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'Bangarra in the Wiradjuri language translates as 'to make fire'. And since its conception in 1989, Bangarra has been making fire, sharing stories with community members and wider audiences, on a journey spanning language, oceans, spirits and ancestry.'
'Cast members of landmark ABC drama Mystery Road have been celebrated at the annual Equity Ensemble Awards, which honour outstanding performances by Australian actors.'
'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar launched a special exhibition at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, last month.'
'She Who Must Be Loved is airing as part of NITVs NAIDOC programming on Sunday, July 14, at 8:30pm. The special documentary recently aired at Sydney Film Festival and was awarded the Best Australian Documentary prize by the Documentary Foundation.'
'Young Aboriginal woman Rona Glynn-McDonald has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts - the Diana Award.'
'Pioneering Wiradjuri activist Bill (William) Ferguson is back in town and standing tall upon his iconic soapbox, proudly exuding his spirit for all eternity, and all Australians.'
'Tony Briggs has been a busy man for the past 25 years. Gracing the stage and TV screens on groundbreaking programs such as Cleverman on the ABC, writing and producing, and being a dad.'
'Belvoir is now accepting entries for the Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellowship, a launching pad for new talent with a $25.000 paid residency at Belvoir in Sydney.'