Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers Students are connecting to and nurturing Country as eleven new junior ranger programs are established across Australia. AAP · Oct 20, 2025
Film recognises frontline Indigenous climate rangers A documentary is raising awareness of the importance of Indigenous Protected Areas and drawing attention to the rangers who are dedicated to caring for Country. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Country pub of the week: The Golden Lion, Newport Here is the finest pub for miles around, says Maggie John Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025
Spears returned to Country point to unbroken connection The tale of the return of Aboriginal spears to Australian shores after 250 years will help tell a wider story of a community's unbroken connection to Country. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
‘Those paintings belong to us’: how an Indigenous-led project is harnessing technology to protect Kakadu’s rock art Kakadu National Park has become one of Australia’s most prized cultural landscapes since it was added to the World Heritage List in 1981. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people travel to the region, usually during the dry season, to witness the magical gunwardebim (local Kunwinjku language term for rock… The Conversation · Sep 1, 2025
‘A country to be heard and danced’: journeying into Australia’s menacing interior spaces In the four parts that make up Yilkari – “Valentin”, “Dylan”, “Captain” and “Master” – men spend a lot of time engaging in venturesome outback driving and superbly eloquent talking. The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025
Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’ – Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvon Gorge Ngya Bidjara/Birri Gubba Juru marra. My name is Jackie Huggins. I am the mother of John. I am also the daughter of Rita, and Albert and Rose are my grandparents on my mother’s side. My father is Jack Huggins. My grandparents are John Henry Huggins the third, and Fanny: all… The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025
Vital step toward healing as ancestors returned home Indigenous custodians have received the remains of ancestors that had been kept in Japanese institutions, in what is considered a vital step towards healing. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy The film Yurlu/Country explores the impact of asbestos mining on a community that has spent decades fighting to heal their homelands. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Friday essay: I’m an Aboriginal farmer. But a romanticised idea of agriculture writes Black people out of the farming story I grew up with Dorothea Mackellar and The Man from Snowy River, where ragged mountain ranges met the colt from Old Regret. I grew up with the idea that the Australian bush meant endless possibility to breed livestock and find gold in every rock overturned. But these practices of clearing… The Conversation · May 29, 2025
Traditional owner group seeks to negotiate local treaty with Victorian government in state first Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation takes historic step as it pursues more independence and authority to manage land on its country The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
Roo-tooth headband among artefacts returned from US Eleven culturally significant objects are returning to Country after almost a century, ending a "long and emotional journey" to repatriate the artefacts. AAP · May 20, 2025
‘A lot of pride and joy’: the First Nations team representing Australia at the Venice Biennale of Architecture These seven architects hope to show First Nations design and connection to Country at the world’s most prestigious architecture exhibition The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025
Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley. The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 How listening to Country can lead to better design Designed to represent the bends of the Baaka (Darling) River, it is hoped this cultural centre will help inspire the next generation of architects.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025 Australia’s new $5 note to reflect First Nations connection to country instead of King Charles Reserve Bank opens submissions for redesign after theme chosen from 2,100 nominated
AAP · Feb 17, 2025 Cultural landscape 'obliterated' at mine, court told Traditional owners seeking compensation from iron ore miners have been effectively "locked out" of their Country, a court has been told.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025 ‘We’re still here’: La Perouse community retains strong connection to culture and Country Much has been lost at ‘La Pa’, as locals call the point of first contact between First Nations people and British colonisers. But the Indigenous community here is proud of its resilience and cultural renewal
AAP · Jan 24, 2025 From reflection to resistance: how mob will mark Jan 26 January 26 brings mixed emotions for many Indigenous people, with some reflecting or mourning, gathering for protests or spending time on Country.
AAP · Jan 24, 2025 'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 Connection to Country a journey from canoe to dinghy Travel times are decreasing with maritime advancement, but accelerating movement can have implications for Indigenous people's connection to Country.
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2024 ‘Everything is Country’: these 4 projects blend First Nations knowledge and science to rewrite our understanding of the past A lot of things scientists study are part of Country – the lands, waters and skies to which First Nations peoples are connected. In Australia, there has to date been little respect for the significance or value of cultural knowledge in scientific practice.
AAP · Nov 30, 2024 Culture and Country are at the heart of this garden A community has established a garden in the hopes of reconnecting young people with culture and Country through elders' stories and hands-on learning.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024 Traditional owners and scientists worked together on ‘coral IVF’ projects. Here’s what we found The Great Barrier Reef, which supports an estimated 64,000 jobs and has a social and economic value of around A$6.4 billion, is under threat due to human-induced climate change.
The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024 Practising culture on Country can improve Aboriginal people’s health and wellbeing Despite decades of policy interventions, the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is declining against defined targets. And yet, health and wellbeing continue to be measured against deficit-focused “gaps” between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in health research and policy.