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Affordable capital is the key that unlocks Indigenous ownership at scale
Here is an invitation, and a provocation. Imagine individual Australian First Na...
Darren Godwell 30 Jul 2026
Yindjibarndi Water to acquire Dampier desalination plant in landmark deal with Rio Tinto, WA Government
Yindjibarndi Water will lead the acquisition of the 8-gigalitre-per-year Dampier...
Reece Harley 29 Jul 2026
First of its kind in Australia: ACT's new Closing the Gap legislation comes into effect
The Australian Capital Territory's Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation A...
Giovanni Torre 1 Jul 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
Aboriginal people still struggling to raise capital against their own land
Key points:- In the mainstream economy, money cycles five to seven times. In the...
Reece Harley 27 May 2026
Bold new podcast challenges leaders on workplace culture

The perspectives of First Nations employees in the workplace will feature heavily in a new Australian podcast which aims to shift the leadership conversation from optics to accountability.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 26, 2026
First Nations leaders join call for investigation of claims ACT public service blocked work on government’s commitments to Indigenous people

First Nations community leaders have joined calls for a formal investigation into allegations made by the former head of the ACT Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Brendan Moyle...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 10, 2026
'Nurture for Country' program to help First Nations businesses grow

The success of a pilot funding program in 2025 focused on Aboriginal child protection and cultural learnings has led to the First Nations-focused economic initiative becoming permanent.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 5, 2026
Ochre Ventures targets ‘missing middle’ in First Nations business finance

Ochre Ventures, Australia's first specialist venture capital fund dedicated to First Nations entrepreneurship, is working to address a long-standing gap in the Indigenous business finance landscape, w...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 27, 2026
Advice sparked by good deed leads to diversification success

A suggestion from a volunteer firefighter at a Blue Mountains fundraiser put Wiradjuri entrepreneur Terri-Ann Daniel on a path to securing capital and igniting diversification of her business.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 8, 2026
Future bright for Aboriginal tourism family business after funding boost

A family-owned Aboriginal tourism business has gained funds it hopes will help accelerate its growth across the sector. Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences (RTBCE) on Tuesday said $40,000 raised w...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 4, 2026
Carbon credits seeding next chapter of Tiwi forestry

Forestry has long and complex past on the Tiwi Islands. Plantations on the islands 80 kilometres north of Darwin have not always worked in the interests of the Tiwi people in the decades it has been r...

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Poppy Johnston Feb 4, 2026
Capital's coach slams treatment of star WNBL captain

Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss has slammed the WNBL's treatment of Zitina Aokuso, which he described as "ridiculous" and "crazy". Aokuso, Canberra's captain and powerhouse 194cm centre, was held...

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Steve Barrett Feb 4, 2026
ACT sets national precedent on Closing the Gap accountability

The Australian Capital Territory has set an important national precedent, with the passage of independent MP Thomas Emerson's Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 2, 2025
Analysis: solving the investment gap for Indigenous founders

For most Indigenous entrepreneurs, the road to creating and scaling businesses remains a challenge by long-standing barriers, the greatest being access to capital.

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Alex Sanderson Apr 22, 2025
Access to capital the key challenge for Indigenous business growth

For many Indigenous business owners, growth often hinges on access to capital. Whether seeking opportunities for acquisition, expansion, or sale, securing the necessary financial backing remains one o...

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Zak Kirkup Apr 18, 2025
Senate passes legal changes to "supercharge" Indigenous Business Australia

The federal government has updated the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (ATSI Act) with the aim of supporting greater investment in First Nations businesses and communities.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 11, 2025
Government moves to expand role of IBA to boost First Nations business

The federal government introduced legislation this week to expand the role and remit of Indigenous Business Australia, as part of the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures...

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