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National Indigenous Space Academy cohort receives inaugural Andy Thomas Space Foundation scholarship

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Keira Moran, proud Yuin woman and final year Mechatronic Engineering/Biomedical Engineering Master’s student at UNSW Sydney, has been named the Inaugural Recipient of the Andy Thomas Space Foundation and Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy Scholarship.   Monash University and the Andy Thomas Space Foundation are proud to announce Keira Moran as the inaugural recipient … Continued

Not hunters but collectors: the bone that challenges the ‘humans wiped out Australian megafauna’ theory

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New technology has shown the incision marks likely made by humans on the fossilised bone of an ancient kangaroo were in fact made after the bone was fossilised, not while the animal was alive.   New research led by UNSW Sydney palaeontologists challenges the idea that indigenous Australians hunted Australia’s megafauna to extinction, suggesting instead … Continued

Sharing stories, celebrating culture – Yarning competition winners

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The Department of the House of Representatives is very pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Yarning competition. The Yarning Competition aims to provide a platform for young First Nations Australians to connect with the work of the Australian Parliament by inviting them to share their unique stories and experiences through creative mediums such … Continued

New pathways to grow First Nations leadership

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A major new investment in First Peoples Leading will expand opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders across Australia. The funding will strengthen culturally grounded leadership programs, making them more accessible and equipping more First Nations people with the skills, confidence, and connections to drive positive change in their communities and workplaces. Paul Ramsay … Continued

Recognising the vital role and challenges of First Nations carers

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First Nations carers provide vital support to family and community, yet many go unrecognised and have limited access to culturally safe services Carers NSW is proud to launch its inaugural First Nations Carers Report during National Carers Week 2025, shining a spotlight on the significant contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers make to their … Continued

Setting the stage for our next clean energy leaders: PowerMakers

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Monday 13 October 2025    26 First Nations people have been selected from over 100 applicants to participate in PowerMakers, a transformative capacity building program for First Nations people pursuing clean energy solutions in homes, communities, and on Country.   Designed and delivered by the First Nations Clean Energy Network with assistance from trusted experts … Continued

3D printed map brings Elders’ knowledge to life

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Multimedia and 3D technology are the latest tools being used by Elders in Maningrida to share their traditional knowledge and ancient stories, facilitated by a collaboration between Charles Darwin University (CDU) academics.  For the last two and a half years, PhD candidate Sam Williams from CDU’s Northern Institute, has worked with Elders in Maningrida to create videos telling … Continued

Indigenous STEM students to reach new horizons through Monash and UK space collaboration [images and vision available]

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Space education opportunities launch into a new orbit for First Nations STEM students across Australia, as Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) partners with the UK’s peak space research body.   The UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and Monash University signed a partnership agreement on 2 October to expand the National Indigenous … Continued