New CEO for Yindjibarndi
Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation (NYFL), which in the last 10 years has contributed $30 million to services for the two language groups and the wider community in the Pilbara, has appointed Bruce Jorgensen as its new […]
BUSINESS
Zach’s riding a wave of success from the US
Americans are loving artist Zachary Bennett-Brook’s distinctive hand-painted surfboards. The Wollongong artist, who is of Torres Strait Islander descent, began painting boards professionally about three years ago, inspired by the colour of the sea and […]
Sydney celebrating business leadership
The City of Sydney is supporting two events to celebrate Indigenous Business Month. A special breakfast will be held on October 25 at Customs House in Circular Quay and a workshop will be held on […]
ALPAC top dog in annual ORIC ratings
The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation in the Northern Territory has taken out the number one spot in a list of Australia’s top 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations. The list, released this month, […]
Cattle boss North looks south for ILC’s future growth
Craig North, the first Indigenous CEO of National Indigenous Pastoral Enterprises, has taken over the helm of one of Australia’s biggest cattle producers at a time beef prices are booming on the back of tight supply […]
New short stay planned for Kimberley
A new $21.1 million short stay accommodation facility for Aboriginal visitors to Broome is one step closer after the WA government called for construction tenders for the project. Housing minister Colin Holt said the facility […]
FMG recognised for Indigenous jobs program
Iron ore giant Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has been recognised for its program for Indigenous workers at the Australian Mines and Metals Association National (AMMA) Conference in Perth. The company’s training program Trade Up won […]
ICRG takes out NAIDOC business gong
Indigenous Construction Resources Group Ltd — which provides support to resource companies across Queensland, WA and the NT — is riding high after being announced WA’s Indigenous Business of the Year. The civil, mining, maintenance […]
Peak body seeks ‘investment-ready’ business ideas
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council is pushing through with its economic development blueprint, offering loans of up to $500,000 to local Aboriginal councils and related business entities. NSWALC Chair Roy Ah-See said loans of up […]
RMIT opened for business and seeking entrepreneurs
RMIT University has celebrated Reconciliation Week by offering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs the chance to start their own business with a new scholarship. The Indigenous Business Creation Scholarships will provide students with free […]