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Calling All Indigenous Rodeo Riders: NOMINATE NOW for the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships Saddle up and step forward! Indigenous riders from across the region, state and country are being called on to NOMINATE NOW for the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships, to be held on Sunday August 10. Whether … Continued
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CALLING WA SMALL BUSINESSES – WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Nominations are open for the INDIGENOUS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 proudly supported by VANESSA ELLIOTT & ASSOCIATES in the 32nd annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards! Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their achievements, innovation, … Continued
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8 July 2025 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research has been highlighted and celebrated in a special compilation issue of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health published this week for NAIDOC Week (6 – 13 July 2025). The open access issue features nine key articles led by Aboriginal and/or Torres … Continued
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Monday, 7 July 2025 Coronial findings on Kumanjayi Walker’s death a powerful call for justice reform The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, says the coronial findings into the death of Kumanjayi Walker in police custody are a painful, but powerful reminder of the urgent need for sweeping reform across … Continued
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Our Watch, the national organisation for the prevention of violence against women, has announced the creation of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander directorate. Chief Executive Patty Kinnersly said it recognises the importance of the work needed to tackle the disproportionately high rates of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. “Aboriginal … Continued
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The NSW Teachers Federation will today honour former federal and state minister Linda Burney with its Champion of Public Education award, recognising her lifelong dedication to public education and student equity. One of the first Aboriginal students to graduate from Mitchell College of Advanced Education, Ms Burney began her teaching career at Lethbridge Park Public … Continued
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In response to the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Oxfam Australia Acting Chief Executive, Dr. Chrisanta Muli, says: “Oxfam warmly welcomes the historic final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. We honour and thank the Commissioners for their years of tireless work uncovering the truth and pay deep respect to the many witnesses … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASEThursday 3 July 2025 The hidden harm of fluctuating ear disease in First Nations children Ahead of NAIDOC Week, Hearing Australia releases new findings that reveals urgent action is needed to treat preventable ear disease More than one third (35 per cent) of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience fluctuating … Continued
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Thursday 3 July Sustainable and meaningful employment is essential for financial security, especially in today’s cost-of-living crisis. Yet, for many Australians, particularly First Nations people, this security remains out of reach. A recent survey revealed that two in five (41%) First Nations households have experienced food insecurity in the past year, often due to … Continued
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Sam Thaiday saddles up as Inaugural Ambassador for Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships He’s tackled some of the biggest challenges on the rugby league field, and now he’s swapping his footy boots for red-dust covered cowboy boots – rugby league legend and proud Indigenous man Sam Thaiday has been named the inaugural Ambassador … Continued
