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Night of deadly glamour and excellence at NAIDOC awards

The winners of this year's NAIDOC Awards include a celebrated artist and community leaders who have pushed Indigenous empowerment and representation forward.

AAP · Aug 15

Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts

Proud Widjabul Wiyebal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

Deadly finalists reflect the very best of community

The 2026 NAIDOC finalists have been announced, recognising First Nations elders, organisers, artists and communities.

AAP · Jul 5

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Rhoda Roberts, Indigenous broadcaster and cultural powerhouse

Roberts, who introduced the term ‘welcome to country’, held multiple positions across decades in which she promoted Indigenous culture

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21

Rhoda Roberts, Indigenous cultural leader who introduced the term ‘welcome to country’, dies aged 66

Roberts, who was the first Aboriginal person to host a prime-time current affairs program, was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer seven months ago

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21

'Our Rocky': telling tale of first Aboriginal Olympian

In 1964, Frank Roberts travelled to Japan to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Now his story is being told by his cousin in a one-woman show.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

Shining a light on First Nations stories and culture

Aboriginal culture, art and stories are on display at a lightshow in the desert but the minds behind the event say it''s about more than the installations.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

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Festival shines light on age old traditions through art

The 10th iteration of a free Indigenous light festival will feature music, comedy, workshops and talks alongside the art installations the event is known for.

AAP · Feb 25, 2025

Rhoda Roberts: ‘Dad believed if you changed one person’s mind it would have a ricochet effect’

The Aboriginal journalist, actor and storyteller on her family of Olympians and activists, a terrible loss and the power of persistence

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024

Drones of the desert: an ancient Aboriginal story comes to life with cutting-edge technology

The Wintjiri Wiru show at Uluru tells an Anangu sacred story using more than 1,100 drones, light projections and traditional music

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2023

Aboriginal light festival a plea to listen with heart

Ahead of the referendum, the theme for the Parrtjima light festival is Listening with Heart.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

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