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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 heavil...
David Prestipino 26 Mar 2026
'Nurture for Country' program to help First Nations businesses grow
The success of a pilot funding program in 2025 focused on Aboriginal child prote...
David Prestipino 5 Mar 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...

Bold roadmap unlocks $655 million for Aboriginal businesses

The Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation has announced a bold new strategy armed with $655 million to build the wealth and wellbeing of Aboriginal Territorians.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 9, 2024
"Why Can't We Be Wealthy in Our Own Country?" Indigenous business leaders call for greater access to capital

At the Supply Nation Connect 2024 panel discussion on Business Growth held on 28 August, strong contributions from all participants, particularly Gordon Cole, Director of First Australians Capital, an...

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Zak Kirkup Aug 28, 2024
New $1.5 million program to boost Indigenous business in Queensland

The First Australians Capital Business Acceleration Program, a new $1.5 million initiative, is aiming to boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for Indigenous people in Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 19, 2024
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