Culture
More than meets the eye for indigenous NAPLAN results
Indigenous NAPLAN figures seem promising at a first glance with a 10% overall increase in results since 2008. But is......
IOC shows Russia the cold shoulder
Russia has officially been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang after the International Olympic Committee revealed widespread......
The secret history of Australian Gypsies
Australia is home to around 100,000 Romani Gypsies, but until now their history has been largely untold. In her book,......
Home eviction adds to Indigenous family trauma
When a large Indigenous family has to be dispersed to find temporary accommodation, a cycle of trauma can ensue. In......
Opie the Robot: Teacher’s Assistant of Tomorrow
It is becoming harder and harder for indigenous communities to retain the cultural languages of their heritage rarely used anymore.......
Army adopts Dreamtime spirit
The Australian national defence force have created a new regime called the Talugal program, to gain a better understanding of Aboriginal......
The life of a jobbing actor is not for everyone
When you think of successful Australian actors, Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchette, Hugh Jackman and others come to mind, but Hollywood......
Collaborative art a story for all time
One of the most striking pieces exhibited at Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art is a......
Desert art comes to the city
The Tarnanthi Festival is Australia’s largest celebration of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island art and culture. Desert artist Keith ......
Saudi Prince calls for change
One of the most conservative Islamic countries on earth is set to turn over a new page, with Crown Prince......