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First languages in action at Yuuingan Dhilla Yari forum
The Yuuingan Dhilla Yari: Indigenous Languages Forum brought language practition...
Joseph Guenzler 9 Jun 2026
Free Wi-Fi rollout to support remote First Nations communities
Key points:- Free community Wi-Fi will be rolled out in Mapoon, Lockhart River a...
Joseph Guenzler 25 May 2026
Indigenous communities drive push to close digital gap
A digital inclusion project working with remote Indigenous communities is streng...
Joseph Guenzler 11 Mar 2026
Wi-Fi rollout narrows digital gap experienced by First Nations communities
A new scheme is aiming to narrow the digital gap experienced by many First Natio...
Callan Morse 21 Feb 2026
‘We’re still on pen and paper’: Urgent call to bridge tech gap in remote schools
The growing digital divide among young Australians has renewed calls for donated...
Joseph Guenzler 11 Feb 2026
Twice as likely to be left offline: New report reveals digital divide for First Nations communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people remain twice as likely to be left offline, according to a new report; with experts warning digital exclusion continues to be deeply entrenched across remot...

First Nations inclusion investment to tackle ‘digital gap’

A federal government package aiming to narrow the digital gap for First Nations people across Australia is set to be rolled out nationwide. The $68 million First Nations Digital inclusion investment a...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 13, 2025
$3.2million to better connect remote WA communities

Residents in some of Western Australia's most remote communities will soon receive better communication services after $3.2 million was committed to four new projects in key rural areas.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 12, 2025
Trust, Truth and $150 Million: Telstra’s New Chapter in Reconciliation

DARWIN, LARRAKIA COUNTRY - Telstra pledged to spend $150 million with Indigenous businesses over the next three years as part of its sixth Reconciliation Action Plan, launched yesterday at the...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 1, 2025
Indigenous Business Australia launches new program to "supercharge" First Nations enterprises

Indigenous Business Australia has partnered with Empower Digital to launch a new Digital Catalyst Program. The initiative, announced Tuesday, is designed to equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 1, 2025
OpenText backs First Nations-led innovation in tech

OpenText has announced a partnership with Yirigaa, an Aboriginal-owned digital technology company, to enhance opportunities for First Nations communities in the tech sector.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 20, 2025
Federal grants announced to boost digital inclusion in remote communities

New programs to boost digital inclusion in remote communities are now accepting applications. Part of the Federal Government's budget investment in First Nations digital inclusion, the $20 million Fir...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 18, 2025
Challenges remain in closing the digital gap

Internet use is growing in remote First Nations communities, however cost remains a barrier. Despite increased access, a new study from RMIT University has revealed Indigenous communities continue to...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 18, 2024
Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Remote communities across the country will have free public wi-fi available under a federal government plan aimed at ensuring digital inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Keira Jenkins Dec 10, 2024
Thursday Island business Lola Digital wins big at 2024 Innovate

Lola Digital is the latest First Nations business to be recognised for its deadly work in the Torres Strait. The Thursday Island-based business was the Indigenous Business Award winner at the recent 2...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 26, 2024
Applications open for QuantumTX 2024 Queensland METS Technology Incubator Program

The QuantumTX 2024 Queensland METS Technology Incubator Program is now accepting applications. Participation is free through a competitive application process for the program, which offers a 12-week j...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 27, 2024
First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group appoints Dr Heron Loban and Jerome Cubillo

Dr Heron Loban and Mr Jerome Cubillo have been appointed to the federal government's First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group. Established in January 2023, the group was established to support e...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jan 19, 2024
Remote communities get connected under federal funding

People living in remote Australia are set to receive better internet and mobile services in a government bid to improve poor rates of digital inclusion.

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Stephanie Gardiner Dec 11, 2023
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