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The Quandamooka festival is a multi-artform event that celebrates continuing culture of the Nughi, Nunukul, and Goenpul clans of Quandamooka.

Quandamooka festival is gearing up for 2026 celebrations, and is calling on community for stallholders, artists, vendors and more.

"It made me ask myself the question, what would we look like if we, as Blak women, had the freedom to adorn ourselves and to feel beautiful with in ourselves?".

Jasmine was selected for her deeply personal artistic practice exploring motherhood, healing, identity and cultural connection.

Baker Boy has won three awards at this year's the National Indigenous Music Awards.

The latest National and International news for the 8th August 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Friday 7 August 2026.

Selected as a Telstra Work on Paper Award finalist in the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), Angkamuthi and Yadhaykana artist Teho Ropeyarn reawakens Ancestral narratives through monumental printmaking.

Selected as a finalist for the Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D Award in the 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), Lower Southern Arrernte artist Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello OAM translates ancestral lineage and place into masterfully blown glass.

As Supply Nation prepares to host its flagship event, Connect 2026, NITV Radio speaks with CEO Kate Russell about the continued growth of the Indigenous business sector and the role supplier diversity plays in creating economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Kamilaroi artist Dennis Golding has created the National Portrait Gallery's first etching — a collaborative portrait of Redfern Elder Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo OAM that transforms a simple cup of tea into a permanent monument of community and belonging.

Redfern Elder and culinary pioneer Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo OAM has become the first sitter in the National Portrait Gallery to be immortalised in etching, unveiled by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

The latest National and International news for the 5th August 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Siena Stubbs is a prominent young Yolŋu leader, artist, filmaker and Garma youth forum participant and speaks with NITV's Breanna Holden about her short film 'Maŋutji (Catching Eyes)', which recently screened at the Sydney Film Festival before being showcased at the Garma Festival.

Yothu Yindi Foundation CEO Denise Bowden welcomed delegates to the Garma Festival with an opening address centred on this year's theme, Bukmak (Everyone).

Foreign Minister Penny Wong used her keynote address at the Garma Festival to highlight the enduring relationships between First Nations peoples and their Pacific neighbours, describing them as a strategic national advantage for Australia.

Minister for Indigenous Australians and Yanyuwa woman Malarndirri McCarthy addressed the crowd at Gulkula, reflecting on the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act NT.

Senior Gumatj leader and Yothu Yindi Foundation Chair Djawa Yunupiŋu has announced plans to establish the Dilak Land Council, a new standalone body representing 13 Yolŋu clans across northeast Arnhem Land.

Recognised as a passionate youth advocate, mentor and the 2025 Northern Territory Young Achiever, Budat Maymuru joined the 'She Power Forum' on day one at the Garma Festival.

Young mob were treated to a special surprise at the Garma Festival when Bluey made an appearance.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro used her first keynote address at the Garma Festival to announce a major Aboriginal land tenure agreement aimed at securing the long term future of Nhulunbuy as the Rio Tinto mine prepares to wind down.

National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter, opened the Garma Education Forum with a keynote speech on day one of the festival.

The latest National and International news for the 31st July 2026.

The countdown is on for the 26th annual Garma Festival, with thousands set to gather at the Gulkula ceremonial site in northeast Arnhem Land from 31 July to 3 August.