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A young Indigenous woman, Tyeisha Clarke, is standing in bare feet on the wing of a light aeroplane, after exiting the cockpit. She is pictured with her father John. The Kowanyama community are standing behind a secure fence away from the airstrip.

Barefoot Pilot’s solo flight from Canberra to Kowanyama

31 August 2023

Barefoot Pilot Tyeisha Clarke has completed her first solo flight from Canberra on Ngunnawal Country to her hometown of Kowanyama in Queensland.
Four people sitting around a table in conversation.

Get ready to vote in the Referendum

30 August 2023

On 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Joint Media Release

More support for First Nations children and young people in Central Australia

24 August 2023

The Albanese Government‘s $18.4 million investment to support children in Central Australia with FASD, ADHD and autism is being rolled out and will help children get the best possible start in life.
NIAA staff in Alice Springs at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens.

Join NIAA and make a genuine difference

23 August 2023

Looking for a change of scenery? Seize the opportunity to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Central Australia and start a new job at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). Several vacancies have...
Black and white photo showing strikers Vincent Lingiari and Mick Rangiari in front of a sign that says 'Gurindji Mining Lease and Cattle Station'.

The legacy of the Wave Hill walk-off

23 August 2023

Today is the anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off, also known as the Gurindji strike. The walk-off happened at Wave Hill, a cattle station in Kalkarindji in the Northern Territory. Stretching out for almost a decade...
Teacher Ali Farmer is sitting in a classroom, at a table with two students pointing at a booklet of their school work.

Ali Farmer: Teaching science to be stronger and smarter

15 August 2023

Teacher Ali Farmer wants to see kids who have a science interest in primary school pursue their passion throughout high school and university.

Winners announced for the 2023 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

14 August 2023

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) has announced the 2023 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA) winners.
Media Release

Kicking goals for NT footy

05 August 2023

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce $4.7 million over two years in funding to boost participation amongst First Nations women and girls, as well as at risk youth in football across the Northern Territory. The...

Garma's history of reconciliation and celebration

04 August 2023

For more than two decades, Garma has played a vital role in promoting reconciliation, bridging cultural gaps and highlighting the ongoing struggles and achievements of First Nations people.
Joint Media Release

$6.4 million to kick start Garma Institute

04 August 2023

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce $6.4 million towards the Yolngu people’s long held vision for a world class tertiary institution in northeast Arnhem Land. As the 24th annual Garma Festival kicks off, the...
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