National Indigenous Times

OPINION: "These ceremonies are not political slogans - they are acts of recognition and respect" - Renae Isaacs-Guthridge. nit.com.au/23-07-2025/192…

Georgia Weir is the founder of the Deadly Runners, a First Nations certified social enterprise that challenges mob to embrace their inner strength and potential, through running. nit.com.au/25-07-2025/192…

"I've always been someone who wanted to lead with heart," said Taylor Hampton, a proud Ngiyampaa/Wiradjuri man and one of the standout VET success stories being celebrated ahead of National Skills Week 2025. nit.com.au/25-07-2025/192…

The PULiiMA 2025 Indigenous Languages and Technology Conference has proudly unveiled its full program agenda, promising three powerful days of "inspiration, collaboration, and cultural celebration" from August 27-29 in Darwin. nit.com.au/25-07-2025/192…

A new Indigenous-led campaign is encouraging pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Queensland to go smoke and vape free during pregnancy. #IndigenousHealth #SmokeFreePregnancy #QueenslandMums #VapeFree nit.com.au/25-07-2025/192…

A Tasmanian Aboriginal Elder says he's saddened for a Hobart City councillor who has proposed Welcome to Country and Acknowledgment of Country ceremonies be moved away from official proceedings. nit.com.au/24-07-2025/192…

Reconciliation Australia has called for bipartisan commitment to reconciliation and justice for First Nations peoples in the 48th Parliament, warning political division must not derail progress again. nit.com.au/23-07-2025/192…

One Nation senators turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country at the opening of Federal Parliament on Tuesday, in a move which shows the right-wing party will continue to engage in culture war stunts in the new parliament. nit.com.au/23-07-2025/192…

A significant milestone in newly-recognised cultural child-rearing practice celebrates hundreds of people within empowered families and a realised step towards closing the gap, a Torres Strait Commissioner says. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT and Red Lily Health Board condemn the NT government's decision to defer the Gunbalanya health facility tender and reallocate the $20M budgeted since 2023–24. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

Adelaide University has become the first in Australia to include an Aboriginal name in its founding Act, adopting 'Tirkangkaku,' meaning 'Place of Learning' in the Kaurna language. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

Western Australia's Inspector of Custodial Services has called for an inquiry into the "entirely unacceptable" conditions at Hakea Prison. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

More than 40 clients and supporters gathered last week to celebrate Murnong Day with GROW Gardens — a social enterprise which supports young First Nations Victorians gain experience in gardening and horticulture. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

A Japanese court will this week decide whether to re-examine the case of Donna Nelson, an Aboriginal woman from Perth who was convicted of smuggling nearly two kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the opening of Australia's 48th Parliament to push back against conservative criticism of Welcome to Country ceremonies, describing them as a "powerful way" to begin parliamentary proceedings. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

For the first time, the world's highest court will offer advice on the world's biggest problem. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

Carl Douglas Junior may be small in stature, however his love for bull riding is taking him to big places. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Welcome to Country ceremonies at the opening of Australia’s 48th Parliament, calling them a “powerful” and respectful tradition that fosters unity and belonging. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

A man has been arrested after a woman was speared in the head at a remote island community and flown to a Darwin hospital. nit.com.au/22-07-2025/192…

For CQUniversity students Gwendelyn Mick and Shontara Hill, studying health care is more than a career; it's a commitment to their community, their culture, and each other. nit.com.au/21-07-2025/192…