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Waskam (Emelda) Davis' grandfather was 'blackbirded' at the age of 12. An apology by the Mayor of Bundaberg for the regions' history of slavery marks an...

Wongatha-Yamatji woman Mary-Ellen Passmore became one of the first people to end her life under the state's new laws on Thursday. Before her death, she spoke to...

The oldest modern human remains ever found on the continent are at risk of being lost in secret burial ceremonies, angering First Nations communities.

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Tokyo Olympics: When to see the mob in action!

Your guide to watching First Nations excellence on the world stage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Uncle Jack Charles on family, fame and infamy

The legendary actor delves into his family history, and says it's time Australia had a reckoning with its past too.

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Miranda Tapsell on the power of music, and the songs that remind her of home

The beloved actor will host the country's "biggest singalong" on Saturday, in a return to pre-pandemic tradition.

12 Apr 2021

SBS confronts Australia’s domestic abuse crisis with revelatory documentary series, See What You Made Me Do

Hosted by investigative journalist Jess Hill, See What You Made Me Do leads a suite of programming examining domestic abuse, on offer across SBS and SBS On Demand...

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Your guide to SBS Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month programming

To support the issues raised in See What You Made Me Do, SBS offers a range of programming and online content to build greater understanding of domestic abuse.

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Flavours of home bring back memories sweet and bitter for Aaron Fa’aoso

Home recipes showcase cultural pride and historical struggle, as Aaron Fa'aoso heads back home to the Torres Strait.

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Living Black returns for a new season, marking Karla Grant's 18th year as Executive Producer

NITV long-running current affairs program Living Black returns for 2021, kicking off with an in-depth interview with legendary actor and personality, Ernie Dingo.

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How to fight a mining co. and win

OPINION: Gomeroi Elder shares her 5 tips on how to save your Country from a mining company.

OPINION

Closure: returning cultural artefacts back to Country

OPINION: When farmers began occupying the homelands, the tools left behind by the Old People were sometimes collected. A movement to repatriate the artefacts...

OPINION

Stones prove the genius of our Old People

OPINION: Proof of our ancestors occupation can be found, scattered throughout the land. Many amateur collectors are now handing back ancient treasures, so the...

OPINION

OPINION: Critical Race Theory – what it isn’t

OPINION: Critical Race Theory isn't the most racist theory of the past 30 years, it isn't on the wrong side of history and it isn't a worldwide movement to view...

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OPINION: 13 ways to support our teenagers to thrive in life

OPINION: Curious how to connect with teenagers & get positive outcomes? Dharug man Peter Downie shares his top tips to heal, repair and engage again.

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OPINION: We need laws that treat our cultural heritage with respect

OPINION: Too often, our people have been promised change, only to watch reports stack up and gather dust. The Juukan Gorge report can't be another on that pile,...

OPINION

OPINION: Why I’m hanging up my boxing gloves this Reconciliation week

OPINION: After the 'whitest ever' exchange at my boxing gym had me cancelling my membership, I will now be taking my fight elsewhere, writes Shahni Wellington.

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The SBS Emerging Writers' Competition returns for 2021

The competition aims to uncover bold new voices that reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia by inviting aspiring writers to share their stories and have their...

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False comparison between anti-lockdown protests and BLM, Women's March called out

Numerous users have reiterated that Black Lives Matter and Women’s marches were non-violent and organisers for those events enforced strict COVID-19 safety...

25 Jul 2021

The little Northern Territory island producing nationally acclaimed Indigenous artists

Melville Island is producing nationally and internationally recognised artists, seven of whom have been nominated in this year’s Telstra National Aboriginal and...

4 Jan 2021

Tributes for legendary Torres Strait Islander musician Henry Seaman Dan after his death at the age of 91

Prominent Torres Strait Islander musician Henry Seaman Dan is being honoured by family and friends after his death at the age of 91.

29 Dec 2020 - 10:55am

Indigenous cricket hero's Hall of Fame nod

The star member of the Aboriginal team to tour England in 1868, Johnny Mullagh, will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in February.

23 Dec 2020

Coronavirus cancelled Tainga's big stage debut. Now he'll star in the must-see show of 2021

Performer Tainga Savage has landed a part in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, which is set to open in Sydney next year. But it follows a year of emotional...

4 Jan 2021

How a walk up a mountain is connecting people to Tasmania's Aboriginal history

The wukalina walk is a four-day Aboriginal-owned and operated walk in north-east Tasmania which has become more popular with locals since the coronavirus pandemic...