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'Heralded as the Gold Coast's first surf lifesaver, Coodjingburra man Churaki has inspired the creation of a musical theatre production, the Spirit of Churaki. ' 

'While former Labor Prime Miniser Bob Hawke's promise of a Treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander never eventuated, Galarrwuy Ynupingu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Mr Hawke last week.'

'When Yorta Torta/Kurnai playwright Andrea James put her work on a stage adaption of the seminal 80s TV series Women of the Sun in a drawer, she couldn't quite forget about it.'

'Bundjalung Elder and inspirational leader Charles Harold Moran passed away peacefully in Casino hospital after a long battle with kidney disease. He was a man of great inner strength, courage and foresight, quietly determined with unshakeable belief in his cultural heritage. His long life began in the Pretty Gully bush in Northern NSW, where he learned the language and cultural rules from the Grandfathers, then some of the last of the initiated men of the region. These men taught Charles self-reliance and he maintained that independence throughout his life.' (introduction)

'Bundjalung Elder ad Koori Mail chair Russell Kapeen passed away peacefully of Saturday, May 4, in his home at Coraki, NSW. He was 68 years of age.'

'Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman, writer and actor Nakkiah Lui has been named the 2018 STC Patrick White Playwrights Fellow.'

'Eight Indigenous film-making teams from Australia and New Zealand have been chosen to work on a joint anthology feature, Cook 2020 : Our Right of Reply, entitled Nga Pouwhenua in New Zealand.' 

'A fundraising campaign is underway to help produce and illustrated handbook of Yolngu Sign Language (YSL)'

'It is clear from Sasha Sarago's extensive resume that she holds the belief she can be anything she sets her mind to.'

'Gamilaroi man Luke Pearson will take the role of orator and discuss Indigenous voices in the digital age at this year's Mabo Oration on June 3 (Mabo Day).'

'Young First Nations students on Dharawal Country have been creating poetry in language while learning about culture, art and belonging.'

'Wulli Wuilli woman Lisa Fuller's passion for writing has brought her recognition  through being awarded on of the 2019 black&write! Fellowships.'

'Noongar actor Ian Wilkes' performance in Ilbijerri Theatre's  play Bindjareb Pinjarra captivated and confronted students from the Follow the Dream program.'