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Cultural Awareness for AIS

Share a Yarn ambassadors build Indigenous cultural... Read more

Society - 4 March 2021, 08:18AM

Anime Dreamtime Stories

I draw a lot. I daydream and picture my drawings.... Read more

Art - 4 March 2021, 08:15AM

Patty Mills launches Community Basketball League

Basketball legend Patty Mills has launched the... Read more

Society - 13 January 2021, 01:25PM

Wake up and smell the smoke

Indigenous fire management practices and cultural... Read more

Society - 13 January 2021, 01:23PM

River Red Gum Canoe Project

Wilcannia witnesses historic floating of... Read more

Culture - 7 December 2020, 11:13AM

Online Cultural Tourism Experiences

An online tourism database has been launched to... Read more

Society - 7 December 2020, 11:10AM

Stand Strong For Who You Are

Vincent Namatjira has made history winning the... Read more

Art - 30 September 2020, 09:40AM

Growing up with Cathy

Cathy Freeman was a legend. She forever changed... Read more

Society - 17 September 2020, 12:18PM

My Tidda, My Sister

An excerpt from Marlee Silva’s new book ‘My... Read more

Culture - 10 September 2020, 02:51PM

Students connecting with Elders

Coronavirus lockdown project has Shepparton... Read more

Culture - 9 September 2020, 02:03PM

Combining science with Culture

A new hybrid curriculum combining science with... Read more

Education - 26 August 2020, 11:08AM

Place names before Cook

Before James Cook renamed them 250 years ago,... Read more

History - 26 August 2020, 11:06AM

Steven Oliver on coming out.

Steven Oliver opens-up about his sexuality and how... Read more

Culture - 19 August 2020, 10:34AM

They Never Went Away

Reclaiming Indigenous names from a colonial past Read more

Culture - 17 August 2020, 02:48PM

Protect Country!

We’re looking for young mob who are passionate... Read more

Society - 13 August 2020, 03:01PM

Kid LAROI goes big!

One of Australia’s biggest rap exports, he now... Read more

... - 12 August 2020, 10:22AM

History made in QLD Supreme Court

Indigenous barrister, Waanyi and Kalkadoon man,... Read more

Society - 29 July 2020, 10:23AM

Wiradjuri author wins award

Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch, has received... Read more

Culture - 23 July 2020, 10:15AM

Deadly Yarns with Lachlan Johnson

Lachlan Johnson (Gunditjmara), Essendon recruit... Read more

Culture - 13 July 2020, 11:06AM

Black Like Me

Stan Grant shares some of his experiences growing... Read more

Society - 13 July 2020, 10:52AM

Significant Artefacts Found

271 small stone tools have been uncovered at the... Read more

History - 8 July 2020, 03:55PM

Dancing Grass Harvest

'Time to embrace history of country': Bruce Pascoe... Read more

Culture - 20 May 2020, 12:20PM

Indigenous Water Science

Protecting water places has always been a cultural... Read more

Culture - 20 May 2020, 12:14PM

Reparations for Stolen Generations

Survivors of Victoria's Stolen Generations thank... Read more

Society - 19 March 2020, 02:13PM

Indigenous women lead the way

These young women are leading Australia's creative... Read more

Society - 6 March 2020, 09:53AM

Celebrating local Indigenous language

The importance of keeping Aboriginal languages... Read more

Culture - 2 March 2020, 08:21AM

National Woman of the Year

Nova Peris can now add another accolade to her... Read more

Society - 2 March 2020, 08:20AM

Deadly Doctor turns tragedy to triumph

Dr Vinka Barunga has lived through the statistics... Read more

Society - 14 February 2020, 11:02AM

To all the Indigenous kids in the world

Taika Waititi dedicates Oscar win to 'all the... Read more

... - 13 February 2020, 10:06AM

Darumbal land returned

The Darumbal people of Central Queensland have... Read more

Politics - 13 February 2020, 10:04AM

Close the Gap overhaul

Representatives from nearly fifty Aboriginal and... Read more

Politics - 31 January 2020, 08:46AM

Indigenous Fire Management

Indigenous people have been managing fire in... Read more

Culture - 15 January 2020, 09:32AM

Online Cultural Connection

A new online resource is changing the way... Read more

Culture - 13 January 2020, 01:41PM

New Episodes for 2020!

Little J & Big Cuz is set to return for 2020 with... Read more

... - 8 January 2020, 08:47AM

The Fresh Water Mermaid

Billie-Jean Hamlet: the stunning Kimberley girl on... Read more

Society - 2 January 2020, 09:06AM

Sea country research

First Nations scientists to lead sea country... Read more

... - 2 January 2020, 09:01AM

Native title agreement for Yamatji country...

Almost 1000 people from a number of Aboriginal... Read more

Society - 16 December 2019, 09:39AM

Inaugural Indigenous basketball tournament

A first time basketball tournament set to be held... Read more

Society - 16 December 2019, 09:36AM

Federal Court upholds appeal

Victoria's Western Highway upgrade stalls again... Read more

Politics - 9 December 2019, 08:33AM

Cricket program connects with Culture

Cricket Australia’s Cricket Blast program will... Read more

Society - 9 December 2019, 08:30AM

Indigenous talent wins big at AACTAs

First-time nominee, Magnolia Maymuru, took out... Read more

... - 5 December 2019, 09:27AM

Nation dances for community

The ‘Nation Dance’ movement called on all... Read more

Culture - 5 December 2019, 09:23AM

Ngunnawal language to be part of ACT Parliament

The traditional Ngunnawal language will be used in... Read more

Politics - 2 December 2019, 10:30AM

Link-Up service celebrates anniversary

Queensland Stolen Generations service celebrates... Read more

Society - 2 December 2019, 10:29AM

Indigenous artists win big at ARIAs

Indigenous artists feature big, bold and... Read more

... - 28 November 2019, 08:08AM

Gunaikurnai gathering

Younger generations are encouraged to connect with... Read more

Culture - 28 November 2019, 08:06AM

Coming to NITV in 2020

Familiar favourites return to NITV next year, as... Read more

... - 21 November 2019, 09:47AM

We are brilliant people!

Nova Peris receives Lifetime Achievement at... Read more

Society - 21 November 2019, 09:38AM

ABC Acknowledges Country

ABC News Canberra introduces Indigenous... Read more

Society - 18 November 2019, 03:39PM

Kriol Kitchen is back

This new season of Kriol Kitchen is as visually... Read more

... - 14 November 2019, 08:40AM

Lucashenko wins top prize

Melissa Lucashenko’s novel 'Too Much Lip' has... Read more

Art - 14 November 2019, 08:33AM

Ash Barty is World Number 1!

Ashleigh Barty has beaten Elina Svitolina to claim... Read more

... - 4 November 2019, 08:11AM

Dingo pup delivered by Eagle

Delivered from the sky by an eagle in... Read more

Society - 4 November 2019, 08:04AM

Searching for Indigenous Creatives

Screen Australia will be visiting towns and cities... Read more

Art - 18 September 2019, 09:59AM

Eora Elders Olympics

The Eora Elders Olympics returns with a day full... Read more

Society - 18 September 2019, 09:45AM

Connecting Women to Country

A female ranger network hopes to be the first to... Read more

Society - 11 September 2019, 11:26AM

Wilam, A Birrarung Story

Aunty Joy is among a growing number of Aboriginal... Read more

Culture - 5 September 2019, 01:33PM

Yugambeh language lives!

The Yugambeh language has been given new life by... Read more

Culture - 28 August 2019, 05:33PM

Gathang language lives!

The revitalisation of the Gathang language... Read more

Culture - 28 August 2019, 05:28PM

Our Land, Our Stories

A new teaching resource designed to embed First... Read more

Education - 31 July 2019, 11:31AM

Aboriginal novelist wins Australia's top literary...

Melissa Lucashenko wins Miles Franklin Award Read more

Culture - 31 July 2019, 08:52AM

Digitial Dreaming Songlines

A collaborative youth arts project in South... Read more

Culture - 17 July 2019, 01:24PM

Indigenous choirs take to the stage

First Nations choirs from across Cape York and the... Read more

Culture - 17 July 2019, 01:17PM

All Indigenous firefighting crew

For NSW's first Indigenous firefighting crew,... Read more

Society - 10 July 2019, 01:56PM

NAIDOC 2019 Award Winners

At the end of every NAIDOC Week, the National... Read more

Culture - 10 July 2019, 01:45PM

Budj Bim a World Heritage site

The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in southwest... Read more

Culture - 8 July 2019, 04:24PM

Play School's new Aboriginal doll

ABC’s longest running children’s program, Play... Read more

... - 8 July 2019, 04:19PM

An extremely proud Indigenous woman

Ash Barty has been propelled to world fame after... Read more

Culture - 12 June 2019, 09:00AM

Young Matilda's journey from bush to the city

"If you love something, go for it. Keep chasing... Read more

Culture - 12 June 2019, 08:58AM

Discovering family history

Singer Casey Donovan has "a newfound respect" for... Read more

Culture - 6 June 2019, 10:08AM

Celebrating 30 years of dance

Bangarra Dance Theatre is gearing up to celebrate... Read more

... - 6 June 2019, 10:07AM

Aboriginal agriculture, technology and ingenuity

In this Digibook, we learn about the history of... Read more

Culture - 29 May 2019, 12:56PM

Blak voices in schools

To have someone who just understood the... Read more

Education - 24 May 2019, 10:02AM

Eel Trap World Heritage Listing

Budj Bim cultural landscape is one step away from... Read more

Culture - 23 May 2019, 12:48PM

Every Indigenous Guernsey

A look at the different designs of every club's... Read more

... - 22 May 2019, 02:08PM

AFL 2019 Indigenous Map

The map highlights the cultural diversity of the... Read more

... - 22 May 2019, 02:05PM

Indigenous Youth Cricket Academy

Cricket Victoria is launching the inaugural... Read more

Society - 20 May 2019, 10:50AM

Salt Mother

A visual poem written by Bruce Pascoe. Read more

Culture - 13 May 2019, 08:13AM

Fostering female Aboriginal leaders

Our women have given us a platform, let's honour... Read more

Society - 10 May 2019, 12:18PM

Nakkiah Lui wins Fellowship

Nakkiah Lui has been announced as this year's... Read more

... - 10 May 2019, 12:15PM

Fire, Water and Astronomy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture... Read more

Education - 1 May 2019, 04:40PM

Indigenous rooftop farms

'Edible, medicinal or cultural': first Indigenous... Read more

Culture - 1 May 2019, 04:35PM

Life is Incredible

Briggs has announced the release of his brand-new... Read more

... - 26 April 2019, 11:09AM

Anzac corroboree & Haka

Two sacred dances have been used to commemorate... Read more

Culture - 26 April 2019, 10:59AM

Indigenous seagoing trade

Archaeology is unravelling new stories about... Read more

History - 15 April 2019, 08:54AM

Shells, not Pearls

Pearl shell continues to play an important role in... Read more

Culture - 15 April 2019, 08:53AM

Indigenous expertise improves science

The curious case of shy lizards and deadly... Read more

Culture - 11 April 2019, 03:38PM

Coin commemorates language

A special 50 cent coin was launched by the Royal... Read more

Culture - 10 April 2019, 09:53AM

Teaching truth of Stolen Generations

In an attempt to address the gap in accurate... Read more

Education - 10 April 2019, 09:49AM

Kakadu on Street View

The interactive map will showcase the national... Read more

Culture - 8 April 2019, 09:09AM

Rock Art Unearthed

Aboriginal rock art has been discovered during... Read more

History - 5 April 2019, 11:38AM

Trees, the heart of Country

From Australia to the Andes, Indigenous peoples... Read more

Culture - 4 April 2019, 02:40PM

Aboriginal Australia’s smash hit

In a time before radio or even gramophones, songs... Read more

Culture - 27 March 2019, 12:04PM

London returns Aboriginal remains

It has been a long journey, but after more than... Read more

History - 27 March 2019, 12:01PM

Music is survival

My name is Nathan Bird; I am a proud Butchulla man... Read more

Culture - 25 March 2019, 01:29PM

Indigenous baking

Indigenous Australians have a rich history of... Read more

Culture - 21 March 2019, 02:19PM

Cultural Mindfulness App.

Aboriginal women create mindfulness app in... Read more

Culture - 20 March 2019, 02:08PM

Indigenous surfer competes on the world stage

"As much as I was super excited to represent... Read more

Culture - 20 March 2019, 12:15PM

Aboriginal Women in Politics

Six years ago, there had never been an Aboriginal... Read more

Politics - 18 March 2019, 02:05PM

Torres Strait Islander doctor serves his community

The Torres Strait Island of Mer welcomed its first... Read more

Society - 13 March 2019, 11:46AM

Demand for native bushfood

Wattle seed has been a mainstay in the diet of... Read more

Culture - 13 March 2019, 11:43AM

Dreams of Paralympic glory

At 19 years old and missing parts of all four... Read more

Culture - 1 March 2019, 11:19AM

New anti-bullying app

A new digital resource has been launched to help... Read more

Education - 1 March 2019, 11:15AM

Bush University students inspire

Indigenous students from Arnhem Land have... Read more

Education - 25 February 2019, 02:13PM

Aboriginal healers treat patients alongside...

A public hospital in Adelaide is tapping into... Read more

Society - 21 February 2019, 08:45AM

Aboriginal ranges share Cultural expertise

Dean Yibarbuk is a very long way from home,... Read more

Society - 21 February 2019, 08:42AM

Teaching Indigenous Culture

Childcare centres and preschools are being urged... Read more

Education - 13 February 2019, 01:29PM

Learn your Country

Learning the Aboriginal meaning of place names... Read more

Culture - 24 January 2019, 08:25AM

Australian Languages

Linguistically speaking, Australia is special.... Read more

Culture - 18 January 2019, 09:37AM

Ash Barty fears no one

Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty has upset... Read more

... - 14 January 2019, 12:59PM

Young Artists Program

MTC in partnership with the Wilin Centre for... Read more

Art - 14 January 2019, 12:49PM

In Pictures: Indigenous Australia in 2018

A collection of images that captures Aboriginal... Read more

Culture - 31 December 2018, 04:14PM

2019 NAIDOC Poster Competition

Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a... Read more

Culture - 28 December 2018, 08:05AM

2019 ABC Heywire Winners

Heywire puts young Australians at the centre of... Read more

Culture - 28 December 2018, 07:56AM

School keeps language alive

A school has incorporated a local Indigenous... Read more

Education - 24 December 2018, 10:48AM

Our shared history with the Chinese

Chinese migrants arrived in Australia back in... Read more

History - 19 December 2018, 08:55AM

Songs unearth 'white woman' mystery

Aboriginal songs found in an anthropologist's... Read more

History - 19 December 2018, 08:53AM

Not so fictional Cleverman

Our old people have been muttering about... Read more

... - 12 December 2018, 08:17AM

'Sweet Country' wins big at 2018 AACTA's

The Warwick Thornton-directed 'Sweet Country'... Read more

... - 6 December 2018, 08:45AM

New scholarship honors Uncle William Cooper

A new scholarship will honour the life and... Read more

Education - 6 December 2018, 08:21AM

Djirri Djirri wins at Dance Rites

The Victorian dance group were recognised with a... Read more

Culture - 28 November 2018, 08:35AM

Traditional fire skills help kids.

A new partnership between Wurundjeri elders and... Read more

Education - 5 November 2018, 01:06PM

Aboriginal Poetry Slam Champion

Djapu woman Melanie Munungurr-Williams... Read more

Art - 25 October 2018, 01:09PM

Students learn Aboriginal languages

Children as young as three will learn Aboriginal... Read more

Education - 18 October 2018, 01:06PM

She Who Must Be Loved

Enriching look at the life of Freda Glynn, who... Read more

... - 15 October 2018, 02:14PM

Traditional owners given land management rights

The Victorian Government has given traditional... Read more

Politics - 4 October 2018, 02:15PM

Victoria pushes for treaty

Indigenous campaign's Deadly Questions revealed as... Read more

Politics - 19 September 2018, 10:48AM

Bush classroom for Aboriginal students

A Victorian school project is helping students... Read more

Education - 14 September 2018, 09:36AM

Rock art seeks heritage listing

A Senate report warning of damage to the... Read more

History - 27 August 2018, 03:44PM

Mapping the Sky & Seasons

First Nations peoples have read skies for over... Read more

Culture - 24 August 2018, 11:40AM

Treaty poll approaching...

Aboriginal Victorians are set to go to the polls... Read more

Politics - 24 August 2018, 11:38AM

National Indigenous Music Awards 2018

The posthumously released album of acclaimed... Read more

... - 15 August 2018, 08:55AM

Digital Land Rights

Can digital technologies play a role in "closing... Read more

Society - 6 August 2018, 03:13PM

Aboriginal names for suburbs

Ten previously forgotten Aboriginal names for 19th... Read more

History - 25 July 2018, 10:39AM

Naidoc Week 2018 - Victoria

Melbourne march in pictures . Read more

Culture - 9 July 2018, 02:55PM

Celebrating NAIDOC Week

The ABC Celebrate NAIDOC Week 2018 Read more

Culture - 9 July 2018, 12:23PM

What's on NITV over NAIDOC Week?

As part of NAIDOC Week, NITV will be broadcasting... Read more

... - 4 July 2018, 11:04AM

'A most resolute lady': the radical resistance of...

Louisa was a young girl when she was abducted by... Read more

History - 4 July 2018, 10:59AM

'Little J & Big Cuz' breaks more ground with...

'Little J & Big Cuz' is the first animated... Read more

... - 4 July 2018, 10:54AM

Aboriginal Water Carriers Still Relatively Unknown...

Aboriginal water carriers are proving just how... Read more

History - 21 June 2018, 04:37PM

Australia's first ever 'artist owned' Aboriginal...

This Friday, The APY Art Centre Collective will... Read more

Art - 21 June 2018, 04:34PM

Aboriginal burn practices again used on country in...

A recent burn conducted at a bush reserve near... Read more

Culture - 21 June 2018, 04:31PM

Deadly Questions: ask Aboriginal champions...

Victorian initiative to build support for treaty... Read more

Society - 21 June 2018, 04:28PM

Melbourne electorate of Batman renamed after...

Electoral Commission responds to campaign about... Read more

Politics - 21 June 2018, 04:22PM

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