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Concerns raised over health, water and housing as residents return to Nganmarriyanga / Palumpa after floods
Concerns have been raised about residents being returned to the flood-hit remote...
Giovanni Torre 26 Apr 2026
$44billion critical minerals plan could maximise First Nations benefits: report
A new submission by the Minerals Council of Australia has suggested the country'...
David Prestipino 23 Apr 2026
New renewables model powers Pilbara Traditional Owners
Traditional Owners across the Pilbara are set to lead more clean energy projects...
David Prestipino 19 Apr 2026
On-ground presence strengthens support for Kimberley kids
More accessible and locally-led support has become available for children and fa...
David Prestipino 2 Apr 2026
Cyclone Narelle puts remote Indigenous communities on alert
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is threatening several Aboriginal communities ac...
Joseph Guenzler 19 Mar 2026
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji brings heavy rainfall, community warnings to Far North Queensland

Weather warnings have been issued for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Far North Queensland as heavy rain associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji increases flooding and isolat...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 12, 2026
Flood warnings remain as monsoon rain sweeps across Far North Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils across Far North Queensland have issued wet season reminders as flood risk rises across a broad storm and flood warning zone.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jan 1, 2026
Extreme heat conditions impact Cape York to Central Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an emergency warning regarding extreme heatwaves currently impacting regions extending from Cape York to Central Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 24, 2025
Exclusive: Police raids on APY Lands offices

The administration offices of the APY Lands in Umuwa have been raided by South Australian police. On Wednesday officers removed boxes of documentation and told staff to vacate the premises during the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 20, 2025
Eagles great sparks excitement from future footy stars

Former West Coast Eagles premiership star and Horizon Power ambassador, Josh Kennedy, bounced down in Esperance this week, sharing his footy knowledge and tips with local aspiring football stars at Es...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 29, 2025
Mexico accuses Adidas of cultural appropriation

Mexican authorities are accusing sportswear company Adidas of plagiarising artisans in southern Mexico, alleging that a new sandal design is strikingly similar to the traditional Indigenous footwear k...

First Nations Foundation urges meaningful change after ASIC report exposes 'systemic issues' in banking

The release last week of a damning report by Australia's financial corporate watchdog was evidence of a systemic issue in the banking sector and how it views its social licence to operate.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 7, 2025
Culture, jobs at heart of new Yirrganydji collective

The Yirrganydji people this week celebrated the opening of what they hope is a transformative multi-purpose facility focused on delivering cultural and employment programs for the community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 30, 2025
Coalition will probe First Nations organisations

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price sets out her top five priorities in Indigenous affairs if the Coalition is elected this Saturday. Audit of all government programs and expenditure in Indigenous affair...

Indigenous businesses team up with Matildas in new CommBank-led advertising campaign

Two First Nations-owned companies will have some of the best footballers in the world "on loan" to promote their businesses in a new CommBank-led advertising campaign.

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NIT Staff Apr 10, 2025
BHP's $5.5 million Telethon donation expands Pilbara healthcare

Indigenous healthcare across Pilbara communities are the focus of a $5.5 million donation from resources giant BHP to Telethon. The 2025 beneficiaries of the miner's biggest-ever donation were announc...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 4, 2025
Laundry program helping prevent Rheumatic Heart Disease

Queensland's North West Hospital and Health Service is lowering Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) rates in remote Indigenous communities through a partnership providing free laundry facilities.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 25, 2025
Coalition not listenting to Aboriginal voices on Royal Commission proposal - SNAICC

The peak body for Indigenous children has slammed Peter Dutton's renewed calls for a royal commission into sexual abuse of First Nations children in remote communities, labelling it a "demonisation of...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 30, 2025
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