Nicole Brown

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About Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is a prominent Larrakia leader, advocate, and City of Darwin Councillor (Lyons Ward) known for her work with First Nations people, driving cultural safety, and fostering community connection, recognised with awards like Darwin Citizen of the Year 2022 for her work in Indigenous affairs, leadership, and youth engagement, inspiring many through her own journey overcoming adversity.

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Aboriginal Investment NT: $73.5 million to back First Nations-led economic development across the Territory

Aboriginal economic development is strongest when Aboriginal people have the power to decide what their communities need, where investment should go and what success looks like.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 20, 2026
The title does not make the leader

I have been thinking a lot about humility in leadership and what it really means to lead people well. I recently sat in a group conversation where someone spoke about the idea of leaders being willing...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 12, 2026
Building opportunity: Kennelly Constructions recognised with Sunshine Coast's inaugural Blak Business Award

For more than 15 years, Kennelly Constructions has built a reputation for delivering quality projects while creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 11, 2026
'When language lives, culture lives': Dharug children’s book receives international recognition

For generations Aboriginal languages were silenced, suppressed, and pushed out of everyday life. However nowadays, Aboriginal communities are reclaiming those languages, strengthening them and creatin...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 11, 2026
From the Top End to the Commonwealth Games podium: Briseis Brittain inspires a generation

For every young Territorian chasing a dream that feels just out of reach, Briseis Brittain has shown what is possible. Standing proudly on the podium with a Commonwealth Games bronze medal around her...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 4, 2026
'A postcode should never determine your future': Kylie Stothers laying foundations for the next generation

For proud Jawoyn woman Kylie Stothers, creating change in Aboriginal health has never been about titles or recognition. It has always been about making sure the next generation walks through doors tha...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 4, 2026
One act of courage: Lowitja O'Donoghue's legacy lives on

Today, communities across Australia are invited to honour the life of one of the nation's greatest Aboriginal leaders, not only by remembering her achievements, but by continuing the work she began.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Aug 1, 2026
From student to mentor: Malakye Blow is shaping the next generation

For proud Butchulla and Munanjali man Malakye Blow, leadership has always been about returning to community and creating opportunities for those coming after him.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jul 31, 2026
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