This weekend saw the start of NAIDOC Week which celebrates 50 years of a week-long celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

Originating with the 1938 Day of Mourning protest on 26 January, what is now known as National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) is held across Australia each July it’s celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.

The theme of this year's NAIDOC Week is 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.'

Bronwyn Kidd, Flickerfest Festival Director joins us via Zoom to let us know about the 18th Arakwal NAIDOC Week, Short Film Screening 2025.

A collaboration between Arakwal BOBBAC, Flickerfest & iQ presenting their annual evening of inspiring First Nations storytelling celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 and this year’s theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’.

The filmmakers and film creatives featuring in the 18th Arakwal NAIDOC week screening are some of the leading lights in indigenous film today, blazing brightly on Australian screens and stage. 

Screening: Byron Theatre 6.30pm.

NAIDOC Event Calendar: Hear what's happening around the Shire this week. From art exhibitions to gatherings, elders' meetings to weaving circles, music, food and play. Keep the kids entertained with a cultural school holiday experience!

Faith Avidor is the gallery & event organiser for Mullum Clay, a collective of community minded clay lovers who gather in the little studio behind the Drill Hall in Mullum and potter patiently.

This Friday's community event and fundraiser 'Ceramics Soup and Chai Night' invites you to purchase a bowl or mug to see how it fits your soup or chai!

 This is a community fundraising event with all proceeds going towards buying a new kiln for the space.

Head along this Friday 11th July from 5pm.