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Free community Wi-Fi on the way for dozens of remote NT communities
For many remote Northern Territory communities, free public Wi-Fi will soon beco...
Jackson Clark 9 Apr 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
High-speed internet reaches remote Kimberley community for the first time
A remote community in Western Australia's Kimberley has been connected to high-s...
Natasha Clark 22 Jan 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 o...
Challenges remain in closing the digital gap
Internet use is growing in remote First Nations communities, however cost remain...
David Prestipino 18 Dec 2024
Roadmap sets sights on digital equality for First Nations by 2026

The federal government will consider recommendations from the Indigenous advisory group it established on how to break down barriers to digital inclusion for First Nations people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 10, 2024
Half of remote communities cut off from mobile services

Half of the remote Indigenous communities and homelands across Australia do not have access to mobile services, a study has found. While internet access has improved, 796 of 1505 remote and very remot...

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Keira Jenkins Dec 3, 2024
Pilbara connectivity boost aids mining’s digital transformation

Karratha-based Native Title advisors RFF will partner with Telstra InfraCo to build two new fibre routes in the Pilbara to support the latter's $24 million investment to enhance connectivity across th...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 29, 2024
Regional bank closures hit Indigenous communities hard, new report finds

An RMIT-led report released Thursday highlights the fact negative effects of local bank closures are further compounded by the lack of affordable and reliable internet in regional and remote communiti...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 15, 2024
High-tech sea containers to aid remote community crisis response

A humble sea container hiding some high-tech gear could prove a saving grace for remote communities during times of crisis. The emergency remote communications module is a 20-foot sea container re-pur...

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NIT May 13, 2022
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