Departmental media releases
Mackay celebrates NAIDOC through stories, weaving and dance Posted: Wednesday 25 November 2020
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Mackay residents are joining weaving, storytelling and dance workshops in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as part of NAIDOC Week 2020 (8-15 November) and beyond.
Mackay shines spotlight on new generation of First Nations artistsPosted: Wednesday 25 November 2020
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
A new art exhibition supported by the Queensland Government, Mackay Regional Council and aged care services and disability support provider, Feros Care, is shining a light on young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Queensland celebrates NAIDOC 2020 differentlyPosted: Thursday 12 November 2020
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Queensland is celebrating NAIDOC Week differently — but just as proudly — in November.
Far North tourism takes local focus during COVID-19Posted: Monday 26 October 2020
Monday, 26 October 2020
Mossman’s Walkabout Cultural Adventures is among Far North Queensland businesses determined to survive and thrive beyond COVID-19.
Rocky road builds business resilience in Central QueenslandPosted: Monday 26 October 2020
Monday, 26 October 2020
BCF Concreting Solutions is among Central Queensland businesses determined to survive and thrive beyond COVID-19.
Doolamai Designs shares dreamtime stories Posted: Friday 23 October 2020
Friday, 23 October 2020
Aboriginal-owned art business Doolamai Designs is among South West Queensland businesses determined to survive and thrive beyond COVID-19.
Weaving culture and community together in the WhitsundaysPosted: Friday 23 October 2020
Friday, 23 October 2020
Deadly Weavers in Airlie Beach is among Whitsunday businesses determined to survive and thrive beyond COVID-19.
Jumbun community aspirations at heart of COVID-19 recoveryPosted: Monday 19 October 2020
Monday, 19 October 2020
Two hours south of Cairns, the small Aboriginal community of Jumbun is driving big changes towards sustainability and economic prosperity.
It’s time to talk treaty in TownsvillePosted: Wednesday 23 October 2019
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Townsville will host North Queensland’s first community consultation session as part of Queensland’s Path to Treaty on Tuesday.
Call for community leaders to champion local aspirationsPosted: Friday 23 August 2019
Thursday, 22 August 2019
Current and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders can register their interest to join a dedicated body overseeing a reform to empower local leadership and community decision making in Queensland’s 19 remote and discrete communities.
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- 30 November 2020
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