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What Is The Indigenous Voice To Parliament?
by Alicia Vrajlal
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First Nations
As The Voice To Parliament Debate Continues, We Must Make Space For Differing ...
Madison Howarth
17 Mar. 2023
Beauty
12 Indigenous Beauty Brands To Add To Your Makeup & Skincare Routine
Millie Roberts
20 Feb. 2023
Style
Homegrown Talent: 17 Indigenous Australian Fashion Brands To Shop
Pema Bakshi
8 Feb. 2023
Entertainment
‘I Needed That As A Kid’: Australian Idol’s<...
Naomi Gipey was only five years old when she watched Jessica Mauboy audition for Australian Idol back in 2006, but the image of a First Nations woman captu
by Alicia Vrajlal
Politics
Changing The Date ‘Doesn’t Take Away The Pain’ — So W...
As the Australia Day (or more accurately, Invasion Day) public holiday continues to take place on January 26, so does the debate about it being held on the
by Alicia Vrajlal
First Nations
Narelda Jacobs On Why ‘There’s A Different Mood’...
While Narelda Jacobs has previously hosted television broadcasts related to January 26, she says that the mood surrounding the date — that marks the colo
by Alicia Vrajlal
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News
‘A Day Of Mourning Since 1938’: How To Be A Better Ally On Januar...
For close to 30 years, Australians have been asked to celebrate January 26 as Australia Day. But for many, it’s a day that’s marked by terror, trau
by Maggie Zhou
TikTok
10 First Nations TikTok Creators To Help Decolonise Your Feed
by Mikele Syron
News
Rally In Solidarity: Every Invasion Day Protest Happening In Aust...
January 26 is a deeply painful day for First Nations people — a solemn and damning reminder of the enduring ramifications that colonisation and land disp
by Millie Roberts
Entertainment
13 Must-Watch TV Shows & Movies Made By & About First Nations Peo...
At Refinery29 Australia, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the
by Alicia Vrajlal
Books & Art
‘Something I’ll Never Shake’: Brooke Blurton Sh...
The following is an edited exclusive extract from Brooke Blurton’s book Big Love. Every story starts somewhere, and parts of mine have been told by a
by Brooke Blurton
Entertainment
‘It’s Important To Have Blak Voices’: Why Narel...
As the shuffling of on-air talent continues across major Australian TV networks ahead of the new year, the latest development marks some progress for First
by Alicia Vrajlal
Entertainment
The Traitors Star Justine Reid On Representation, Plus-Siz...
Going on a reality TV show has always been a bucket list item for Justine Reid. After a tumultuous few years amid the pandemic, the social worker decided t
by Alicia Vrajlal
Australian Fashion Week
Collaboration Over Competition: Why First Nations Fashion Is A Co...
“Magical” is the word Kaydee Kyle-Taylor uses when summing up what it’s like to be in creative spaces filled with mob. The Wakka Wakka, Birri Gubba,
by Maggie Zhou
Entertainment
How The Real Love Boat’s Sari-Ella Thaiday Deals Wit...
She may have been the second contestant eliminated on reality TV show The Real Love Boat, but Sari-Ella Thaiday isn’t going anywhere. The 25-year-old
by Alicia Vrajlal
Entertainment
Moana-Nui Berryman On Not Looking Like ‘The Girl Next Door&...
The Real Love Boat star Moana-Nui Berryman is no doubt one of the most talked-about contestants on the reality TV show so far since it premiered last week.
by Alicia Vrajlal
Politics
Where’s Our Day Of Mourning? The Queen’s Legacy Is Far From...
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we’ve seen colonies and independent nations across the globe reflect on the history and legacy left behind by the
by Madeline Hayman-R...
Entertainment
The Amazing Race’s Tiffany & Cynthia On Coming From ...
While many teams on The Amazing Race Australia did a lot of physical training before going on the reality TV show, Tiffany Turland and Cynthia Cameron
by Alicia Vrajlal
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Style
The First Nations Talent Set To Take On New York Fashion Week
by Pema Bakshi
Entertainment
Gogglebox Australia Finally Welcomes A First Nations Famil...
It may sound bizarre at first, but the concept of watching other people watching TV and sharing their commentary has become a popular phenomenon, thanks to
by Alicia Vrajlal
Books & Art
Meet The 20-Year-Old Using Art To Explore Her First Nations Culture
Lua Pellegrini has always been passionate about visual arts, but it’s only in the past few years she’s realised how much her talent serves as n
by Alicia Vrajlal
Entertainment
‘We Want People To Do The Work’: Brooke Blurton On Th...
Launching a podcast has become somewhat of a post-reality TV trend, but don’t expect Brooke Blurton’s to be like the rest. The 27-year-old has
by Alicia Vrajlal
Entertainment
The Musicians Bringing Indigenous Languages To The Mainstream
Australia’s historical and ongoing treatment of First Nations people is embarrassing, disturbing, and downright shameful. Our understanding of First Aust
by Maggie Zhou
Living
Resources To Help You Be A Better Ally To First Nations People
One of the most important steps we can take to become better allies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is to educate ourselves. While it̵
by Bree Grant
Entertainment
Mindy Woods On Being The First Queer Indigenous Woman On Maste...
MasterChef Australia: Fans & Favourites contestant Mindy Woods realises the important position she’s been in as a queer Indigenous woman competin
by Alicia Vrajlal
Entertainment
Thelma Plum Talks Touring, TikTok & A Future Reality TV Career
For Thelma Plum, nothing has been more liberating and rewarding than getting back on the road after two years. Like many musicians, she was forced to cance
by Alicia Vrajlal
News
Fighting The Cultural Shame & High Costs Of Menstrual Care In Rem...
Period poverty is a serious issue in Australia, where a significant number of people who menstruate struggle to access period products. Many First Nations
by Alicia Vrajlal
Living
As An Aboriginal Woman, The Aussie Rite Of Passage Of Living In L...
Every morning I wake up and have a glass of water, which in London tastes like recycled plane air. I never appreciated how good I had it back home in Melbo
by Aretha Brown
Entertainment
As An Indigenous Woman, Food Is My World — Here’s What I Wa...
Ever since I was a young girl, I have always been such a foodie. I remember asking my parents if I could have a Chinese banquet for my fifth birthday back
by Mindy Woods
Fired Up
‘It’s The Crest Of A Wave That Indigenous Women Grew&...
As a university researcher undertaking a PhD in education, Amy Thunig has a lot to say when it comes to consent education. Australia’s on the cusp of
by Alicia Vrajlal
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