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Elaine Crombie is a powerhouse performer, and she's putting those skills to use in stand-up comedy.

Elaine shares what’s drawn her to stand-up, and how the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars are teaching her to pay-it-forward.

Michael Hutchings is the Head of First Nations Programming at Sydney Opera House.

From Generations and Dynasties, to Unwrapped, to Vivid Sydney and DanceRites the his plate at the Opera House is incredibly full right now.

After a year in the role, Michael discusses how he’s putting his stamp on the Opera House.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has spent years working with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the country to create books, resources and programs in which First Nations kids can see themselves, their culture and their languages.

That work has just been recognised on the world stage, with the charity winning a major international award for children's and young adult literature, worth $725,000.

Indigenous Literacy Foundation CEO Ben Bowen shares what the win means. 

This week, language legend Jay Minning shares a Pitjantjatjara word that helps keep him grounded.

Following the success of Alone Australia's first season the reality show is back, and this time the stakes are even higher.

Ten survivalists are taking on the wilderness of Aotearoa/New Zealand, documenting their own isolated battles and striving to be the last person standing to win $250,000.

Executive producer Riima Daher and cast member Jason Allwood explain how the this latest season conveys a custodial relationship with land and rethinks connections with community.

Watch Alone Australia on SBS every Wednesday at 7.30pm, or catch up on SBS On Demand from 8.30pm.

With songs about the hunter-gatherer life, surviving British atomic testing, and a profound connection to culture that spans back 2,000 generations – Desert Stars are a band with a lot to say.

Lead guitarist Derek Coleman, drummer Ashley Franks, frontman Jay Minning and bass guitarist Justin Currie discuss what inspires them as musicians, and play live in the ABC RN studios on Gadigal Country.