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Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Flip the switch: Design Week starts with lights on show

Part of Melbourne Design Week, 100 LIGHTS shows off the sheer inventiveness of Australian lighting design.

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Aboriginal culture, art and stories are on display at a lightshow in the desert but the minds behind the event say it''s about more than the installations.

'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments

'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments

'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments

'Arrogance': Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments

Amendments to sacred site legislation have attracted the ire of traditional owners, who have expressed frustration and alarm with the 'fast-tracked' process.

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Indigenous lands to be put on the map in Australia

Indigenous lands to be put on the map in Australia

Aboriginal place names, protected lands and reserves will be shown on mapping, weather and other apps in Australia as the result of a four-year project.

Exhibition tells 'bigger story' of survival and culture

Exhibition tells 'bigger story' of survival and culture

Secret family stories showcasing the strength, survival and culture of Kalkadoon people will be unveiled after decades of being kept under wraps.

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Writers want legal changes and compensation after a tech giant allegedly used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence model.

How listening to Country can lead to better design

How listening to Country can lead to better design

Designed to represent the bends of the Baaka (Darling) River, it is hoped this cultural centre will help inspire the next generation of architects.

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Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

A new app is helping Indigenous language speakers and knowledge-holders to preserve cultural information, creating a "holistic learning experience" for users.

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

More Indigenous Australians may be able to use artificial intelligence and access online services as researchers capture more data about the way they speak.

NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

NZ ancestors begin journey back to rightful homeland

The important work of returning the remains of two ancestors home to New Zealand is under way following a repatriation ceremony held at an Australian museum.

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Peaceful Invasion Day protests shut down city streets

Indigenous people and their supporters have marched in streets across Australia to protest Australia Day, saying January 26 is a day of mourning.

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his advocacy in finding a cure, as his proud family watched on with joy.

Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US

Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US

Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US

Coral back in Australia after more than 100 years in US

More than 140 corals, taken from the Torres Strait Islands have been returned to Australia after more than a century in the United States.

Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy

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.

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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