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Hundreds of Indigenous students set to benefit from mining giant’s record community infrastructure spend
A community infrastructure commitment from mining and metals corporation BHP is...
Callan Morse 19 Jun 2026
Indigenous businesses collaborate to keep aged care residents safe
Indigenous-owned fencing business Hardy Fencing is helping enhance safety and pe...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2026
Couple's road to rubbish solution for Thursday Island residents
An Indigenous-owned business tackling long-standing waste management challenges...
David Prestipino 18 Jun 2026
Galari Horticulture sows seeds of success in Condobolin
New training and employment opportunities for Condobolin's local Aboriginal comm...
Callan Morse 17 Jun 2026
100% Indigenous-owned Hope Vale Foundation prawn farm receives boost through $500,000 Coles Nurture Fund grant
A 100 per cent Indigenous-owned and operated foundation has received a $500,000...
Giovanni Torre 17 Jun 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
Online initiative seeks greater global link for Fijian Kava farmers and growers

A new digital platform publicly launched last week aims to connect Fijian kava farmers directly with buyers from around the world. Yaqona. net is set to cut additional costs of wholesalers by giving g...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 15, 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
AUAHA brings Māori lens to Indigenous economic empowerment summit

Key points:- The 2026 National Indigenous Empowerment Summit was held in Magandjin / Brisbane- The Summit focusses on Indigenous-led solutions in education, employment and economic development, with s...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 12, 2026
Partnership backs First Nations financial literacy

People First Bank marked National Reconciliation Week by announcing a new partnership with First Nations Foundation to support financial literacy and empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 12, 2026
Juukan Gorge Traditional Owners to own mining fleet under landmark Fortescue agreements

Key Points The Traditional Owners of Juukan Gorge will now own haul trucks and mining equipment which Fortescue will lease. PKKP say they no longer need to rely on governments or courts to protect t...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jun 12, 2026
Water Corporation procurement reforms aim to drive benefits for Aboriginal businesses in WA

Changes to Western Australia's Water Corporation procurement processes could drive benefits for Aboriginal businesses from the state government's investment in water and wastewater projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 12, 2026
Dambimangari Traditional Owners back new Koolan Island ownership deal

Dambimangari Traditional Owners have backed a new ownership deal for Koolan Island, saying it could support greater access to Country and long-term benefits for the Dambeemangaddee community.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jun 12, 2026
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