First Nations Voices and Opinions

Hear directly from First Nations writers and commentators offering insight, critique and perspective on the issues that shape our communities and our future.

We must continue to close the Gap: McCarthy

Opinion

We must continue to close the Gap: McCarthy

Peter Rowe2026-03-02T12:50:34+08:00March 2, 2026|Opinion|

More than 45,000 Indigenous households lack adequate housing. Here’s what must change

Opinion

More than 45,000 Indigenous households lack adequate housing. Here’s what must change

Peter Rowe2026-02-26T10:42:25+08:00February 26, 2026|Opinion|

‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplaces

Opinion

‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplaces

Peter Rowe2026-02-21T09:50:36+08:00February 21, 2026|Opinion|

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraud, we need stronger oversight

Opinion

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraud, we need stronger oversight

Peter Rowe2026-02-19T14:19:44+08:00February 19, 2026|Opinion|

When the ‘why’ is weak, First Nations engagement is the first thing to go

Opinion

When the ‘why’ is weak, First Nations engagement is the first thing to go

Peter Rowe2026-02-18T14:14:40+08:00February 18, 2026|Opinion|

Closing the Gap narrative does not define us – or direct us

Opinion

Closing the Gap narrative does not define us – or direct us

Peter Rowe2026-02-18T11:31:28+08:00February 18, 2026|Opinion|

When the waters rose: What Floodland reveals about Indigenous healing and climate trauma

Opinion

When the waters rose: What Floodland reveals about Indigenous healing and climate trauma

Peter Rowe2026-02-17T10:10:42+08:00February 17, 2026|Opinion|

As Stolen Generations survivors ‘pass away’, some still await official redress

Opinion

As Stolen Generations survivors ‘pass away’, some still await official redress

Peter Rowe2026-02-16T10:02:04+08:00February 16, 2026|Opinion|

There is no Place for Hatred in Our Nation

Opinion

There is no Place for Hatred in Our Nation

Peter Rowe2026-02-06T11:52:54+08:00February 5, 2026|Opinion|

Senator McCarthy tribute to Kwementyaye Shaw

Culture, Opinion

Senator McCarthy tribute to Kwementyaye Shaw

Peter Rowe2026-01-31T16:36:43+08:00January 31, 2026|Culture, Opinion|

This TikTok star sharing Australian animal stories doesn’t exist – it’s AI Blakface

Opinion

This TikTok star sharing Australian animal stories doesn’t exist – it’s AI Blakface

Peter Rowe2026-01-15T13:33:44+08:00January 15, 2026|Opinion|

Indigenous business reform: who shapes the narrative?

Business, Opinion

Indigenous business reform: who shapes the narrative?

Peter Rowe2026-01-13T13:32:28+08:00January 13, 2026|Business, Opinion|

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