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Champion for lifelong leadership receives honorary doctorate

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La Trobe University has awarded Paul Briggs AO an honorary doctorate in recognition of his lifetime of service, leadership and unwavering commitment to Indigenous empowerment and social justice, particularly in northern Victorian communities. A Yorta Yorta leader, Uncle Paul has dedicated more than five decades to advancing the rights, wellbeing and aspirations of Aboriginal people in … Continued

Applications have just opened for the 2025 First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program

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MEDIA RELEASE   Applications Open for $5.9 Million First Nations Cancer Scholarship Fund Supporting Indigenous leadership in cancer care and research   Tuesday, 17 June 2025    Aurora Education Foundation, in partnership with Cancer Australia, is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of the First Nations Cancer Scholarships, a $5.9 million program supporting Aboriginal … Continued

Parliament in Schools returns for the 48th Parliament

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After visiting over 160 schools in the 47th Parliament, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is proud to announce the Parliament in Schools program will be returning for the 48th Parliament. Today, the program officially kicks off at Chapel Hill State School, with the Federal Member for Ryan, Ms Elizabeth Watson-Brown MP. On Thursday 19 June, … Continued

Media Release: Supreme Court challenge launched against state environmental approval for Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension

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17 June 2025 A Supreme Court challenge to the Western Australian state government approval for Woodside’s contentious North West Shelf extension has been launched by Friends of Australian Rock Art, Inc, (FARA) who commenced proceedings on Thursday 12 June. Thursday was the final day of the six month statutory limitation period for lodging a challenge to … Continued

NDIS – The Drama – The Outcry – The Controversy – The Reality – National Advocates Call for Australians to Keep it Real

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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print, In-studio and Panel Discussions MR RIVER NIGHT Leading National Disability, Child Safety and Community Sector Advocate, Professional and Speaker Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and can travel … Continued

National Crochet Convention

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National Crochet Convention  Focus on ‘The Many Hats We Wear’.   Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025       9.00am – 5.00pm https://crochetguildaustralia.org.au/Convention Our widely anticipated International guests are Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar, Eleonora Tully from Coastal Crochet and Linda Dean the previous President of Crochet Guild America.   We are proud to announce some of our own … Continued

CDU TAFE records significant increase in student enrolments

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Enrolment numbers are on the rise for Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE.  Student enrolment numbers have already surpassed last year’s total to date by almost 14 per cent. There has been a significant increase in First Nations students’ enrolments, with the cohort making up almost 24 per cent of current CDU TAFE enrolments.   First Nations … Continued

Landmark Chinatown archways given new lease of life

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The historic gates in the heart of Chinatown have been restored to their former glory. Designed using traditional Chinese materials and ornamentation, they were originally completed in 1980. The archways on Dixon Street in Haymarket provide ceremonial entries to a renowned hub of Asian food, business, culture and community. After an extensive restoration project, the Lord … Continued

Ride With Pride: Lime celebrates Matariki, Pride, culture and community

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This June, Lime is proud to launch ‘Ride with Pride’, a special campaign showcasing a limited-edition fleet of Lime scooters across Tāmaki Makaurau, featuring striking designs by local artist and curator Tyson Campbell (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Maniapoto) that celebrates Pride Month and Matariki. The design weaves together powerful symbols for both occasions, including the nine … Continued