Dark Lightning
A modern Indigenous voice
Dark Lightning is a 100% Aboriginal owned company delivering world class Public Art, Consultation and Engagement, Strategy and Design.
Our designs are more than aesthetic, they are cultural narratives, lived experiences, and expressions of respect for the world’s oldest continuous culture. Inspired by First Nations stories and knowledge passed down through generations since times beginning, Dark Lightning’s aim is to create sustainable environments that foster deep connections between people, place, and time.
Our mission is to build bridges between ancient knowledge and contemporary innovation, empowering both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to celebrate our nation's rich heritage. Dark lightning empowers both Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities to speak with inclusion, authenticity and give an Indigenous voice to both uncover and celebrate traditional Indigenous knowledge as well as the formation of new, contemporary ideas.
Tim Moriarty Founder
Tim Moriarty Bundiyan is a Yanuwa man. He was blessed to be born into a family connected across Indigenous Australia. Tim in his larrikin cheeky brown snake style has developed and nurtured those relationships over the years. Tim has a formal education in music, the arts and design, as well as deep expertise in technology and systems. He has integrated into his work over the past 20 years. He has worked both in his parents’ business and independently on significant projects incorporating Aboriginal design principles. Tim is excited by the opportunity to integrate ancient wisdoms with contemporary thinking to deliver solutions in country, for community and place.
Shannon Valantine
Jeanie Moran
Aunty Jeanie Moran is a proud Barada Bana, Yuin, and Cammeraygal saltwater woman, deeply rooted in her cultural heritage and community. Her spiritual and cultural foundation is anchored in her Songlines, encompassing six language groups in New South Wales and four in Central Queensland.As a local grassroots Elder, Aunty Jeanie is dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous stories and healing practices. Her deep connection to her ancestry and unwavering dedication to cultural preservation make Aunty Jeanie Moran a respected and cherished figure within the community, inspiring others to honour and engage with Indigenous heritage.In 2024, she played a pivotal role in the “Keep the Fire Burning” exhibition at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability. Additionally, Aunty Jeanie collaborated with the Re-Right Collective and her grandchildren to create a ceramic installation of a Nawi (canoe) for the “X-Change” exhibition at The Concourse in Chatswood.
Binowee Bayles
Binowee is a proud Koori woman born on Gadigal Country in Redfern, Sydney, with heritage from the Eora, Wonnarua, Bundjalung, Birri Gubba, Gungalu, and Wulli Wulli Nations. Her family has been actively advocating for Land Rights and equality since the 1960s, and Binowee continues that legacy through cultural consultancy, advocacy, and leadership. As the former Head of Indigenous Programs at AMP Limited, Binowee provided cultural oversight for AMP and Collimate over a seven-year tenure, leading the development and implementation of their Reconciliation Action Plan. Her extensive experience spans the finance sector, state government, community organizations, and NGOs, with qualifications in financial services, hospitality, tourism, media, business administration, community services, and training assessment. Binowee believes in the power of integrating ancient wisdom with contemporary systems to address modern challenges and build a more inclusive, harmonious future.


