NIT (National Indigenous Times)

Supply Nation will continue to manage Indigenous Business Direct, Australia's national directory of verified Indigenous-owned businesses, and the associated business verification process, after being awarded a 12-month extension from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).

Australia needs to lead by example on climate change as it takes the driving seat at a global climate conference, Pacific and Indigenous community leaders say. Yuin woman Takesa Frank says the government has "so far to go" in terms of climate action. Australia will take a leading role in the United Nations climate change convention COP31 in Turkey, where federal Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will serve in the plum role of president of negotiations.

There are fears hundreds of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory will be at risk of homelessness after the shock closure of an Aboriginal corporation's shelter. On Tuesday, NT News reported the NT Government had given Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation 90 days to vacate its short-stay accommodation premises, with an internal email from YRHAC chair Regina Bennett, cited by the publication, calling it "very concerning news".

It's not often a museum is proud to lose items from their collection. But for the Australian Museum, the opportunity to return remains of 17 Rapa Nui people to their rightful home of Easter Island is something they have worked tirelessly to achieve. The ancestors were removed from sacred burial sites in 1882 by a German naval expedition, and sold to the Sydney-based museum, where they have remained for more than 140 years.

Cricket Australia has confirmed its Indigenous advisory group were brought into conversations regarding the return of matchplay to January 26 this summer. The bulk of consultations with First Peoples will occur in the planning of how the men's Big Bash League final will be delivered, Cricket Australia said, per existing policy framework given the controversial public holiday.

The film Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors documents an 11 year fight to protect the sacred Doongmabulla Springs from Adani's Carmichael coal mine in Central Queensland. Produced by Kim Paul Nguyen (Frontiers Media) in collaboration with Wangan and Jagalingou Nagana Yarrbayn Cultural Custodians, the film captures both the beauty of the ancient springs and the determination of the custodians to fulfil their sacred obligation under first law to protect them.

When an ally calls a place by its traditional name, why does it tie some people up in knots? Operating respectfully on Wadandi Boodja since 2007 is at the bottom of every email sent by Margaret River Discovery Co. Sean Blocksidge, the sole owner and operator of the award-winning small group tour company is a staunch Indigenous ally who works alongside and promotes the culture of the region's Wadandi Traditional Owners.

Ezra Mam returns from a shoulder injury and has been slotted straight into the No.6 jersey after a five-week absence. Broncos coach Maguire has also retained faith in centre Gehamat Shibasaki, who was below par in the 24-12 loss to Cronulla a fortnight ago on his return from a knee ligament layoff.

Before her paintings were celebrated in galleries around the world, Aunty Regina Pilawuk Wilson was learning the stories, stitches and traditions that generations of Marrithyel women had entrusted to her. Today, that same knowledge has earned her one of Darwin's highest NAIDOC honours, with the respected cultural custodian named the 2026 Darwin NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year.

Nicky Winmar has been removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame. The former St Kilda player's honour has been stripped effective immediately after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman in 2025. Winmar was found guilty of three assaults. He was acquitted of a fourth charge. The woman, who can not be named for legal reasons, alleged Winmar attacked her in northern Victoria in May of last year.