NAIDOC Week

Saturday, June 03

Footy star inspires students

Gemma Houghton was just six when Cathy Freeman triumphantly wrapped herself in the Aboriginal flag moments after her golden run at the Sydney Olympics.

Monica's NAIDOC gift to Centacare

AFLW best-and-fairest Anne Hatchard has lit up Country in boots bearing her dots. SANFLW players have proudly worn her designs in Indigenous Round. And Sherrin balls carrying symbols of her on-field journey have been passed between clubs as gifts.

John Lochowiak (left) participates in the smoking ceremony held in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. Picture: Ben Macmahon

Constitutional recognition for Indigenous gaining support

Support for changes to the Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is gaining traction across the whole community, according to a local Aboriginal leader.