Saturday, August 1, 2026

Repatriation Ceremony to Gäṉgaṉ and Bäniyala Homelands in North East Arnhem Land

Dhuwa and Yirritja clans celebrating the return of ancestors to the sacred lands of Bäniyala. Picture: Caitlin McAtomney
Dhuwa and Yirritja clans celebrating the return of ancestors to the sacred lands of Bäniyala. Picture: Caitlin McAtomney

One of Australia’s greatest Indigenous leaders, Dr Djambawa Marawili AM HC, together with North East Arnhem Land Clan leaders, has led a series of historic repatriation ceremonies of Ancestors to the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu,  Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans at Gäṉgaṉ and Bäniyala.

Dr Marawili said this was a momentous day for Yolŋu people.

Innovation in women’s sport rewarded

Sixteen NSW sporting organisations will share in $500,000 to deliver 19 projects aimed at getting more women and girls into sport and keeping them there as part of the Minns Labor Government's four-year Play Her Way strategy to help women and girls get into sport and stay in it.

The projects will build career pathways, drive inclusive cultures, and lift participation for

Statement by Laureate Professor Marcia Langton AO on the repatriation of Ancestral remains from The Donald Thomson Collection to the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu, Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans

Senior Dhalwaŋu leader Yinimala Gumana and family members and Laureate Professor Marcia Langton AO (second right) with the University of Melbourne team.

A Message to the clans and their leaders from Professor Marcia Langton

To the leaders, Elders, families and members of the Dhaḷwaŋu, Maḏarrpa, Djapu, Dhuḏi-Djapu,  Maŋgalili and Marrakulu Clans, I want to express my profound sorrow as your Ancestors are returned to their homelands. Your Ancestors are coming home.

Friday, July 31, 2026

More support for leaving violence in Broome and the West Kimberley

The Albanese Government is strengthening support for victim-survivors of intimate partner violence in regional Western Australia, investing $2.8 million to extend the Leaving Violence Program Regional Trial in Broome.

This extension will provide 300 additional financial support packages for people leaving

$10 million investment to build safer Central Australian communities

More children, young people and families in Central Australia are set to benefit from the Albanese Labor Government’s new $10 million Safe on Country Fund that will improve family and community safety. 

The Safe on Country Fund will support Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to

Ipswich Hub opens to veterans and families of veterans

One of Australia’s biggest defence and veteran communities will benefit from tailored support closer to home with today’s opening of a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Ipswich.

The opening is the latest instalment of the Albanese Government’s more than $50 million commitment to delivering ten new Veterans and Families’ Hubs across the country.

Growing the Hub network is an important part of our work to better support the wellbeing

$3.5 million for veteran-led wellbeing projects

The Albanese government is investing a further $3.5 million into a diverse range of grassroots wellbeing programs to support veterans and families of veterans.

The investment will support some 65 community-based programs across the country, offering everything from ballet lessons to social connection and homelessness support.

Delivered through the successful Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program, the investment will

First step announced to develop potential new oil refinery for Australia

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have announced they will kick off investigations into building a new oil refinery in Western Australia. The project is proposed by Perdaman, and would help strengthen energy security in Australia.

The Prime Minister and Premier travelled to Karratha to announce they will conduct a

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Site preparations begin for Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium

Preparatory works are now underway at the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, marking another major milestone in one of Tasmania’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects.

Hazell Bros is undertaking the bulk earthworks following a competitive procurement

Construction begins on new Launceston Hospice

Construction is now underway on the new Launceston Hospice, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a dedicated, purpose-built hospice facility for Northern Tasmania.

Local contractor VOS Construction & Joinery has been appointed to deliver the project, which will transform the Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct into a purpose-built hospice and hospice respite facility.

The project represents an important investment in specialist palliative care infrastructure and

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