Culture
The challenges of outstation living
Black Tank is an Aboriginal community outstation about 75 kilometres from Alice Springs. It’s mostly populated by the family of......
NAIDOC Week: Preserving Australia’s Indigenous languages
Almost half of Australia’s 250 traditional languages are considered endangered and the issue is the focus of NAIDOC Week 2017. Indigenous communities are......
Stronger communities through self-empowerment
Aboriginal culture has a strong focus on family, community and supporting one another. Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, an elder at Utopia homeland......
Tiny homes project could alleviate Australia’s homeless crisis
A project from the Tiny Homes Foundation is planning on building three to four homes that each take up just......
Researchers to tailor sex health messages to dating app users
As online dating and mobile apps have become more widespread so have stories about how to use them well. But......
Commemorating Mabo: how the landmark decision is remembered
This June 3rd marks 25 years since the High Court decision changed terra nullius and land rights for indigenous people.......
Playwright award celebrates Indigenous storytelling
The Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Playwright’s Award celebrates Indigenous storytelling and the winner was announced yesterday, during National Reconciliation Week, at the......
Australia post recognises First Australians
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Referendum on Aboriginal Rights, Australia Post this week announced their Aussie Legends- three......
Reflecting on May Day
As winter looms, Terry Hewton reflects on May Day through history and its relevance in an uncertain world....
$100,000 Ramsay Art Prize changes a life
For any artist, a prize of $100,000 is a life changer. The Wire was there when Sarah Contos as she heard her......