5 culturally significant species that love a Net-Free Reef
Reef species are sacred, especially to Traditional Owners connected with the Great Barrier Reef. Here are five culturally significant species that would...
5 May 2023
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Indigenous food for thought: Traditional agriculture workshop with Black Duck Foods
Words by Rosie Goslett-King, Women Rangers Environmental Network (WREN) Coordinator at WWF-AustraliaIn November 2022, Black Duck Foods held the first of many...
12 April 2023
Treetment: 5 culturally significant trees used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medicine
For centuries, trees have been central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being. Here are five culturally significant native Australian...
6 March 2023
The story of the black bean tree
The black bean tree has long been used by the Jirrabul people in Queensland as an indicator of storm season approaching. After thousands of years, local Elders...
22 February 2023
Download these very special Indigenous seasons social media celebration assets
Download these very special WWF-Australia social media assets to celebrate the start of Indigenous seasons with your friends, family and followers.
16 November 2022
“Gali Maayrr”: why Australian water management needs Indigenous voices
Australian water needs Indigenous Traditional Knowledge to be the healthiest it can be, both now and into the future. In this revealing interview, proud...
2 November 2022
Five culturally significant animals you can discover in the 'My Backyard' tool
No matter where you are in Australia, you are never too far away from wildlife with deep significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here...
7 September 2022
One endangered animal, two mobs, a shared dream
The first of 36 jet-setting bettongs were released on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula (Guuranda) in June as part of the groundbreaking Marna Banggara...
21 August 2022
Recognising Indigenous Knowledges is not just culturally sound, it’s good science
For tens of thousands of years, First Nations people have addressed changing weather on this continent and successfully applied their knowledges to land...
4 July 2022
Rewilding lungtalanana: Returning nature, culture and sovereignty to the wilds of the Bass Strait
After years of post-invasion destruction and bushfires, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC), WWF-Australia’s Rewilding Australia team, and researchers from...
2 July 2022
Five ways you can support mob caring on Country
WWF-Australia’s Indigenous Engagement team members Rosie Goslett-King, Ben Kitchener and Cliff Cobbo have come together with Girringun Aboriginal Corporation’s...
2 July 2022
Indigenous Cultural Significance of the Bungaroo (Saltwater Turtle)
In this gorgeous video, Girringun Ranger Andrew Congoo talks about why the bungaroo (saltwater turtle) means so much to Indigenous Saltwater people in...
22 May 2022