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Federal heritage changes could quell clashes over Country
A framework to verify connection to Country for cultural heritage claims could b...
David Prestipino 11 Nov 2025
Ewamian Traditional Owners celebrate Talaroo Indigenous Protected Area recognition
A ceremony in North Queensland has marked the dedication of the Talaroo Indigeno...
Joseph Guenzler 1 Sep 2025
National Native Title Council welcomes federal funding boost for Traditional Owner organisations
The National Native Title Council has welcomed the Federal Government's $75 mill...
Giovanni Torre 3 Aug 2025
Coalition of Peaks, PM and First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance announce "historic agreement"
The Coalition of Peaks has heralded their joint announcement, with the Prime Min...
Giovanni Torre 2 Aug 2025
Supply Nation's expectations for Indigenous business under the re-elected federal government
Especially prior to the election, the Commonwealth government flagged the potent...
Brendan Foster 16 Jun 2025
Opinion: Albanese, Chalmers, and McCarthy must act urgently to Close the Gap

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy face a defining moment. It's time for them to be bold and lead courageously to close t...

Reece Harley Reece Harley May 5, 2025
Albanese pledges $8.5 million tourism boost for Central Australia if re-elected

Central Australia's tourism industry is potentially set for a boost, with the Albanese government announcing on Wednesday evening an $8.5 million election commitment aimed at revitalising the iconic R...

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Zak Kirkup Apr 16, 2025
Indigenous groups ignored on government economic policies

A new report has revealed First Nations communities are not being properly consulted on government economic policies. The findings from the Coalition of Peaks – based on feedback from more than...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 21, 2025
Indigenous health must not be overlooked in $1.7 billion federal hospital plan

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council has welcomed the federal government's $1.7 billion commitment to ease pressure on public hospitals but says more targeted investment in First Nati...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 6, 2025
Roadmap sets sights on digital equality for First Nations by 2026

The federal government will consider recommendations from the Indigenous advisory group it established on how to break down barriers to digital inclusion for First Nations people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 10, 2024
Important service centre planned for remote Borroloola

Remote Northern Territory community members of Borroloola will benefit from a new multi-purpose service centre announced this week. The McArthur River Mine Community Benefits Trust has received $13.

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Tiesha Hewitt Oct 25, 2024
Boost for community-led program for First Nations children in SA

Kura Yerlo has been granted a $1.8 million expansion to deliver the community-led program - Connected Beginnings - for First Nations children in Port Adelaide.

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Tiesha Hewitt Sep 10, 2024
First Nations women and girls supported to grow businesses and social enterprises

Indigenous Business Australia and the federal government have delivered $2.7 million of funding to social enterprises run by First Nations women.

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Brendan Foster Jul 3, 2024
2024 Federal Budget: Mixed reactions to 'a confetti shower of inadequate, piecemeal funding'

The Albanese Government's third Federal Budget has been met with cynicism from a vocal opponent and hesitation from key Indigenous sectors, with the Commonwealth under pressure to let funding programs...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 15, 2024
Execution of Budget funding 'crucial' to Closing the Gap targets

The Federal government's execution of Indigenous funding programs would enhance First Nations communities more than the amount of money allocated in Tuesday night's 2024 Federal Budget, First Nations...

Indigenous involvement crucial to Australia's renewable energy dreams

A review by a specialist hydrogen research centre said there are glaring inclusion gaps in Australia's strategies that are impeding its low-emission approach.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2024
New Productivity Commission report finds Closing the Gap targets ‘worsening’

Grim new data has revealed life outcomes for First Nations people have worsened and Australia is going backwards on key Closing the Gap targets, with rates of Indigenous suicide, adult incarceration a...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 6, 2024
National network of Indigenous welding schools would help close the gap: Weld Australia

The peak body representing the welding industry in Australia has urged the Albanese government to set up a national network of Indigenous welding schools to create jobs for First Nations people.

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Brendan Foster Feb 15, 2024
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