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Hanson vows to abolish Indigenous affairs department in fiery National Press Club address
Pauline Hanson has pledged to abolish the National Indigenous Australians Agency...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jun 2026
Transparency at the foundation of $842 million in remote NT funding
New Commonwealth funding agreements with Aboriginal organisations delivering ser...
David Prestipino 24 Apr 2026
Timely support for Red Centre tourism operators
Small local tourism businesses in Central Australia have been offered a financia...
David Prestipino 6 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
Pilbara businesses thrive from tech-driven investment
Local businesses across the Pilbara can expect investment upwards of $1. 3 milli...
David Prestipino 27 Feb 2026
New ranger base for Mithaka Country

A new permanent ranger base in far south-west Queensland is almost complete and will ensure protection of more than 55,000 square kilometres of Country.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 8, 2025
Largest Indigenous-led study finds targeted support significantly boosts student outcomes

Three years in, the RISE project - the largest Indigenous-led education evaluation in Australia - has released its 2025 Impact Report, revealing how targeted support is boosting outcomes for Indigenou...

Dual strategies bolster renewables knowledge and transition

Two major initiatives will launch on Wednesday to further support First Nations communities building sustainable economic futures. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation's new Sector Leadership Strat...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 13, 2025
Charity calls for more resources to support Indigenous students

A charity program for disadvantaged schoolchildren could expand its vital service that supports Indigenous and other students. Variety WA has urged the state and federal government consider targeted f...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 7, 2025
ORIC directs Southern Aboriginal Corporation to fix repeated CATSI breaches

Governance issues have been addressed by one of WA's biggest Noongar corporations after a federal examination led to warnings over repeated breaches.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 28, 2025
Yamatji TOs receive heritage training as MinRes expands community support across Mid West

A grant to support Yamatji Traditional Owners broaden their skills through a tailored TAFE course was among more than $119,000 invested by Mineral Resources in Mid West communities this year.

PwC Indigenous Consulting rebranded as Yamagigu after Deloitte buys 49% stake

Consultancy giant Deloitte has signalled a focus on governance was essential to the success of the 49 per cent stake it acquired in Yamagigu Consulting, from big four consultancy firm PwC Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 9, 2024
Execution of Budget funding 'crucial' to Closing the Gap targets

The Federal government's execution of Indigenous funding programs would enhance First Nations communities more than the amount of money allocated in Tuesday night's 2024 Federal Budget, First Nations...

2024 Federal Budget: Indigenous economic empowerment gets $774m focus

The Federal Government's new $774 million economic empowerment program was the backbone of funding for First Nations people in Tuesday night's Federal Budget.

Remote WA communities receive $34.6m for early childhood development

Disadvantaged young children living in some of WA's most disadvantaged and remote communities will benefit from $34.6 million of funding in the upcoming State Budget.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 7, 2024
Let Indigenous communities control their destiny, Canberra's top public servant says

Canberra's most senior public servant has urged his colleagues to relinquish power over Indigenous funding decisions and allocations to First Nations communities themselves.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 7, 2023
$300,000 to help NT Indigenous tourism operators develop and diversify 

Indigenous tourism operators across the Northern Territory can share in $300,000 of government funding towards consultancy services to aid growth and development, such as business planning, feasibilit...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 30, 2023
Pat Dodson dismisses claims Voice will boost Aboriginal funding

Senator Patrick Dodson has cautioned voters against misinformation in the lead-up to this weekend's Voice To Parliament referendum, particularly that Indigenous people would unfairly receive more fund...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 11, 2023
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