Hi! I’m Madison.

I’m an Indigenous Australian journalist based in London.

My bylines include Tate Modern, Mastermind, Refinery29 Australia, Missing Perspectives, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Sydney Morning Herald, NME Australia, Women’s Agenda, Daisy Green, National Indigenous Television (NITV), Australian Associated Press (AAP), 9Honey and more.

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Selected Work

As a Digital Journalist at NITV and a freelancer for numerous publications, I have written hundreds of stories and features covering politics, Indigenous affairs, breaking news, lifestyle, fashion, television, film, music and opinion. Below is a small selection.

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Illustrated by Janelle Burger for Refinery29 Australia

History made as first major Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition opens in Europe

EXPLAINER: What was the Handback of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa?

40th anniversary of the Uluṟu Kata-Tjuṯa Handback celebrated in London

A toppled statue of a slave trader has been placed in a UK museum. Could this approach work in Australia?

The high-end Blak jewellery brand shining on red carpets

Makalie Watts-Owens died while at St Vincent's Hospital. Her mum is fighting for justice

NITV

King Stingray: Yolngu surf rock band forged from lifelong friendship and family

BARKAA: Rapper claims the crown with fiery hip-hop that honours Blak women

Thelma Plum announces ‘Meanjin’ EP and tour, shares new single

Ngaiire: “You don’t want to go to the grave clutching to a character you’ve been portraying to the world”

NME Australia

Commission for Tate Modern, London

Tate Modern: Speaking, Weaving, Passing On: Rematriation in Practice

ABC

New Blak Douglas work to challenge perceptions of Aboriginal art

Kindred documentary: Filmmakers Gillian and Adrian share their story of reconnecting with Country and culture after growing up as adoptees in white families

Marlee Silva's Skin in the Game documentary tackles big issues in rugby league

One Mind, One Heart: The legacy of the Yirrkala barks, Australia's first successful petitions

Mastermind Magazine

Refinery29 Australia: As The Voice To Parliament Debate Continues, We Must Make Space For Differing Indigenous Perspectives To Be Heard

Missing Perspectives: Is this the country we want to celebrate?

Missing Perspectives: How do you reconcile a social media ban for children, while being comfortable with locking them up?

Opinion

Sacred Ground: For centuries of struggle, Australia returned Uluru and Kata Tjuta to their Traditional Owners, for whom these natural wonders are sacred sites - and sacred responsibilities.

Substack

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