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Young footy referee died in ‘challenging’ health system: By STEPHANIE GARDINER A First Nations man went to remote health services several times in the lead-up to his death from pneumonia at the age of 31, an inquest has been told. Robert Murray was a "warm and obliging" young man, a devoted footy referee and avid supporter of his remote hometown team. But at [...]

Young footy referee died in 'challenging' health system - First Nations News A First Nations man went to remote health services several times in the lead-up to his death from pneumonia at the age of 31, an inquest has been told.

Coast to desert: Indigenous Rangers unite for cultural gathering: Hundreds of Indigenous Rangers are set to unite at an on-Country gathering this month to share ecological knowledge, cultural practices and approaches to land and sea management. Hosted by the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council (TLALC), the 2026 Ngarringilanha Ranger Gathering will be held from September 21-25 at Trelawney Station in Somerton, NSW on Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi/Gomeroi [...]

Coast to desert: Indigenous Rangers unite for cultural gathering - First Nations News Indigenous Rangers are set to unite at a gathering this month to share ecological knowledge, cultural practices and approaches to land and sea management.

Aboriginal leaders demand child protection reforms: The 2026 AbSec Child and Family Conference has concluded on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, NSW, with more than 400 Aboriginal leaders, ACCOs, researchers, carers, policymakers and frontline workers uniting behind strong calls for urgent, structural reform of the NSW child protection system. Held over three days under the theme Stronger Together: Uniting Voices, Empowering [...]

Aboriginal leaders demand child protection reforms - First Nations News The 2026 AbSec Child and Family Conference has concluded on Birpai Country in Port Macquarie, NSW, with calls for reform of the NSW child protection system.

Qld ‘Homegrown’ events funding now available: Applications are now open for Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund Round 2 2026, providing funding opportunities to support the growth and development of destination events across Queensland. Round 2 includes four funding streams: Destination Significant Destination Signature Destination Indigenous Destination Kickstarter Eligible events must be held between April 2027 and June 2028, with applications closing [...]

Qld 'Homegrown' events funding now available - First Nations News Applications are now open for Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund Round 2 2026, providing funding opportunities across Queensland.

News digest Sept 1: Key Indigenous Australian news headlines today focus on community-led support programs, upcoming cultural events, and regional infrastructure challenges. Community & Leadership New Support Program Launch: The Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation has introduced the Dambimangari Aboriginal Navigation program. Operating on Dambi Country in the Kimberley region, this initiative is designed to help local people navigate life challenges, [...]

News digest Sept 1 - First Nations News Key Indigenous Australian news today focus on community-led support programs, upcoming cultural events, and regional infrastructure challenges.

2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship round now open: Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP), supported by the Rural Doctors Network (RDN), have opened applications for the 2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Round are now open. The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship was established in honour of Dr Arnold “Puggy” Hunter, [...]

2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship round now open - First Nations News Indigenous Allied Health Australia has opened applications for the 2027 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Round.

Yarning Strong helps teachers bring First Nation perspectives into the classroom: Newly updated Yarning Strong resources are on their way to classrooms around Australia this month helping primary teachers confidently bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, histories and contemporary perspectives into their classrooms. The new edition of Yarning Strong comes as schools around the country mark National Indigenous Literacy Day, at a time when research [...]

Yarning Strong helps teachers bring First Nation perspectives into the classroom - First Nations News Newly updated Yarning Strong resources are on their way to help teachers bring Aboriginal voices, histories and perspectives into classrooms.

Rising Indigenous racer gets taste of Supercars: Rising star Kade Davey has become the first Indigenous Australian racer to drive a Gen3 Supercar. The 18-year-old, who is of Martu and Manyjilyjarra heritage, got behind the wheel of a Shell V-Power Racing Team Mustang on Friday. Davey is contesting this year's GR Cup series and the drive was facilitated through Dick Johnson Racing’s partnership [...]

Rising Indigenous racer gets taste of Supercars - First Nations News Rising star Kade Davey has become the first Indigenous Australian racer to drive a Gen3 Supercar.

News digest August 31: Key Indigenous news stories across Australia today include major updates regarding political shifts, community health, the passing of a sporting icon, and national representation. Passing of Boxing Legend Tony Mundine: The Australian sporting community is mourning the loss of Tony Mundine, a proud Bundjalung man and trailblazing Indigenous boxing legend, who passed away on Sunday [...]

News digest August 31 - First Nations News Key Indigenous stories today include updates regarding political shifts, community health, the passing of a sporting icon, and national representation.