David Prestipino

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About David Prestipino

David Prestipino is a former Fairfax Media journalist, News Limited features writer and digital editor, and communications specialist, with work published across mainstream press and magazines.

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Future certain for Olympic Dam but not Traditional Owners

A landmark update of a decades-old Indenture agreement guiding development at Olympic Dam and copper-rich Gawler Craton was ratified by the South Parliament on Tuesday despite serious concerns from af...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 17, 2026
Traditional Owners concerned as new BHP deal at Olympic Dam looms

South Australia's push to formalise a new long-term agreement with mining giant BHP has angered Traditional Owner groups. Key points: SA government set a six-working-day submission window Bill forma...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 16, 2026
Y WA's big wheels keep on rolling through Newman

Key points:• Hancock Iron Ore and Kuuwa Rentals extend sponsorship of 4WD bus• The Toyota commuter has improved school attendance in Newman• Transport for kids, youths and families exte...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 13, 2026
Major Kakadu plum purchase shows Indigenous supply chain benefits

Adelaide-based Creative Native Foods has expanded its commitment to Indigenous-led procurement, placing one of its largest Kakadu plum orders of the year with Larrakia-owned harvesting business Aborig...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 5, 2026
Forgotten superfruit returns after rare harvest

Key points:- Burdekin Plum is native to northern Australia- Antioxidant activity five times higher than blueberries- Available only in limited seasonal quantitiesAn native fruit enjoyed by First Natio...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 4, 2026
Plan to protect Country and reach net zero unveiled at AIATSIS Summit

Key points:- Proposal for national body and Caring for Country commissioner- Plan would see Indigeous leaders drive legislation- Urgency required to reach net-zero and other green commitmentsIndigenou...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 3, 2026
Fresh focus on connecting cultures in the Goldfields

An important Indigenous cultural hub in Western Australia's Goldfields is set for a transformative period which will further embed inclusion and community connection across the vast region.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 2, 2026
The book Jake wishes he had during childhood

Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, a Wiradjuri man has added a new chapter to his story as an Indigenous author bringing a gap in the market to life.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2026
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