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Sixth remote community to get rooftop solar credit
More families across Western Australia's Kimberley region will soon benefit from...
David Prestipino 21 May 2026
First Nations energy affordability - 'a goal in the never never'
Electricity access has improved globally, with 92 per cent of the world's popula...
James Reynolds 11 May 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People a...
David Prestipino 11 May 2026
First Nations-led solar microgrid projects secure key ARENA funding
Two remote Northern Territory communities are set to benefit from cleaner, more...
Giovanni Torre 23 Apr 2026
Australian government looks to Pacific's energy needs
The Australian government's most recent negotiations to strike a critical deal w...
Andrew Mathieson 14 Apr 2026
Gathering focuses on learning, collaboration and First Nations clean energy inclusion

Bringing in those with experience and doing the work can set foundations for what the future looks like in First Nations clean energy solutions, according to Wiradjuri woman Tegan Miller.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 7, 2026
Webinar sets out template for Indigenous communities to save thousands on energy

Indigenous clean energy leaders hope its webinar later this month will show how small Aboriginal communities can negotiate renewables solutions for more affordable power.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 2, 2026
Sámi documentary shares story of First Nations struggle across the Atlantic

The new documentary LET OUR MOUNTAINS LIVE will make its North American Premiere at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, running April 23 to May 3.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 25, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation welcomes release of renewable energy Community Benefits Guideline

The minimum expectations announced Wednesday by the Western Australian government for agreements on Community Benefits Plans associated with renewable energy projects in the South West Interconnected...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 4, 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation launches EOI process for Pilbara renewable energy offtake

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, has opened an Expression of Interest process for commerci...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Māori tribal council backs green energy project to support iwi prosperity

An iwi tribal council is at the forefront of a renewable energy development, backing an ambitious green hydrogen and methanol project to benefit its region's people.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 25, 2026
Holding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunities

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Canadian First Nations group looks to expand wind power generation in Manitoba

A First Nations business group in Canada is answering Manitoba Hydro's call to expand wind power generation in the province. Minegoziibe Anishinabe Economic Development Corporation (MAED) announced on...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 11, 2026
First Nations organisations encouraged to pursue climate solutions grants

First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through FRRR's Community...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 10, 2026
Ngarluma’s renewables future begins with 50MW solar farm

The Ngarluma people in north-west Western Australia have struck a landmark deal to construct a solar farm that will deliver jobs and economic growth in their community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 6, 2026
Analysis: Lack of reliable data holds back progress on climate and energy

Over the past several years, Mirabou Energy has delivered projects across regional and remote Queensland, with a particular focus on discrete Indigenous communities in the Torres Strait and the Gulf o...

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James Reynolds 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
Yued Aboriginal Corporation and OX2 Australia sign heritage protection agreements

Renewable energy developers pursuing projects across Yued Boodja continue to demonstrate industry leadership by recognising and supporting Yued Aboriginal Corporation's important work in protecting Yu...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 23, 2026
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