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  • The man we know as Uncle Charlie

    The man we know as Uncle Charlie
    2025/07/17
    Two years after the Broome air raid—when Japanese Zero fighter planes attacked and more than 80 lives were lost—local Bardi man Charles D’Antoine was awarded a medal by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for saving three Dutch nationals. Now, 83 years on, the Australian government has yet to formally acknowledge Uncle Charlie’s act of bravery. In the second episode of this 3-part series, host Paulien Roessink finds out who Uncle Charlie was, and what was the cost of being a hero?
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    22 分
  • The Bay is on Fire

    The Bay is on Fire
    2025/07/16
    On a hot autumn day in Broome, 1942 a young Indigenous man named Charles D’Antoine is cleaning boat planes along Roebuck Bay. Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, couldn’t have imagined the carnage that was about to be unleashed on this small regional town. Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, leaving approximately 80 people dead. Amid the chaos, Uncle Charlie saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?
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    29 分
  • Love will keep driving us: Torres Strait Islander 'in shock' after landmark climate case dismissed

    Love will keep driving us: Torres Strait Islander 'in shock' after landmark climate case dismissed
    2025/07/15
    The Federal Court has dismissed a landmark case which argued the federal government breached its duty of care to protect the Torres Strait Islands from climate change. The case, brought by Traditional Owners Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai in 2021, argued the government held a duty of care to the Indigenous peoples and alleged that its failure to adequately reduce emissions has contributed to harm of their island communities. Justice Michael Wigney delivered the Federal Court's ruling, says the government had no such duty in this case.
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    6 分
  • 'Watershed moment': Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks first major solo exhibition of the artist in Europe

    'Watershed moment': Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks first major solo exhibition of the artist in Europe
    2025/07/14
    The opening of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the Tate Modern marks the first major solo exhibition of the First Nations artist in Europe. Five years in the making, the show is a collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia and showcases the works of one of Australia's most renowned artists.
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    4 分
  • INTERVIEW: How Indigenous businesses are creating $42 billion in social value each year

    INTERVIEW: How Indigenous businesses are creating $42 billion in social value each year
    2025/07/14
    A landmark report released this week has found Indigenous businesses are helping to make progress on Closing the Gap targets, creating $42.6 billion in social value each year. That means every dollar invested equates to $3.66 in social value. The report by Supply Nation, which runs the largest directory of Indigenous businesses in Australia, says it leads to improved mental health conditions, increased pride among communities, and a better connection to culture and Country. Supply Nation CEO Kate Russell spoke with Stephanie Youssef about the report's findings.
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    8 分
  • Traditional owners hope rock art heritage listing will attract eyes of the world

    Traditional owners hope rock art heritage listing will attract eyes of the world
    2025/07/13
    An ancient indigenous rock art collection in Western Australia's Pilbara region has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traditional owners travelled to Paris for the decision, where member nations unanimously voted for the inclusion of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. The engravings pre-date anything found in ancient Egypt or the Roman empire.
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    5 分
  • Product makers taking home the chocolates in Indigenous business boom

    Product makers taking home the chocolates in Indigenous business boom
    2025/07/12
    A new report from non-profit organisation Supply Nation has found Indigenous businesses are experiencing growing demand for their products, and increased exports to other countries. Indigenous businesses have been found to create more than 40 billion dollars in value each year, helping to progress Closing the Gap targets, and leading to stronger connection to culture and country.
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    4 分
  • The historic Tasmanian site that's both sacred - and painful

    The historic Tasmanian site that's both sacred - and painful
    2025/07/09
    On Flinders Island in Bass Strait sits a little-known place, significant to not only Tasmanian and Australian history ... but global history. It's known as Wybalenna and it’s a place of deep sorrow for the Aboriginal community. But in more recent years an effort has been underway to make it a more comfortable place for the Aboriginal community to spend time for healing and truth-telling. With the community gathering there this week to mark NAIDOC week and continue the truth-telling that's been happening since colonisation.
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    9 分