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3 weeks ago | 
nit.com.au | Phoebe Blogg |Maria Marouchtchak |David Prestipino |Callan Morse
Originally opened in 2018, and created from a love of cooking and passion for culture, Indigenous-owned and operated restaurant Mabu Mabu /Big Esso has officially closed its doors. Founded by chef and member of the Komet Tribe of the Meriam people in the Torres Strait, Nornie Bero, Mabu Mabu was created from Bero's dream to make native ingredients the hero of the Australian kitchen.
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3 weeks ago | 
nit.com.au | Nicole Brown |Maria Marouchtchak |David Prestipino |Callan Morse
For many First Nations women, success is built on resilience, cultural strength, and unwavering commitment to community. Yet, beneath these achievements lies an invisible burden—imposter syndrome. This persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy is magnified for Indigenous women navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate spaces, where they often work twice as hard to be seen, heard, and valued while balancing cultural responsibilities and professional ambitions.
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3 weeks ago | 
nit.com.au | Maria Marouchtchak |Phoebe Blogg |Giovanni Torre |David Prestipino
After years of experience in social impact storytelling, Narungga woman Sianna Catullo chose to embrace the storytelling woven into her DNA, embarking on mission to ensure Mob have control over their own narratives and shaping a future where First Nations creatives take the lead.
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4 weeks ago | 
nit.com.au | Dechlan Brennan |Maria Marouchtchak |Joseph Guenzler |Giovanni Torre
Applications will open on Friday for new on-Country learning opportunities as part of the government's Junior Ranger program. Up to 10 new Junior Ranger projects have been created across the country in every state and territory as part of the $6 million expansion of the program.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Maria Marouchtchak |Joseph Guenzler |Giovanni Torre
From sharing the stage with 30 of Australia's most iconic fashion brands at Melbourne Fashion Week last year to spearheading a 'change the date' campaign and moving retail spaces, Clothing The Gaps shows no signs of slowing down as they embark on their next venture. The social enterprise is making history as it launches in 14 Universal Store locations around Australia on March 26.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Maria Marouchtchak |Callan Morse |David Prestipino |Phoebe Blogg
The highly anticipated First Nations-led festival YIRRAMBOI has released 90 per cent of their 2025 program, set to transform the streets of Naarm/Melbourne over the 10-day showcase. Since 2017 YIRRAMBOI has provided a stage for First Nations artists, performers, creatives and communities to thrive.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Jasper Bruce |Giovanni Torre |Maria Marouchtchak
Rachael Pearson is in danger of losing her NSW halfback jersey after teenager Kasey Reh beat her for selection at the Sky Blues' preliminary State of Origin camp. AAP has been told Pearson and Taliah Fuimaono were the only two incumbent NSW players omitted from coach John Strange's 30-player squad on formBoth were also not invited to Saturday's induction day as the Sky Blues begin a new era after Kylie Hilder stepped down in the wake of last year's 2-1 series loss.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Ben McKay |Joseph Guenzler |Dechlan Brennan |Maria Marouchtchak
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defied a second no-confidence motion in as many weeks to stay on as Samoa's prime minister. Just how long she can hang on remains an open question, with her weakened minority government reliant on support from either the opposition or her former party. Fiame, prime minister since 2021, was kicked out of her FAST party for demoting minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt from cabinet after he was charged with criminal offences.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Joseph Guenzler |Dechlan Brennan |Maria Marouchtchak
Bundanon recently announced its first exhibition for 2025, Thinking Together: Exchanges with the Natural World, running from 1 March to 8 June. The exhibition will feature major commissions by artists including Robert Andrew, Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan, and Keg de Souza. It explores themes of reciprocity, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing between humans and the natural world.
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1 month ago | 
nit.com.au | Phoebe Blogg |Maria Marouchtchak |Joseph Guenzler
From kicking the year off working on Style Up's January cover photo shoot, to taking on several new clients, Mildura-based First Nations makeup artist Louise Stuart is now taking on the Melbourne Fashion Festival. This week Style Up caught up with the talented creative to learn more about what it is like to work behind the scenes in such a large scale event.
