Australian Indigenous news and activities
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The NAIDOC Finalists List Is a Map of Work Worth Discovering
The announced 2026 finalists range across education, Country, innovation, creativity and sport.
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NAIDOC Week Begins with Fifty Years in View
The 2026 theme invites attention to the many people who have carried a national week of cultural celebration forward.
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Bangarra Heads towards Venice with a Company-Wide Honour
February’s Golden Lion announcement recognises the dance company’s lifetime contribution ahead of the July festival.
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A Jervis Bay Museum Holds a Returned Item on Community’s Terms
A newly published report records the return of Mary Carpenter’s ancestral breastplate to Country.
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AustLang’s New Version Makes a Language Search Easier to Follow
AIATSIS has updated its language database with stronger collection links, map controls and mobile navigation.
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AIATSIS Looks Back on a Sold-Out Gold Coast Summit
A new report reflects on the June gathering’s exchange across language, education, Country and research.
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Quinkan Country Receives Support to Plan for Heritage Care
A 29 June grants announcement includes a management-planning project led by Possum Aboriginal Corporation.
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Water Infrastructure Opens Another Door for Aboriginal Businesses
Western Australia’s water utility announced new participation measures ahead of 1 July.
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A Research Journal Opens Questions about Interpreting and Care
The first 2026 issue of Australian Aboriginal Studies brings a range of regional experiences into the research conversation.

