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Darwin dances to the sounds of Blak Excellence at the 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards On Larrakia Country, the big season winds of gurrulwa guligi moved softly through the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday night as Indigenous music's brightest stars were recognised at the National Indigenous Music Awards.

On Larrakia Country, the big season winds of gurrulwa guligi moved softly through the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday night as Indigenous music's brightest stars were recognised at the National Indigenous Music Awards.

Mexico accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation Mexican authorities are accusing sportswear company Adidas of plagiarising artisans in southern Mexico, alleging that a new sandal design is strikingly similar to the traditional Indigenous footwear known as huaraches.

Mexican authorities are accusing sportswear company Adidas of plagiarising artisans in southern Mexico, alleging that a new sandal design is strikingly similar to the traditional Indigenous footwear known as huaraches.

In disaster-prone Vanuatu, sea life returning to reefs Beneath the turquoise waters of Vanuatu, amid a graveyard of broken coral, a moray eel peers from the branches of a staghorn colony. Nearby, the feathered arms of a yellow sea lily sway in the current and a turtle grazes on algae growing along the reef.

Beneath the turquoise waters of Vanuatu, amid a graveyard of broken coral, a moray eel peers from the branches of a staghorn colony. Nearby, the feathered arms of a yellow sea lily sway in the current and a turtle grazes on algae growing along the reef.

Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong With a collection of discarded road signs and her late father's blessing, Gaypalani Wanambi has won Australia's most prestigious Aboriginal art award.

With a collection of discarded road signs and her late father's blessing, Gaypalani Wanambi has won Australia's most prestigious Aboriginal art award.

Titans gun Campbell welcomes Penrith trainer's apology Gold Coast star Jayden Campbell has accepted an apology from the Penrith trainer who controversially ran in front of him while lining up a kick at goal.

Gold Coast star Jayden Campbell has accepted an apology from the Penrith trainer who controversially ran in front of him while lining up a kick at goal.

Festival started from a broken promise looks to future When two brothers stood on an escarpment in remote northeast Arnhem Land, they looked into the future, and the Garma Festival was born.

When two brothers stood on an escarpment in remote northeast Arnhem Land, they looked into the future, and the Garma Festival was born.

One year on: creators of 2024 documentary ‘VOICE’ reflect on Referendum defeat and First Nations’ recognition As the first anniversary of the 2024 documentary 'VOICE' approaches, its creators reflect on the failed Voice to Parliament referendum and the future of First Nations' constitutional recognition. It's the day after the 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum result. Australia has voted "No.

As the first anniversary of the 2024 documentary 'VOICE' approaches, its creators reflect on the failed Voice to Parliament referendum and the future of First Nations' constitutional recognition. It's the day after the 2023 Voice to Parliament referendum result. Australia has voted "No.

Isaako's Dolphins heroics one for true believers Jamayne Isaako's match-winning try against the Warriors speaks volumes about the grit and belief permeating the Dolphins as they chase a maiden finals berth.

Jamayne Isaako's match-winning try against the Warriors speaks volumes about the grit and belief permeating the Dolphins as they chase a maiden finals berth.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award winners announced The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory announced the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) winners late on Friday.

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory announced the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) winners late on Friday.

Aboriginal councillor recognised with prestigious scholarship Kempsey Shire councillor Annette Lawrence has been named this year's recipient of the esteemed Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Trust Scholarship. Hosted by Local Government NSW, Cr Lawrence was awarded the prestigious scholarship at Thursday's Local Government Week Awards.

Kempsey Shire councillor Annette Lawrence has been named this year's recipient of the esteemed Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Trust Scholarship. Hosted by Local Government NSW, Cr Lawrence was awarded the prestigious scholarship at Thursday's Local Government Week Awards.

Petaia waived by Chargers in Aussie rugby player swap Hamstrung former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia's NFL dream has hit a wall less than a fortnight into the preseason after he was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Hamstrung former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia's NFL dream has hit a wall less than a fortnight into the preseason after he was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers.

First Nations designer Nicole Enoch-Chatfield impresses with Kanyarra collection at Country to Couture Inspired by her Yirrganydji heritage and connection to Lockhart River, Musgrave Station, and Quandamooka Country, First Nations designer Nicole Enoch-Chatfield created her brand, Goompi's Girl, out of pure passion for culture and craft.

Inspired by her Yirrganydji heritage and connection to Lockhart River, Musgrave Station, and Quandamooka Country, First Nations designer Nicole Enoch-Chatfield created her brand, Goompi's Girl, out of pure passion for culture and craft.

Boxer Normie Stevens' long fight for recognition after 1980 Moscow Olympics farce For Normie Stevens, the 20,000 Soviet citizens in the arena for his Olympic boxing debut at the 1980 Moscow Games seemed more supportive than the public in his home country.

For Normie Stevens, the 20,000 Soviet citizens in the arena for his Olympic boxing debut at the 1980 Moscow Games seemed more supportive than the public in his home country.

Petaia waived by Chargers in Aussie rugby player swap Hamstrung former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia's NFL dream has hit a wall less than a fortnight into the preseason after he was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Hamstrung former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia's NFL dream has hit a wall less than a fortnight into the preseason after he was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair opens to the public Returning for its 19th year, the internationally recognised Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has opened to the public.

Returning for its 19th year, the internationally recognised Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has opened to the public.

"The key focus is tangible progress": Woolworths' Adam Bray on being a dual Supply Nation finalist Woolworths Group general manager of social impact, Adam Bray, is a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Supply Nation Awards.

Woolworths Group general manager of social impact, Adam Bray, is a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Supply Nation Awards.

Torres Strait Islander scholars make history with Oxford scholarships Two Torres Strait Islander scholars have been awarded the Charlie Perkins Chevening Scholarship to study postgraduate degrees at the University of Oxford.

Two Torres Strait Islander scholars have been awarded the Charlie Perkins Chevening Scholarship to study postgraduate degrees at the University of Oxford.

Support for events strengthening Aboriginal culture across New South Wales Aboriginal community groups and organisations across New South Wales are set to receive support to conduct activities which strengthen, protect and maintain traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture. The cultural grants, an initiative of the NSW Government, provide $1.

Aboriginal community groups and organisations across New South Wales are set to receive support to conduct activities which strengthen, protect and maintain traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture. The cultural grants, an initiative of the NSW Government, provide $1.

Whirlwind 2025 continues for Eels teen gun Ginn It has been a whirlwind season for Parramatta rookie Fleur Ginn. She made her first major representative team, the Queensland U19s State of Origin side, and will make her NRLW starting debut against North Queensland on Sunday.

It has been a whirlwind season for Parramatta rookie Fleur Ginn. She made her first major representative team, the Queensland U19s State of Origin side, and will make her NRLW starting debut against North Queensland on Sunday.

West Papua political representatives put on notice following arrests Indonesian forces in West Papua have arrested 42 Papuan liberation activists, including a prominent 74-year-old tribal chief, during an independence separatist meeting.

Indonesian forces in West Papua have arrested 42 Papuan liberation activists, including a prominent 74-year-old tribal chief, during an independence separatist meeting.

Nominations for Indigenous excellence open as part of NSW Woman of the Year Awards The NSW Women of the Year Awards return in 2026 to recognise women and girls whose leadership, determination and commitment continue to shape communities across the state.

The NSW Women of the Year Awards return in 2026 to recognise women and girls whose leadership, determination and commitment continue to shape communities across the state.

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid Spending more aid dollars on infrastructure in the Pacific and less on advisors would help Australia better compete with China for influence in the region, a think tank says.

Spending more aid dollars on infrastructure in the Pacific and less on advisors would help Australia better compete with China for influence in the region, a think tank says.

Jawai's plans to give back to Indigenous communities post basketball For a man so imposing in size, the retired Nate Jawai does not joke about how he had little time to grow up. Jawai's teenage years were almost like a blur, living in the rural outpost of Bamaga in north Queensland before discovering basketball.

For a man so imposing in size, the retired Nate Jawai does not joke about how he had little time to grow up. Jawai's teenage years were almost like a blur, living in the rural outpost of Bamaga in north Queensland before discovering basketball.

Clair Helen Parker awarded top gong at National Indigenous Fashion Awards Clair Helen Parker, an individual designer of original fashion apparel who has excelled both creatively and commercially, received the Fashion Designer Award at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Wednesday.

Clair Helen Parker, an individual designer of original fashion apparel who has excelled both creatively and commercially, received the Fashion Designer Award at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards on Wednesday.

JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live exhibition honours the late Josh Muir Wyndham Art Gallery has reopened its doors with a major exhibition honouring the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji artist Josh Muir (1991–2022). Titled 'JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live,' the retrospective showcases Muir's work across painting, digital prints, neon, and augmented reality.

Wyndham Art Gallery has reopened its doors with a major exhibition honouring the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji artist Josh Muir (1991–2022). Titled 'JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live,' the retrospective showcases Muir's work across painting, digital prints, neon, and augmented reality.

Solomons PM blocks US, China from Pacific Islands Forum Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says 21 donor countries, including the United States and China, will not be invited to the Pacific's top political meeting, a move that follows pressure from Beijing to exclude Taiwan.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says 21 donor countries, including the United States and China, will not be invited to the Pacific's top political meeting, a move that follows pressure from Beijing to exclude Taiwan.

Protest planned at Palmerston watch house amid claims of overcrowding, abuse of youth detainees A protest will be held outside the Palmerston watch house on Friday as anger at the Northern Territory Government's hardline crime policies continues to grow. The protest action comes following reports of detainees being held on remand for up to three weeks in cramped, unsanitary conditions.

A protest will be held outside the Palmerston watch house on Friday as anger at the Northern Territory Government's hardline crime policies continues to grow. The protest action comes following reports of detainees being held on remand for up to three weeks in cramped, unsanitary conditions.

WA government announces new Aboriginal-led support programs for children and families at risk The Western Australian government announced new Earlier Intervention and Family Support (EIFS) programs across the state on Thursday – delivering what it called "a record level" of Aboriginal-led support for children and families.

The Western Australian government announced new Earlier Intervention and Family Support (EIFS) programs across the state on Thursday – delivering what it called "a record level" of Aboriginal-led support for children and families.

First Nations model Jadene Croft on walking the runway at Country to Couture’s 10th anniversary First Nations model Jadene Croft was thrilled to be a part of Country to Couture's 10 year anniversary celebration this week. A rising star in the modelling realm, Croft spoke with Style Up about the joy of returning to the runway and how her career has progressed both on and off the catwalk.

First Nations model Jadene Croft was thrilled to be a part of Country to Couture's 10 year anniversary celebration this week. A rising star in the modelling realm, Croft spoke with Style Up about the joy of returning to the runway and how her career has progressed both on and off the catwalk.

New Norcia Invincibles: The pioneering WA Aboriginal team to be honoured at the state's home of cricket A pioneering team of Aboriginal men hold a special place in the history of Western Australian cricket. It's a story due to be marked in bronze at the state's home of the sport.

A pioneering team of Aboriginal men hold a special place in the history of Western Australian cricket. It's a story due to be marked in bronze at the state's home of the sport.