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Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Travel times are decreasing with maritime advancement, but accelerating movement can have implications for Indigenous people's connection to Country.

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Architect's hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Worimi and Biripi architect Jack Gillmer has always had a passion for design but a three-month stint in Paris has helped explore new depths in his craft.

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.

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The chef championing native foods from island backyards

The chef championing native foods from island backyards

Food is part of culture, connection and community for this Torres Strait Islander chef, who has returned home to showcase the flavours of her childhood.

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

Anti-Islam hate spikes with shocking details revealed

There is a surge in reports of Muslims facing abuse and hateful vitriol and anti-Islam graffiti is commonplace, comprehensive data reveals.

Opera House shines with spotlight on Indigenous artists

Opera House shines with spotlight on Indigenous artists

The Sydney Opera House will be illuminated with the works of First Nations artists, celebrating culture, connection and storytelling of Indigenous people.

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden

A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.

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'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

'Incredible' return of carved tree inspires community

The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

A pop-up cafe stacked with native ingredients is the latest feat of Indigenous chef Sharon Winsor, who has spent her career highlighting the power of bush food.

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence

Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence

Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence

Oliver pulls book over Indigenous Australians offence

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation has described Jamie Oliver's book Billy and the Epic Escape as disrespectful.

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump

With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.

'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

'Armageddon': the cultural cost of disturbing Gunlom

A precedent in sacred site law could have other jurisdictions looking to the NT after the Jawoyn people won the long-running Gunlom Falls court battle.

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

Women harnessing power of Indigenous matriarchy

A program re-engaging girls in school through storytelling and a 'Linkedin' for the Indigenous community have received boosts from a dedicated women's fund.

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'No plans' to unwind abortion under federal coalition

Debate over pregnancy termination is raging in Queensland but an opposition senator says the federal coalition won't restrict access to abortion.

Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

A federal truth commission could restore and reset'Australia's history, but must be led by Indigenous people, an inquiry has been told.

PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.

Language lessons serve to foster reconciliation

A language revitalisation project in Queensland has resulted in bilingual resources for local schools, videos of elders' stories and a podcast series.

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First Nations designs head to India in art exchange

The Bábbarra Women's Centre returns to India to present their new exhibition, Karri-Djarrk-durrkmirri (we work together), in a cross-cultural-exchange program.

Song marks moment in history as truth-telling begins

As Queensland's Truth and Healing inquiry is about to begin, acclaimed musician Uncle Joe Geia has marked historical moments with a musical oration.

Indigenous cultural heritage objects returned from UK

A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance has been handed back to the Warumungu Community of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist

Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.

World record marks three years of Indigenous ceremony

A flash mob of didgeridoo and clapstick players has broken a world record in Brisbane, to mark three years of occupation at a central Queensland mining lease.

Indigenous ancestors returning home from New Zealand

Six First Nations ancestors are being returned to Australia from a New Zealand museum and university.

'Fire in the minds' of next group of Indigenous leaders

The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.

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