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Take a look inside the mind and heart the award-winning photographer and filmmaker Tracey Moffatt, as she reflects on what it means to have her entire body of work collected by a university museum. Then actor Nyasha Ogden discusses how her love of footy and theatre are colliding in Suzie Miller's new play Strong is the New Pretty. And for Word Up meet Aunty Beth Wright as she shares her language, Wayilwan.

Jacob K Gallagher discusses what it means to have his novel The Doubles published and how his family history has shaped the story. Then artist Zane Saunders prepares to premier his performance installation Preface at PUNQ. And for Word Up Aunty Bronwyn Chambers shares a refreshing word in her language — Darkinjung.

Professor Henrietta Marrie reflects on how her early life and her family helped shape her career advocating for Indigenous communities and protecting their rights and interests. Then Miss Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward and her sister Dr Elizabeth Marrikilyi Ellis discuss their bilingual children's book A Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country. Plus for Word Up, language legend Aunty Bronwyn Chambers shares the Darkinjung word for 'children'.

Hear from Larissa Behrendt and Jen Stephenson about what it means to take care of spirit and find resilience in tough times.

Artist Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis discusses her large scale photographic work Connections and how it challenges colonial perceptions of photography and archives.

Rapper and musician DOBBY reflects on how his new futuristic concept album MARSHMALLOW is reconnecting him with his inner child.  Then curator Rebecca Ray and artist Yhonnie Scarce discuss Connections: MCA x Tate — a new, landmark exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. And for Word Up, Lavinia Napaltjarri Heffernan shares one more word in her language Luritja Pintupi.

Acclaimed actor Deborah Mailman reflects on becoming the first Indigenous inductee to the Logies Hall of Fame.  Then Rachel Perkins discusses the value of the local screen industry, and key finding from Screen Currency 2026. And translator and interpreter Lavinia Napaltjarri Heffernan shares more of her language, Pintupi-Luritja.

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.

AWAYE! brings you diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia.