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This report discusses suicide, mental health, and suicide prevention. Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, based on Larrakia Country in Darwin, have received the 'Community' Award at the 2025 Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards.
Aboriginal-led organisations honoured for suicide prevention work
This report discusses suicide, mental health, and suicide prevention. Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, based on Larrakia Country in Darwin, have received the 'Community' Award at the 2025 Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards.
nit.com.au
August 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This report discusses suicide, mental health, and suicide prevention. Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, based on Larrakia Country in Darwin, have received the 'Community' Award at the 2025 Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards.
More than $500 million is being invested into Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Additional Closing the Gap funding targets Indigenous health infrastructure
More than $500 million is being invested into Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
nit.com.au
August 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
More than $500 million is being invested into Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui no longer has family ties to Gold Coast, with his younger brother Iszac leaving the struggling Titans for UK Super League club Catalans Dragons. It comes as Brisbane signed North Queensland's back-up halfback Tom Duffy for 2026.
Au revoir as Fa'asuamaleaui departs battling Titans
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui no longer has family ties to Gold Coast, with his younger brother Iszac leaving the struggling Titans for UK Super League club Catalans Dragons. It comes as Brisbane signed North Queensland's back-up halfback Tom Duffy for 2026.
nit.com.au
August 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui no longer has family ties to Gold Coast, with his younger brother Iszac leaving the struggling Titans for UK Super League club Catalans Dragons. It comes as Brisbane signed North Queensland's back-up halfback Tom Duffy for 2026.
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world's smallest nations. Countries on the climate crisis frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure at a packed Pacific conference on Wednesday.
Pacific nations make passionate plea amid climate fears
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world's smallest nations. Countries on the climate crisis frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure at a packed Pacific conference on Wednesday.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world's smallest nations. Countries on the climate crisis frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure at a packed Pacific conference on Wednesday.
Two AFL premiership coaches are adamant Adelaide can still win the flag if star Izak Rankine is suspended for the rest of the season over his homophobic slur. And the pair are convinced Matthew Nicks and his players would hold the same belief internally.
Flag coaches back Crows' bid in Rankine's absence
Two AFL premiership coaches are adamant Adelaide can still win the flag if star Izak Rankine is suspended for the rest of the season over his homophobic slur. And the pair are convinced Matthew Nicks and his players would hold the same belief internally.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Two AFL premiership coaches are adamant Adelaide can still win the flag if star Izak Rankine is suspended for the rest of the season over his homophobic slur. And the pair are convinced Matthew Nicks and his players would hold the same belief internally.
Artitja Fine Art Gallery has announced it is honoured to present My Country Stays in My Dreams , an exhibition of works by the late East Kimberley Jaru artist Janet Dreamer (1959–2021).
'My Country Stays in My Dreams' - exhibition of works by the late Jaru artist Janet Dreamer set for Artitja Fine Art Gallery
Artitja Fine Art Gallery has announced it is honoured to present My Country Stays in My Dreams , an exhibition of works by the late East Kimberley Jaru artist Janet Dreamer (1959–2021).
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Artitja Fine Art Gallery has announced it is honoured to present My Country Stays in My Dreams , an exhibition of works by the late East Kimberley Jaru artist Janet Dreamer (1959–2021).
Investment in First Nations leadership is paramount to Australia realising the full value of its clean energy potential. That's the key message of a submission from the First Nations Clean Energy Network to the Federal Treasurer's economic reform roundtable in Canberra this week.
Renewable energy tax credits to back First Nations business urged at Federal economic roundtable
Investment in First Nations leadership is paramount to Australia realising the full value of its clean energy potential. That's the key message of a submission from the First Nations Clean Energy Network to the Federal Treasurer's economic reform roundtable in Canberra this week.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Investment in First Nations leadership is paramount to Australia realising the full value of its clean energy potential. That's the key message of a submission from the First Nations Clean Energy Network to the Federal Treasurer's economic reform roundtable in Canberra this week.
Indigenous business chambers from across the country met in Redfern Wednesday to establish the National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance (NIBCA).
Exclusive: National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance launches to turn policy into prosperity
Indigenous business chambers from across the country met in Redfern Wednesday to establish the National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance (NIBCA).
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Indigenous business chambers from across the country met in Redfern Wednesday to establish the National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance (NIBCA).
Flinders University has appointed Central Arrernte woman Leanne Liddle as Deputy Chancellor, recognising her extensive public service and strong ties to the university's work across central and northern Australia.
Flinders University names Leanne Liddle as new Deputy Chancellor
Flinders University has appointed Central Arrernte woman Leanne Liddle as Deputy Chancellor, recognising her extensive public service and strong ties to the university's work across central and northern Australia.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Flinders University has appointed Central Arrernte woman Leanne Liddle as Deputy Chancellor, recognising her extensive public service and strong ties to the university's work across central and northern Australia.
Brodie George of Jalayimiya Swim has been named the runner up in the Indigenous Business Excellence category at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards.
Designer Brodie George named Indigenous Business Excellence runner up at 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards
Brodie George of Jalayimiya Swim has been named the runner up in the Indigenous Business Excellence category at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Brodie George of Jalayimiya Swim has been named the runner up in the Indigenous Business Excellence category at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are advised that this article contains the name of a deceased person A new report into South Australia's only children's prison, Kurlana Tapa, should stop us all in our tracks. It revealed a 50 per cent increase in the use of isolation in 2024.
Containing children is not care: from school exclusions to prison solitary, South Australia is failing kids
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are advised that this article contains the name of a deceased person A new report into South Australia's only children's prison, Kurlana Tapa, should stop us all in our tracks. It revealed a 50 per cent increase in the use of isolation in 2024.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are advised that this article contains the name of a deceased person A new report into South Australia's only children's prison, Kurlana Tapa, should stop us all in our tracks. It revealed a 50 per cent increase in the use of isolation in 2024.
Adelaide and Izak Rankine remain in discussions with the AFL over his pending ban for a homophobic slur, as a rival coach says the star Crow should not be demonised for his mistake.
Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over Rankine ban
Adelaide and Izak Rankine remain in discussions with the AFL over his pending ban for a homophobic slur, as a rival coach says the star Crow should not be demonised for his mistake.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Adelaide and Izak Rankine remain in discussions with the AFL over his pending ban for a homophobic slur, as a rival coach says the star Crow should not be demonised for his mistake.
The new QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre will be officially launched during the 2025 Quandamooka Festival; a significant milestone for Indigenous culture.
Quandamooka Festival returns with opening of QUAMPI Centre
The new QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre will be officially launched during the 2025 Quandamooka Festival; a significant milestone for Indigenous culture.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The new QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre will be officially launched during the 2025 Quandamooka Festival; a significant milestone for Indigenous culture.
Former Yoorrook commissioner Travis Lovett has been appointed the inaugural Executive Director of the University of Melbourne's new Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue.
Former Yoorrook Commissioner to head University of Melbourne's new Truth-telling centre
Former Yoorrook commissioner Travis Lovett has been appointed the inaugural Executive Director of the University of Melbourne's new Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Former Yoorrook commissioner Travis Lovett has been appointed the inaugural Executive Director of the University of Melbourne's new Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue.
It's the homecoming for Samoa that Jarome Luai will happily take credit for. When he captains Samoa against New Zealand in a Pacific Championships clash in October, Wests Tigers star Luai is set to be joined for the first time by NRL heavyweight Payne Haas.
Big love, Payno! - What Luai said on Samoa defection
It's the homecoming for Samoa that Jarome Luai will happily take credit for. When he captains Samoa against New Zealand in a Pacific Championships clash in October, Wests Tigers star Luai is set to be joined for the first time by NRL heavyweight Payne Haas.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It's the homecoming for Samoa that Jarome Luai will happily take credit for. When he captains Samoa against New Zealand in a Pacific Championships clash in October, Wests Tigers star Luai is set to be joined for the first time by NRL heavyweight Payne Haas.
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is "deeply committed" to working with Indigenous people to support economic empowerment and self-determination.
McCarthy: Government ‘deeply committed’ to First Nations economic empowerment
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is "deeply committed" to working with Indigenous people to support economic empowerment and self-determination.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is "deeply committed" to working with Indigenous people to support economic empowerment and self-determination.
When Blake Griffith runs it's about more than clocking up kilometres; it's about connecting to Country and "showcasing strength that we have as individuals and as young, deadly Indigenous leaders".
Indigenous Marathon Foundation: With every stride Blake Griffith is "connecting to something bigger"
When Blake Griffith runs it's about more than clocking up kilometres; it's about connecting to Country and "showcasing strength that we have as individuals and as young, deadly Indigenous leaders".
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
When Blake Griffith runs it's about more than clocking up kilometres; it's about connecting to Country and "showcasing strength that we have as individuals and as young, deadly Indigenous leaders".
A new film will be released across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand through Wirra Distribution, an Indigenous owned company founded by Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar. Mr Akbar said Wirra was built to provide a culturally safe and values-driven pathway for filmmakers.
Wirra Distribution's Satu: Year of the Rabbit set for cinema release
A new film will be released across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand through Wirra Distribution, an Indigenous owned company founded by Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar. Mr Akbar said Wirra was built to provide a culturally safe and values-driven pathway for filmmakers.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A new film will be released across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand through Wirra Distribution, an Indigenous owned company founded by Wongutha filmmaker Travis Akbar. Mr Akbar said Wirra was built to provide a culturally safe and values-driven pathway for filmmakers.
A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector.
Training centre to drive cultural heritage protection innovation in the resources sector
A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector.
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes time is running out for Bobby Hill to feature in his side's AFL premiership push. Hill, the 2023 Norm Smith Medal winner, has made just one senior appearance in the past two months as he deals with personal issues.
Magpies make Hill concession
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes time is running out for Bobby Hill to feature in his side's AFL premiership push. Hill, the 2023 Norm Smith Medal winner, has made just one senior appearance in the past two months as he deals with personal issues.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes time is running out for Bobby Hill to feature in his side's AFL premiership push. Hill, the 2023 Norm Smith Medal winner, has made just one senior appearance in the past two months as he deals with personal issues.
Star South Sydney Rabbitohs half Cody Walker and journalist Brooke Boney have been announced as ambassadors for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week.
“Our language is who we are”: NSW Aboriginal Languages Week ambassadors announced
Star South Sydney Rabbitohs half Cody Walker and journalist Brooke Boney have been announced as ambassadors for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Star South Sydney Rabbitohs half Cody Walker and journalist Brooke Boney have been announced as ambassadors for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week.
Set against the pulse of Naarm's cityscape, the Evan Walker Bridge will shimmer with red light and sound, carrying with it the stories of ancestry, migration and resilience.
Fire on the bridge: Dr Christian Thompson’s Burdi Burdi to transforms Naarm’s heart
Set against the pulse of Naarm's cityscape, the Evan Walker Bridge will shimmer with red light and sound, carrying with it the stories of ancestry, migration and resilience.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Set against the pulse of Naarm's cityscape, the Evan Walker Bridge will shimmer with red light and sound, carrying with it the stories of ancestry, migration and resilience.
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has summed up the passion, respect and love behind the looming Pacific Championships showdown between Tonga and Samoa. The languages, customs and family values of both nations are well understood by him. "I know both. I can speak both. I can understand both.
Love for both: Finefeuiaki has Tonga and Samoa in heart
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has summed up the passion, respect and love behind the looming Pacific Championships showdown between Tonga and Samoa. The languages, customs and family values of both nations are well understood by him. "I know both. I can speak both. I can understand both.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Dolphins forward Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has summed up the passion, respect and love behind the looming Pacific Championships showdown between Tonga and Samoa. The languages, customs and family values of both nations are well understood by him. "I know both. I can speak both. I can understand both.
A rural health service and a doctor have offered their condolences to the family of an Indigenous man who died after a blood clot likely linked to Q fever went undiagnosed.
Q fever and clot undiagnosed before Indigenous man's death
A rural health service and a doctor have offered their condolences to the family of an Indigenous man who died after a blood clot likely linked to Q fever went undiagnosed.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
A rural health service and a doctor have offered their condolences to the family of an Indigenous man who died after a blood clot likely linked to Q fever went undiagnosed.
Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets and D'Arcy Short's NT Strike were both beaten in their respective competitions on Tuesday. Playing their fifth match of this year's The Hundred completion, Gardner's Rockets were comprehensively beaten by the Manchester Originals at Nottingham.
Short, Gardner brought back down to earth
Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets and D'Arcy Short's NT Strike were both beaten in their respective competitions on Tuesday. Playing their fifth match of this year's The Hundred completion, Gardner's Rockets were comprehensively beaten by the Manchester Originals at Nottingham.
nit.com.au
August 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Ash Gardner's Trent Rockets and D'Arcy Short's NT Strike were both beaten in their respective competitions on Tuesday. Playing their fifth match of this year's The Hundred completion, Gardner's Rockets were comprehensively beaten by the Manchester Originals at Nottingham.