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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture and stories, as well as community news and updates.

Reconciliation Week 2025 – Bridging Now to Next

Reconciliation Week 2025 – Bridging Now to Next

As we mark National Reconciliation Week 2025, I reflect on where we stand as a nation — on the bridges we’ve crossed, those we’ve yet to build, and the work that lies ahead. This year’s theme, Brid...

Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Management Practices: Fire-Stick Farming and Beyond 

Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Management Practices: Fire-Stick Farming and Beyond 

For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have cared for the land now known as Australia through sophisticated and sustainable land management practices. Thes...

Discover the Flavours of Australian Native Bush Foods

Discover the Flavours of Australian Native Bush Foods

If you haven’t yet explored the incredible world of Australian bush foods, you’re missing out on a rich tapestry of unique flavours, textures, and health benefits. Australia is blessed with an abun...

Interpreting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Symbols

Interpreting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Symbols

For Millenia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a means of storytelling, cultural expression, and preserving knowledge. A key feature of this artistic tradition is the u...

The Power of Songlines

The Power of Songlines

For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have passed down knowledge through oral traditions, ensuring the survival of their cultures, histories, and connections...

Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Slang & Words: A Guide to Common Words and Terms

Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Slang & Words: A Guide to Common Words and Terms

Language is a powerful connector, and within First Nations communities across Australia, unique slang and terms have developed that reflect history, culture, and identity. These words are often hea...