Flag raising draws 'large and beautiful' crowd to remember Indigenous elders 'From a small number we started off with, we ended up with that beautiful crowd this morning.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2023
What is NAIDOC week? How did it start and what does it celebrate? NAIDOC week is a big celebration for Indigenous people and a highlight on the Blak calendar - it is our Blak Christmas. The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023
This Year’s NAIDOC Theme Is ‘For Our Elders’, Here’s Why That’s So Significant To Indigenous Folk "It's an honour to walk the path they laid for us." Pedestrian.tv · Jul 4, 2023
'You can't be what you can't see': Professor Kelvin Kong on Aboriginal Newcastle 'I am just so proud of the Hunter. Newcastle is one of the areas where I think we are ahead of the game with Aboriginal space.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2023
March organisers hit-out at council's Voice stance as NAIDOC celebrations begin About 300 people gathered to celebrate NAIDOC week with a march from Maitland Court House. Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2023
Professor Kelvin Kong named NAIDOC person of the year The Port Stephens raised surgeon is a proud Worimi man. Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2023
Ngambri woman wins National NAIDOC Female Elder of the year She is a 'powerhouse for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocacy'. The Canberra Times · Jul 2, 2023
Sharing in the song as NAIDOC Week begins in Newcastle A packed schedule of NAIDOC Week celebrations began at Wallsend Library on Saturday morning. Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2023
During NAIDOC Week, many Indigenous women are assigned unpaid work. New research shows how prevalent this is in the workplace With NAIDOC week coming up, there is already a surge in expectations for extra labour from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in workplaces. The Conversation · Jun 28, 2023
Memories of Monaro Mall: Canberra's groundbreaking shopping centre turns 60 What are your memories of Monaro Mall? The Canberra Times · Mar 25, 2023
How video games are used in the classroom to engage boys and girls Games like Minecraft Education are being used in mainstream classes to engage students in their learning The Canberra Times · Mar 5, 2023
Labelling 'fake art' isn't enough. Australia needs to recognise and protect First Nations cultural and intellectual property The latest draft report from the Productivity Commission on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts confirms what First Nations artists have known for decades: fake art harms culture. The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022
Grandmother's WWII Darwin-Sydney exodus celebrated in school's Indigenous curriculum Just 10 when she and other Aboriginal children fled Croker Island when nearby Darwin was bombed during World War II, an influential grandmother's story is being kept alive by her grandchildren. ABC News · Jul 24, 2022
Awabakal NAIDOC event encourages Indigenous communities to come together and call for change This year's theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022 Aboriginal flag raised in new permanent position atop Sydney Harbour Bridge Decision taken after plan to spend A$25m erecting a third flagpole faced criticism
ABC News · Jul 10, 2022 Aboriginal flag to replace NSW flag atop Sydney Harbour Bridge The Aboriginal flag — which has flown on Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of NAIDOC Week — will remain where it is, replacing the New South Wales flag.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8, 2022 Blackfulla Twitter Connects Different Mob From All Over The Country That’s Worth Celebrating This NAIDOC Week, I’m celebrating one of the things that brings me the most Blak joy: Blackfulla Twitter.
Pedestrian.tv · Jul 7, 2022 ‘This Is Coming Home’: Why Pride Needs A Formal Place In Every NAIDOC Week NAIDOC Week celebrations in Melbourne put the queer First Nations community to the front with a glittering NAIDOC Pride Night.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 6, 2022 Food Bites: COVID lockdowns boost interest in Christmas in July in Newcastle Adamstown Pudding Kitchen is receiving more festive orders than ever before. Plus, a Food Fight wrap up and snack-sized foodie news from around the region.
ABC News · Jul 5, 2022 NAIDOC Week Baby Show connects families and culture from young age Dozens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children crawled and walked down the red carpet on Darumbal Country, competing for the title or Miss and Master NAIDOC.
ABC News · Jul 5, 2022 Arrernte band hopes Indigenous language cover of Midnight Oil song becomes NAIDOC anthem The Northern Territory band have released a video of their rendition of the 1987 hit Beds are Burning, which includes subtitles so people can learn the words. It also features some subtle changes to the lyrics that call out the ongoing effects of colonisation on First Nations people.
ABC News · Jul 5, 2022 Lois Peeler, an original Sapphire singer, named NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year She was a model, a member of a girl group, and helped start Australia's only Aboriginal-led girls' boarding school. Now Lois Peeler has added another honour to her impressive career.
AAP · Jul 4, 2022 Aboriginal flag to fly on Melbourne bridge Melbourne's West Gate Bridge will permanently fly an Aboriginal flag by the end of NAIDOC Week, following a similar move for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
ABC News · Jul 2, 2022 NAIDOC Awards: Ash Barty named Person of the Year for contribution to youth sport and education Tennis star Ash Barty is named Person of the Year at the NAIDOC Awards. The awards recognise the contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond.
ABC News · Jul 1, 2022 Uncle Jack Charles asked to prove Aboriginality to receive Stolen Generations reparations Renowned actor and Indigenous advocate Uncle Jack Charles says he feels distressed and bewildered after being told he must prove he's Aboriginal to receive a Stolen Generations reparation payment.