Science & Environment
X-ray gun reveals Aboriginal rock art
A project, supported by the Australian Geographic Society, is using X-rays to uncover hidden Aboriginal rock art.
Tag: Indigenous Australia
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Aboriginal groups impose dugong hunting ban
In the wake of seagrass damage from the 2011 floods, traditional owners have decided to stop hunting dugong.
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A mission to save indigenous languages
Of 250 known Aboriginal languages, just 20 are still in use today. A new project will attempt to revive some.
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96-year-old wins top indigenous art award
Dickie Minyintiri, who only began painting five years ago, has taken out Australia’s premier indigenous art award.
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Native Title win for North Stradbroke Island
After a 16-year battle, the local Aboriginal people have been given Native Title for North Stradbroke Island, QLD.
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Biggest park in Cape York handed back
The biggest national park on the Cape York Peninsula has been handed back to its traditional owners.
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Fear of eclipse widespread in Aboriginal culture
In the past, indigenous communities considered eclipses to be omens of death, disease and sorcery.
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Naming day for Australian radio telescope
Wajarri elders name the antennas of one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes.
History & Culture
A dance for the winds
Torres Strait Islander culture is the inspiration for a new dance performance which is touring nationally.
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Kimberley area gets indigenous protection
A new reserve managed by traditional owners will one day protect 26,000 sq. km of Kimberley wilderness.