Invasive species are threatening Indigenous lands, particularly in Australia’s eastern states, prompting calls for a caring for country commissioner.
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Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.
Posted inGunnedah, Health, Indigenous, Tamworth
New England pharmacies get a boost of power
A pilot program to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples will launch in the New England region with $70,000 of seed funding.
Posted inIndigenous, Training and courses, What's on
Momentum program coming to Armidale, Guyra, Tingha
The Momentum Program aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by helping them overcome common barriers to long-term employment, and it is making its way to Armidale, Guyra, and Tingha.
Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Uralla, Walcha
Support needed for Elders Olympics Team
A contingent of local Elders from Uralla, Armidale and Walcha are asking for the community to help support their journey to Kempsey for the Elders Olympics in May.
Posted inIndigenous
Meet your candidates for the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election – Northern Region
Eligible Indigenous voters will go to the polls next weekend with three candidates on the card, vying to represent the Northern Region in the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Land Council Election.
Posted inIndigenous, Moree
A day of celebration of Aboriginal culture in Moree
The Blak Markets will be running for the first time in Moree on Sunday 29 October at the Aboriginal Sculpture walk at Jellicoe Park.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Indigenous
Indigenous art program inspires local students
Artworks from school students who participated in an Indigenous arts education program in the New England will go on display at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place in Armidale […]
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous
Referendum fails: New England votes No
The path forward for reconciliation is anything but clear after yesterday’s referendum failed, with 75% of New Englanders voting no.
Posted inIndigenous, NSW Politics
Local leader urges Yes vote in referendum
Liberal MP Aileen MacDonald has urged people to vote “Yes” this Saturday based on the disadvantage of the First Nations community she saw in her role as a community corrections officer.