A lively stream of people joined the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation for its NAIDOC celebrations on September 12.
Claire Middleton
Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.
Keira Jenkins
An Indigenous-led digital resource has been launched for International Literacy Day, celebrating First Nations culture and the process of storytelling.
WA’s Environment Minister has discarded an objection made against Perdaman’s $6 billion fertiliser manufacturing plant that had claimed there were insufficient protections in place for Indigenous rock art.
Simone Grogan
Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.
Noongar artist Doug Roberts started painting after watching a family member and his spur of the moment decision to give it a try turned into a lifelong hobby that has been a way to give back to his community.
Jacki Elezovich
Narrikup netballer Courtney White, 16, has been picked for the WA team which is contesting the national First Nations tournament in Melbourne this week.
It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.
Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.
The Garma festival was born out of the disappointment of a broken promise; 25 years later, local Yolngu leaders are looking to the future for their people.
The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.
The government’s commitments at the Garma Festival are a signal that change is possible. A signal must now be followed by implementation.
Conrad Liveris
As the 25th Garma wraps up, international visitors have shared their reflections, culture and gratitude for being invited to Australia for the festival.
The work and achievements of the Great Southern’s Indigenous community were on show at the Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s annual NAIDOC Ball on Saturday night, with seven awards presented.
Human rights advocates have pointed to the importance of truth-telling despite political leaders opting for "practical measures" in Indigenous affairs.
Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister.
Anthony Albanese will use a speech at the Garma Festival to recommit to ‘tangible, meaningful change in remote communities’ and extend his promises of a focus on delivery to Indigenous people.
Katina Curtis
As the sun sets on the first day of a major annual cultural festival, it is the youngest attendees who have stolen the show and been the focus of conversation.
Nikki Naylor did not know if her son would ever speak after finding out he had 90 per cent hearing loss at birth. But thanks to a free program, Jahkye had ear surgery and has since said his first word, ‘mum’.
Claire Sadler
The Southern Aboriginal Corporation held their annual NAIDOC Ball at the Albany Entertainment Centre on Saturday night, with the sold-out event filling Kalyenup Studio to the brim.
It’s unfair that Australians in remote communities are being locked into these high-fee accounts by a postcode lottery, with city-centric requirements from some banks to apply for low-fee accounts in person.
Alan Kirkland
A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors.
Australia's superannuation system is failing Indigenous people with some giving up on their funds due to rigid processes, research has found.
