Queensland Government
Namalata Thusi - Edition 14
Message from the Minister
NAIDOC Week is upon us. Its name originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
Mackay artist’s work is the face of NAIDOC
Budding Mackay Indigenous artist Matthew Humphries has won this year’s national NAIDOC Week poster competition.
The First Australians, we have a deadly story
Queensland has a new online gallery to show the success of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You can be part of it.
Don Bemrose, opera baritone
How many rugby league fans dream of singing the national anthem at a State of Origin game? Don Bemrose did.
Tom Mosby, research manager and TV star
Tom Mosby carries the responsibility of spreading Indigenous culture throughout the State Library of Queensland, and he’s loving it.
Juliette Knox, businesswoman
Juliette Knox has turned a shopping disappointment into a burgeoning internet business with little more than hard work and a solid business plan.
Dale Chapman, chef and teacher
Dale Chapman is taking her world to the world.
Jesse Williams, gridiron star
Jesse Williams has set the American college football scene on fire.
Cristilee Louttit, Indigenous recruiter
Cristilee Louttit is blazing her own trail, and it’s one that’s inspiring other young Indigenous people.
Hope Vale lass blitzes Dukes
Shaunica Lee Cheu, from Hope Vale, is one of 30 St Patrick’s College girls participating in this year’s Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Townsville.
Cindy strengthens university resolve
Cindy strengthens university resolve
Coming to America
North America’s film and television industry is being hit with a tidal wave of enthusiasm named Ailsa Walsh.
Researcher uncovering role of Indigenous farm hands
Indigenous people are to be recognised for their roles in developing Australia’s pastoral industry.
Sprinter wins a bronzed place in history
Generations after his greatest achievement, a forgotten athlete finds new-found respect.
Accor targets Indigenous workers
Accor targets Indigenous workers
Woman's volunteering brings perfect job
Woman’s volunteering brings perfect job
Traditional Owners reclaim Starcke
Traditional Owners reclaim Starcke
News in brief
What's happening around the state
Origin time, island style
Origin time, island style
Dates to remember
A calendar of events.
Last reviewed 18 July 2011
Last modified 15 May 2012
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