sydney is once again supporting Yabun Festival on Sunday 26 January at Victoria Park. Organised by the operators of Koori Radio, Gadigal Information Service, the event honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. It offers a packed line-up of high-profile and emerging First Nations musicians and dancers, panel discussions with leading thinkers, … Continued
