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NGAARDA AND WANGKI CELEBRATE NATIONAL WINS AT FIRST NATIONS MEDIA AWARDS

NGAARDA AND WANGKI CELEBRATE NATIONAL WINS AT FIRST NATIONS MEDIA AWARDS

Aboriginal, Arts and Culture, MediaTangiora Hinaki14 September 2026First Nations Media, Awards, TAMWORTH Country Music Festival

PILBARA ADVOCATE CALLS FOR CHANGE AMID CONCERN ABOUT WA POLICE ACTION IN KARRATHA

PILBARA ADVOCATE CALLS FOR CHANGE AMID CONCERN ABOUT WA POLICE ACTION IN KARRATHA

A WA Police officer appears to push a 63-year-old Aboriginal woman to the ground, during an incident in Karratha this week.

Aboriginal, Justice and Crime, Ngaarda Investigates, PilbaraTangiora Hinaki11 September 2026

DOT WEST OAM WARNS SUSTAINED INVESTMENT NEEDED TO CLOSE FIRST NATIONS DIGITAL DIVIDE

DOT WEST OAM WARNS SUSTAINED INVESTMENT NEEDED TO CLOSE FIRST NATIONS DIGITAL DIVIDE

Aboriginal, MediaTangiora Hinaki8 September 2026First Nations Media, Converge, CairnsComment

STRONG MARTU WOMEN AT THE HEART OF POWERHOUSE WANTI II

STRONG MARTU WOMEN AT THE HEART OF POWERHOUSE WANTI II

Aboriginal, Arts and CultureTangiora Hinaki3 September 2026Martu, Powerhouse Wanti II, Port Hedland, Pilbara, Martumili

FROM THE PILBARA TO THE TOP TABLE: HENRY LOCKYER MAKES HISTORY AS WA ABORIGINAL JUSTICE CO-CHAIR

FROM THE PILBARA TO THE TOP TABLE: HENRY LOCKYER MAKES HISTORY AS WA ABORIGINAL JUSTICE CO-CHAIR

Aboriginal, Community, CRIME, Justice and Crime, Pilbara, The Ngaardawila Cultural Hour, Western AustraliaTangiora Hinaki31 August 2026Henry Lockyer, AJAC, Justice WA

WOMEN FIND CONNECTION AND HEALING AT MANGA-BURA WELLNESS CAMP

WOMEN FIND CONNECTION AND HEALING AT MANGA-BURA WELLNESS CAMP

Aboriginal, Arts and Culture, Environment and Heritage, Health, Mental Health, Pilbara, Western AustraliaGuest User31 August 2026Manga-Bura, Manga, Bura, Womens Camp

“HIGHEST STANDARDS” FOR INDUSTRY, TO PROTECT MURUJUGA ROCK ART: MINISTER

“HIGHEST STANDARDS” FOR INDUSTRY, TO PROTECT MURUJUGA ROCK ART: MINISTER

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said heavy industry will be held to the highest standards to protect Murujuga rock art sites.

Arts and Culture, Environment and Heritage, Pilbara, AboriginalTangiora Hinaki26 August 2026

MOWANJUM FESTIVAL TO BRING CULTURE, FAMILY AND JUNBA TOGETHER

MOWANJUM FESTIVAL TO BRING CULTURE, FAMILY AND JUNBA TOGETHER

Aboriginal, Arts and Culture, Community, KimberleyGuest User26 August 2026Mowanjum Arts, Mowanjum Festival, Mowanjum, Mowanjum Arts Festival, Derby, Ngarinyin, Woddordda, Wunambal Gaamera

FROM INNISFAIL TO NETFLIX: JARRON ANDY BRINGS FIRST NATIONS VOICES TO MY BRILLIANT CAREER

FROM INNISFAIL TO NETFLIX: JARRON ANDY BRINGS FIRST NATIONS VOICES TO MY BRILLIANT CAREER

Aboriginal, Arts and Culture, Community, Media, The Ngaardawila Cultural Hour, Warrane/SydneyTangiora Hinaki21 August 2026Jarron Andy, Netflix, My Brilliant Career, Sherrie-Lee Watson, Miah Maddon

RISE UP, STAND PROUD: BOSS ARTS CREATIVE AND YOUNG ARTISTS CELEBRATE AWARD-WINNING YEAR

RISE UP, STAND PROUD: BOSS ARTS CREATIVE AND YOUNG ARTISTS CELEBRATE AWARD-WINNING YEAR

Aboriginal, Boorloo/Perth, Awards, MusicTangiora Hinaki17 August 2026Music, NAIDOC AWARDS, BOSSARTS CREATIVE, ALYSSA NICHOLSON, WALK WITH THE ELDERS, KENZO, THE FIRE, RISE UP PROGRAM, FIRST NATIONS MUSIC

STAFF SHORTAGES AND SEVERE OVERCROWDING PUT PRESSURE ON ROEBOURNE PRISON

STAFF SHORTAGES AND SEVERE OVERCROWDING PUT PRESSURE ON ROEBOURNE PRISON

Aboriginal, CRIME, Justice and Crime, WA News, Western AustraliaTangiora Hinaki13 August 2026Roebourne Regional Prison, Women's Rights

HORIZON IMPACT BRIDGE OPENS DOORS FOR REGIONAL FIRST NATIONS WOMEN

HORIZON IMPACT BRIDGE OPENS DOORS FOR REGIONAL FIRST NATIONS WOMEN

Aboriginal, Business, Community, Education, Ngaarda Radio, Women in Media, Western AustraliaTangiora Hinaki13 August 2026Horizon, Impact Bridge, Pilbara Women

WESLEY LOCKYER FOUNDATION BORN FROM FAMILY’S FOUR-YEAR SEARCH FOR ANSWERS

WESLEY LOCKYER FOUNDATION BORN FROM FAMILY’S FOUR-YEAR SEARCH FOR ANSWERS

Aboriginal, Missing personTangiora Hinaki13 August 2026Wesley Lockyer Foundation, Joanne Taylor, Barry Taylor, WA PoliceComment

PILBARA KIDS FALLING THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH GAPS, COMMISSIONER WARNS

PILBARA KIDS FALLING THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH GAPS, COMMISSIONER WARNS

WA Children's Commissioner Jacqueline McGowan-Jones spoke out about the need for better mental health support for Pilbara children, at the Yule River On-Country Bush Meeting.

Aboriginal, Community, Health, HousingTangiora Hinaki12 August 2026Dr Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, WA Commissioner for Children and Young People, WA Health, Health, Mental Health, Aboriginal Communities

NEW ZEALAND RIDERS HEAD TO ROEBOURNE FOR TRANS-TASMAN RODEO CHALLENGE

NEW ZEALAND RIDERS HEAD TO ROEBOURNE FOR TRANS-TASMAN RODEO CHALLENGE

Aboriginal, rodeoTangiora Hinaki4 August 2026Karlayura Rodeo, Brian Tucker, Tui Magner

"NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION": TEARS, PASSION AND HOPE AT YULE RIVER

"NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION": TEARS, PASSION AND HOPE AT YULE RIVER

Karriyarra traditional owner and Yule River On-Country Bush Meeting co-conveneor Raylene Button gave the Welcome to Country at this year’s meeting.

Aboriginal, Community, Elders, Landrights, Pilbara, PoliticsTangiora Hinaki31 July 2026

BREAKING: YINDJIBARNDI PEOPLE UNANIMOUSLY VOTE TO APPEAL $150 MILLION FORTESCUE RULING

BREAKING: YINDJIBARNDI PEOPLE UNANIMOUSLY VOTE TO APPEAL $150 MILLION FORTESCUE RULING

Aboriginal, Environment and Heritage, Business, Justice and Crime, Landrights, Native Title, Pilbara, Western Australia, Yindjibarndi vrs FMGTangiora Hinaki30 July 2026Yinjibarndi Nation, Appeal Decision, Fortescue, Compensation

CARNARVON COMMON GROUND PUTS LOCAL VOICES AT CENTRE OF CRIME PREVENTION

CARNARVON COMMON GROUND PUTS LOCAL VOICES AT CENTRE OF CRIME PREVENTION

Aboriginal, Gascoyne, Justice and CrimeGuest User29 July 2026Carnarvon, Carnarvon Common Ground, Devinia Wainwright, Indigenous