Episodes

  • The historic Tasmanian site that's both sacred - and painful

    The historic Tasmanian site that's both sacred - and painful
    Jul 9 2025
    On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it’s a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.
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    9 mins
  • Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'

    Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'
    Jul 8 2025
    Human rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.
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    6 mins
  • NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence

    NAIDOC: Celebrating First Nations excellence
    Jul 7 2025
    Ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trailblazers have been celebrated for excellence in their chosen fields at the national NAIDOC Week Awards in Perth. The annual awards ceremony honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make outstanding contributions to improving the lives of people in their communities and beyond. Among the recipients, Jaru and Indjibarndi man Daniel Hunt has been awarded the prestigious NAIDOC Person of the Year award, recognised for his extensive contribution to Aboriginal health.
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    6 mins
  • 12-year-old's first sale sparks international art career

    12-year-old's first sale sparks international art career
    Jul 5 2025
    NAIDOC week this year celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of the next generation of First Nation leaders. Adnyamathanha, Luritja and Lower Southern Arrernte woman Juanella Donovan sold her first painting at the age of 12, to a tourist in the South Australian Flinders Ranges. Her work is now exhibited internationally, and she's stepped up to front a new Aboriginal art collective that's providing artists with a culturally respectful way to make an income in Port Augusta.
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    4 mins
  • The Next Generation celebrated by First Nations Australians during NAIDOC Week 2025

    The Next Generation celebrated by First Nations Australians during NAIDOC Week 2025
    Jul 4 2025
    This year NAIDOC week is marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices and culture. What began as a movement for justice, equality, freedom, and basic human rights has grown into a powerful national celebration, and a platform for the issues still affecting Indigenous people today.
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    6 mins
  • Meet the Indigenous chef stirring change in Australia’s $80 million native food industry

    Meet the Indigenous chef stirring change in Australia’s $80 million native food industry
    Jul 4 2025
    This year, NAIDOC Week focuses on building a legacy for the next generation. That’s also the focus of an Aboriginal chef, who grew up knowing very little about his own heritage. He has since made it his business to help connect young Indigenous people with their culture – through food.
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    5 mins
  • Victoria embraces truth telling and treaty with state voice to parliament

    Victoria embraces truth telling and treaty with state voice to parliament
    Jul 2 2025
    A permanent Indigenous voice to parliament is on its way for Victoria. It makes Victoria the second state in Australia - after South Australia - to establish a state-based, democratically elected body to provide advice on laws and policies related to Aboriginal people. The agreements come at the same time as the handing down of the final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, after four years of hearings.
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    4 mins
  • Nurturing biodiversity carries an ancient responsibility into the future

    Nurturing biodiversity carries an ancient responsibility into the future
    Jun 24 2025
    In the world heritage-protected Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth, a Malgana woman is working to save biodiversity. Considered one of the world's greatest wilderness treasures, she's carrying a unique responsibility passed on by Elders who've cared for the land before her.
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    2 mins