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Meet Our Artists

Meet the up-and-coming artists who have designed some deadly pieces this NAIDOC Week Deborah Rose ArchieNjrinymani Country Deborah Rose Archie is a participant of ILF’s Talent Pathways Program. My name is Deborah Rose Archie, but I prefer to be called “Rose”. I was born in Western Australia, in Kununurra. Before moving to a remote community in the […]

Our Partners

The NAIDOC Week campaign has been created by First Nations people and with intentional partnerships focused on supporting existing relationships through leadership empowerment and creating self-determination opportunities for First Nations people now, and future generations.   Ryhia Dank – ‘Nardurna’ Lendlease commissioned Ryhia Dank to create a bespoke artwork for NAIDOC Week 2026, with the […]

Deadly Pop up Shop

Our Deadly Pop-up Shop is now OPEN! Opening hours: From 11AM–2PM on Tuesday, 14 July–Wednesday, 22 July. Created in collaboration by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) and Clothing the Gaps, our exclusive collection of NAIDOC merchandise has officially arrived, available for purchase right here in the Darling Quarter North and South Lobbies.  Browse our online store here. Plus, learn more about the artists behind the beautiful […]

NAIDOC WEEK at DQ – Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly

NAIDOC Week Theme: 50 Years of Deadly This year’s theme, 50 Years of Deadly, marks a milestone—a tribute to the people who built the NAIDOC Week movement. This moment is about looking back at the stories and strength it took to get here. It’s about what Australia is now and who First Nations people are today: […]

Kid’s Lunches & Treats at DQ

Kid’s Lunches & Treats at Darling Quarter Fueling your family’s adventure in Darling Harbour these school holidays? Swing by for a delicious, kid-approved lunch for $15 or less or a super sweet traet for all the family. It’s the perfect way to recharge before diving back into the fun. Braza Churrascaria Burger, Chips + Soft […]

Autumn School Holiday Fun at Darling Quarter

Discover a world of excitement and adventure during the Autumn School Holidays at Darling Quarter. Take advantage of our beautiful picnic spots, with lush greenery and stunning views, perfect for a relaxed family picnic on our Village Green, or dine-in at our collection of restaurants and eateries. Don’t miss out on the packed program of […]

SYMBIOSIS

The cool, clear air is punctuated by the vibrant yellow of the Acacia flower, blooming en masse. Clear, salty seas illuminate the abundant life in the coral reefs, while at altitude, snow gently dusts the land. The shorter days take on a new urgency, to forage and feed; fortifying for long, cold nights. These times are hard, but will eventually give way to a warmer dawn.

EXHALATION

The intensity of heat gives way to a calmer time, and a fresh harvest of fruits, berries and roots emerge. Butterflies and birds flit between flowers, simultaneously drinking the nectar and delivering the pollen which will, in time, reignite a new cycle of emergence. This peaceful time is illuminated by beautiful, golden sunsets, slowly retracting as the long, cool nights draw in.

SENESCENCE

The hottest part of the year brings with it extremes. Scorched land cracks open in desperation for the deluge of rain that storms will eventually, inevitably bring. These storms churn the rivers and creeks, igniting feeding frenzies among hungry fish. This is a harsh, unsettled time. Many won’t survive. But with endings, come new beginnings.

EMERGENCE

Cold winds make way for warming air, while gentle rains cleanse and replenish the land. The buds of the Waratah redden, and before long they bloom, heavy with nectar. This long-awaited nourishment gives way to a cacophony of life; new, flourishing; and old, reawakening. All emerging to celebrate this time of plenty.