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Gunbalanya Open Day Stone Country Festival

Event | 1 Aug 2015

Jabiru NT

The community of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli) welcomes visitors to spend the day in their community and share their culture. Enjoy live music, cultural dancing, painting and weaving demonstrations, bush foods, didjeridu-playing demonstrations, children’s activities and more.

Sunset Markets - Yarrabah

Event | 11 Jul 2015

Yarrabah QLD

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council will be holding a Sunset Market and we are looking for stall holders.

Minister Scullion: Passing of Uncle Jimmy

Announcements | 22 Jun 2015

I am saddened to hear of the death of Uncle Jimmy Wright, who passed away in Newcastle this week.

I had the privilege to meet Uncle Jimmy and I know his guidance and inspiration will be missed in many communities across NSW, particularly in the Hunter and Many Rivers regions.

Young Aboriginal girl smiling at camera and other children in background. All are playing on the grass.

Pirates invade Kalumburu School

Stories | 22 Jun 2015

There was chaos in Kalumburu recently when over 40 students took over the school grounds for Pirate Day as a reward for excellent school attendance. Fortunately for school staff, the pirates’ game of choice was a water bomb fight and no teachers were forced to walk the plank.

Prime Minister Abbott: Our North, Our Future: A Vision for Developing North Australia

Announcements | 19 Jun 2015

The Government has today released its White Paper on Developing Northern Australia: Our North, Our Future.

This is Australia’s first White Paper on developing Northern Australia, building on our Green Paper and pre-election statement.

Desert Harmony Festival 2015

Event | 31 Jul 2015

Tennant Creek NT

After celebrating 25 years with 25 events in 2014 we are now bringing a 5 day jam packed festival for 2015.

Mowanjum Festival 2015

Event | 9 Jul 2015

Kimberley WA

Each year in July the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre hosts the Mowanjum Festival to share the traditional culture and dances of the Ngarinyin, Worrorra and Wunambal peoples of Mowanjum.

Yapaneyepuk, ‘Walking Together to Make a Difference’

Event | 27 Jul 2015

Albert Park VIC

Yapaneyepuk is an interactive, two-day program of keynote presentations, workshops and panel discussions followed by an optional day of innovative professional learning site visits to local icons.

Healthy animals means healthy communities

Stories | 17 Jun 2015

For many years, dogs have played an active part in remote Aboriginal communities as pets and hunting dogs but recently the increased numbers have affected the health of both animals and humans.

Minister Scullion: $15 million to benefit remote NT communities

Announcements | 17 Jun 2015

Remote Northern Territory indigenous communities will benefit from $15 million worth of projects to be funded under the Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) latest funding round.

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