Sydney’s 1789 smallpox epidemic came from the First Fleet and killed up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians: new research

We warn readers that the content of this study is confronting and may be distressing. In April 1789, the first smallpox ...

Indigenous whale-watching tour shares ancient stories of Illawarra coastline

A new Indigenous-led whale-watching cruise is aiming to give an intimate insight into First Nations people's deep historical ...

AI must be built with Indigenous Knowledges, not against them

As Australia marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honoring the world's oldest living culture, humanity's newest technology has yet ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Smallpox Scabs That British Doctors Used to Inoculate Patients May Have Introduced the Deadly Disease to Australia, New Research Suggests

Two new studies find that British colonists arriving via ship in the late 18th century likely introduced smallpox, which ...

More than fabric: the 55-year story of the Aboriginal Flag

A jet skier rides in front of the Sydney Opera House as the Australian Aboriginal flag is projected onto the sails during an ...

From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion

Scattered among the many big-screens airing World Cup matches and the food stands with local fare like poutine, the Vancouver ...
Opinion

Naidoc Week isn’t just a party – it’s a protest pursuing justice and self-determination for Indigenous Australians

Naidoc Week is an invitation to engage with Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander history and reflect on the work that still needs to be done ...
ZME Science

British First Fleet Likely Brought Smallpox to Australia and the Actual Toll May Have Been Millions

Researchers say British colonization of Australia may have killed millions after smallpox arrived with the First Fleet ...

In some Indigenous communities, 80 per cent of people have been scammed by fake online casinos

Indigenous Australians are losing money to fake online casino sites; Lynda Edwards from Financial Counselling Australia ...
Sportstar

From Olympics to FIFA World Cup, Vancouver shows the way in Indigenous inclusion

The First Nations have been involved in more than just the fan fest. They are partners with the local World Cup organising ...

Half a century on, NAIDOC Week is still both a party and a protest

One of the biggest misconceptions about NAIDOC Week is that it’s simply a celebration. While it is a time to celebrate, it ...
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SA museum helping Indigenous people reconnect with relatives

A warning, this story includes images of an Indigenous person who has died. Every year hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres ...