ATHENA ZELANDONII Makers and creatives from across South East Queensland will come together for the Indigenous Artisan Markets in South Brisbane this Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The event, which is being held in partnership with … [Read more...]
The Gold Coast’s Dreaming Mountain
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JAKE GALLAGHER Jingeri Wallal Wahlu - Welcome! The ‘Dreaming Mountain’ Jellurgal at Burleigh Heads is a must visit if you want to learn more about the culture and traditions of the custodial owners of this land, the Yugambeh people. The Gold … [Read more...]
Protestors march over Indigenous deaths
Sep 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
LUKE ANSCOMBE Emotions ran high as about 100 activists marched on the Queensland Police Service headquarters in Brisbane on Saturday in a display of solidarity for the families of two Indigenous teenagers who died in Western Australia last … [Read more...]
School hosts Indigenous games carnival
Aug 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following story contains names of persons who have died. MICHAEL SLEEP Salisbury State School celebrated Indigenous culture and learning with the launch of their first … [Read more...]
Indigenous protesters meet with Games chair
Apr 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
LILLY MCKENZIE, JAKE GALLAGHER AND ROSEMARY BALL Four Indigenous protesters met with GOLDOC chairman Peter Beattie and his wife Heather on the Marina Mirage pedestrian overpass this morning to request formal meetings with government and political … [Read more...]
NAIDOC Week inspiration for Commonwealth Games
Oct 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
MITCHELL CORNISH In the build-up to the Commonwealth Games, organisers should look to NAIDOC Week celebrations as inspiration for inclusion at the events. Indigenous leader and Black and Deadly Founder Patricia Leavy, known affectionately by … [Read more...]
$120 million boost to benefit Indigenous communities
Sep 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
KRISTINA BÅTNES HESTDAHL Indigenous communities across Queensland will benefit from a $120 million boost over four years to improve water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure. Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres … [Read more...]
State Library Celebrating Indigenous Literacy day
Sep 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
MARNIE CRUICKSHANK National Indigenous Literacy Day will be celebrated with a special event at the Queensland State Library on Wednesday. Ms Suzy Wilson, founder of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, along with the foundation's patron … [Read more...]
Young, talented Indigenous woman on the road to success
Sep 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
TAYLA SUDALL A young Indigenous woman has taken huge steps towards achieving her dreams of becoming an artist after she won a $2000 scholarship from ATSICHS Brisbane. Twice a year, ATSICHS (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community … [Read more...]
Food for thought at NAIDOC Week 2017
Aug 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
TALISA ELEY Food is close to the heart for Gold Coast Indigenous leader Annie Woodcock. She showcased the humble bush scone known as “Johnny Cakes” at the 2017 NAIDOC Celebrations at Griffith University Gold Coast campus in July. For the … [Read more...]
