NIT (National Indigenous Times)

Five projects across remote and regional Northern Territory communities have received funding to strengthen their plans, attract future investment and turn community-led visions into reality. Regional Development Australia NT has awarded funding through its $200,000 Regional Investment Readiness and Impact Fund. The one-off grant program will support projects in Yuendumu, Numbulwar, East Arnhem Land, Nitmiluk and Wurrumiyanga. For remote communities, strong ideas are rarely the problem.

The National Basketball League has opened expressions of interest for its next Indigenous Artist as Luke Penrith prepares to finish his three-season tenure. The Wiradjuri, Wotjobaluk, Yuin and Gumbaynggirr artist has worked with the league since 2024 through his business, Luke Penrith Arts and Designs. His artwork, 'Flowing Unity: The Heartbeat of Basketball', has served as the NBL's Indigenous design since the NBL24 season.

Gumatj Corporation has acquired the Captain Cook Shopping Centre in Nhulunbuy, bringing one of East Arnhem Land's key community hubs into Traditional Owner hands as the town prepares for life after mining. The 1,366 square metre site at 9 Arnhem Road will be renamed the Gumatj Retail Precinct and forms the first major step in a new retail vertical for the Yolŋu-owned corporation, led by Gumatj Retail general manager Michael Yunupingu.

The Northern Territory Government has seemingly rejected a Commonwealth offer to split the cost of acquiring Darwin's largest homeless shelter, even as hundreds of vulnerable women and children face homelessness, in the latest open conflict between the NT and Federal governments.

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Note: This report contains the image and name of a person who has died. Tributes continue to flow for legendary boxer Tony Mundine, who has passed away suddenly aged 75. Boasting an 80-win record from just shy of 100 fights, including 64 by knockout, Mundine is recognised as the only Australian boxer to compete across four weight classes, crowned Australian champion multiple times and birthing a continuing legacy in the ring. His son, world champion Anthony Mundine, confirmed the news on Sunday.

Madalah scholars have spoken on the non-for-profit's impact on their schooling careers at the annual Madalah Ball, which was held in in Boorloo / Perth earlier this month. Established in 2016, the Ball — which has grown to become the largest First Nations focused fundraising event in the state — is held annually to raise much-needed funds support additional educational opportunities for First Nations students in Western Australia.

Jacob Saifiti's NRL season is all but over after the Newcastle prop was handed a four-game suspension for a high tackle on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii. Saifiti was sent off in the first half of Sunday's 46-32 defeat in Auckland and was handed a grade two reckless high tackle charge by the NRL's match review committee on Monday morning. The Knights are on the bye for the final round of the regular season, meaning Saifiti's ban will only kick in for their first finals game.

Two Indigenous future doctors have been awarded medical scholarships by the Australian Medical Association. Scholarship recipients Emma-Kate Thornley and Shay-Lee Coulson — who the AMA said are committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — were selected in recognition of their commitment to medicine, their communities, and their vision for improving healthcare for Indigenous communities.

The Tigers headed home from Larrakia Country with their second win of 2026 after snatching the lead in the final 90 seconds of a classic Dreamtime fixture to cap the first week of the AFLW's Indigenous Round. A single point margin separated Richmond and the Bombers at the final change, with Caitlin Greiser's decisive goal the sole major of the fourth at TIO Stadium, ending 5.8 (38) - 4.9 (33).