Head to the 43rd National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, where exceptional artists gather together in celebration of their work from across the country.

This week Noognar songwoman Gina Williams and writers Tasma Walton discuss how they've used their creative practice to celebrate loved ones lost

Trace the flow of connection between freshwater and sea countries with Dharug artist Billy Bain as he reflects on his solo exhibition By the River at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Then Bradley Chatfield provides the inside scoop on this year's Clancestry programming. And for Word Up Jade McHughes looks to the night sky as she shares her final Ngarrindjeri word.

Heartbreak High and Thou Shalt Not Steal star Sherry Lee Watson discusses how she's preparing for her stage debut in the play 'Break of Day'.  Cultural advisor Shanice Hamilton offers advice on dealing with cultural load and unpaid work demands.  And for Word Up, Jade McHughes shares the Ngarrindjeri word for a beloved bird.

Jane Harrison, Guy Simon and Googoorewon Knox explain how they're reframing the enigmatic history of a Blak icon.

This NAIDOC Week, Awaye celebrates the contribution of two artistic trailblazers: Bronwyn Bancroft and Djambawa Marawili.  Plus for Word Up, Jade McHughes shares the Ngarrindjeri word for a remarkable marine creature.

Choreographer Beau Dean Riley Smith discusses receiving a new and rare fellowship that gives him three years and $300,000 to produce a major new work.  Then for Awaye's 50 Years of Deadly NAIDOC Series, visual artist Carmen Glynn-Braun shares the importance of valuing Blak Resilience and her latest work. Plus for Word Up, Lloyd Mudgedell and Marie Mudgedell share a some more words in Ngardi language.

Zaya and Nemo from the five-man Indie band, South Summit chat about the musical makeup of their new album 'Run it Back'.  Awaye continues to celebrate this year's NAIDOC theme, as choreographer Thomas Kelly shares his hopes for Blak dancers in the future. For Word Up, Marie Mudgedell shares a little more of Ngardi language from the Great Sandy Desert region.

Musical powerhouse Casey Donovan shares her road to self-discovery through her tribute to the modern soul superstar Amy Winehouse at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.  Critically acclaimed writer Evelyn Araluen discusses the importance of writing for Blak audiences as part of Awaye's 50 Years of Deadly NAIDOC series.  Plus for Word Up, language legend Patrick Smith shares more of the Ngardi language, spoken across the Great Sandy Desert region.

Head to AIATSIS Summit 2026 with AIATSIS CEO Leonard Hill, and mob from across the country as they reflect on "Our Truth, Our Power, Our Future". Then award-winning Noongar director Ian Michael shares his hopes for the future of Indigenous arts, as Awaye kickstarts its 50 Years of Deadly series. Plus for Word Up meet a Ngardi language legend.