When it comes to inflammation, most of us think about what happens when we injure ourselves – we get pain, redness and swelling. We treat the injury with a cold pack and go and see a doctor, but what if the inflammation is somewhere we can’t see? – What causes it, and, more importantly, how […]
The long-term and negative effects of alcohol are well documented, but most of us are less aware of the short-term effects of alcohol and its link to accidents and other dangerous behavior. We may be also less Aware of how the body actually processes alcohol, leading us to underestimate how long alcohol can remain in […]
Winyanboga Yurringa, the new play by Andrea James, was recently presented for the first time at the national play festival in Perth. With a theme of identity, it tells the powerful story of Aboriginal women going back to country. Winyanboga Yurringa translates as ‘Women of the Sun’ in Yorta Yorta language. Andrea James’ play was […]
One of the highlights of this year’s Message Sticks Festival at the Sydney Opera House was the staging of Tammy Anderson’s one-woman play I Don’t Wanna Play House. After touring the world for 13 years, it was finally staged at ‘the big house’. I Don’t Wanna Play House debuted at Playbox (Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne) in […]
Catherine Satour’s first album is a milestone for female desert artists and marks the culmination of plenty of hard work to realise her dreams. The daughter of the legendary musician Bunna Lawrie, she is no stranger to the stage having performed at a young age with her dad’s pioneering band Coloured Stone. But Catherine’s album […]
Goondir Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporations for Health Services (Goondir Health Services) covers a huge area of about 160,000 km sq and it services more than 5000 clients. Since its inception in 1994, the service has increased in size to accommodate the growing demand for health services and meet varying health trends. The Goondir […]
Don’t miss this exhibition of Torres Strait Islander artwork currently showing at the Arts Centre Melbourne Gallery 1 until Sunday 23 June. The exhibition includes enormous prints, elaborate masks and headdresses along with an extensive range of performance objects. Featured artists include Alick Tipoti, Brian Robinson, Ricardo Idagi, and Ellen Jose. This Friday 12 April […]
In a push to further reduce petrol sniffing, new legislation passed by the House of Representatives this month paves the way for the mandatory roll out of low aromatic fuel in communities in parts of South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the northern territory. The legislation has been introduced on the back of figures which […]
Oxfam is again on the look-out for straight-talking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to take part in a program to help them bring about change in their communities and build relationships with female federal politicians. Oxfam Australia’s fourth Straight Talk national summit, from 16 – 20 June, will see 60 women of all ages, […]
Life is a joy for Duncan Hegarty and his wife as they send their children to school every day.
Working for the Australian Government is proving to be the right career choice for both a university graduate and two former trainees. Sarah Richards from the Wongaibon people and Tegan Curtis from the Tjapukai people, entered the Australian Public Service (APS) through the Indigenous Australian Public Service Pathways Programs. Sarah, a former accounting graduate, is […]
Three Indigenous leaders are travelling to Canada with Governor-General Quentin Bryce for international discussions on Indigenous economic development and education. Professor Megan Davis, Tony Wurramarrba and Jack Manning Bancroft were chosen to be part of the delegation to Canada because of their diverse and extensive experience dealing with Indigenous policy issues. Canada faces many of […]
Leah Flanagan has received the APRA Professional Development Award in the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander category. The talented singer/songwriter from Darwin has been going from strength to strength after the release of her acclaimed album Nirvana Nights in 2010, and has been winning the hearts of audiences all over the country at her many festival and solo venue […]
In a softball match, the pitcher stands alone, staring down the opposition and searching for weaknesses. Of all the positions in the team, pitching is the most important. It comes, therefore, with a ton of pressure and is a role that requires even more mental strength than it does physical prowess. That’s the environment Vanessa […]
Perth based hip hop artist Bryte believes having music as an outlet has helped him deal with and overcome some hard issues in his life. The talented MC did not enjoy an easy start to life, and was put into foster care when he was only a few days old. “Growing up for me […]
There are vitamin pills in just about every bathroom cupboard across the country – but do we really need to take these supplements?and can taking too many vitamins actually be harmful? Recent research offers some interesting findings. There are many fallacies about taking vitamin and mineral supplements and the health benefits they offer. For most […]
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