Djirikitj Firebirds home in Arnhem Land after VEX World Championships in Texas
StoryThe Djirikitj Firebirds are a primary school robotics team from the Dhupuma Barker School in Gunyangara, NT. They recently returned from the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Out of 800 schools competing at the top level of school robotics, the Djirikitj Firebirds earned a final ranking of 40th place in their division.
Arrernte Community Patrol: leaders for change
StoryThrough funding through the Australian Government’s landmark plan for a 'Better, Safer Future for Central Australia', Lhere Artepe can employ up to 40 casual community patrollers who are respected Elders, leaders and role models with cultural authority. Through being present on the streets, the community patrol aims to reduce youth crime and to be the first point of contact rather than police.
What is Mabo Day?
StoryEvery year on 3 June we celebrate Mabo Day, which commemorates the life of Eddie Koiko Mabo and marks the anniversary of the historic 1992 Mabo decision. Eddie Mabo was a Torres Strait Islander man who challenged the...
The simple screening test that can save lives
StoryThe Australian Government is encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to stay strong and healthy, by doing a free bowel cancer screening test every two years from the age of 50. Bowel cancer is Australia...
Looking back on the 1967 referendum
Story27 May marks the anniversary of 1967’s historic referendum. Referenda are the only means by which the Australian Constitution can be changed and the 1967 referendum sought to amend two sections referring to Indigenous...