A leading First Nations journalist with deep ties to northwest New South Wales has been recognised on the national stage, with Lorena Allam named a 2026 Luminas honouree.
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Outback search for missing girl ends in tragedy
Police have found the body of a five-year-old girl after a massive outback search, confirming fears the suspected abduction ended in tragedy.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth, What's on
First Nations Art Competition returns to Tamworth Town Hall
A vibrant celebration of culture, storytelling and artistic expression is set to return to Tamworth, with the 2026 Joblink Plus First Nations Art Competition taking over the historic Tamworth Town Hall from 2–10 May.
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Narrabri Shire Libraries launches Community Story Circle program
Narrabri Shire Libraries will launch a four-week program uniting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents through storytelling, cultural exchange and community connections.
Posted inIndigenous, Tamworth
New toolkit to help New England councils strengthen Closing the Gap partnerships
Tamworth’s landmark Aboriginal partnership is being highlighted as NSW launches a new Closing the Gap toolkit for local councils.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
New plan to address violence against Indigenous women and children
Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children has been launched
Posted inEnvironment, Grants and funding, Indigenous
First Nations orgs encouraged to apply for climate solutions funding
First Nations-led organisations across regional Australia are being encouraged to apply for a new round of funding aimed at supporting locally driven climate solutions
Posted inGrants and funding, Indigenous
Scholarship to empower young Indigenous storytellers
Applications are now open for the fourth annual Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with emerging Indigenous creatives across New South Wales invited to apply for the 2026 program.
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Hunt on for the next Indigenous Matilda or Socceroo
For the first time, JMF will host a National Talent Showcase in Sydney on May 30 and 31, bringing together some of the most exciting young Indigenous football talent from across Australia.
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NSW Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarships Open for 2025–26
Aboriginal people across New South Wales are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding under the NSW Aboriginal Languages Educational Scholarship Program, with applications opening in December.