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NSW Ombudsman report reveals mixed results from state's Aboriginal Procurement Policy
The NSW Ombudsman's new report detailing its assessment of the implementation of...
Giovanni Torre 9 Jul 2026
Verification test looms as Indigenous procurement enters new phase
A national Indigenous procurement summit in Naarm / Melbourne has heard the firs...
Reece Harley 6 Jul 2026
Federal government strengthens Indigenous Procurement Policy
The federal government has moved to strengthen "the ambition" and eligibility re...
Giovanni Torre 1 Jul 2026
Garrmalang Festival brings music, art and culture to life on Larrakia Country
The countdown is on for the 2026 Garrmalang Festival, with organisers unveiling...
Nicole Brown 10 Jun 2026
Tender for Indigenous business verification system to open amid major IPP transition
The Federal Government is preparing to open the Indigenous business verification...
Reece Harley 9 May 2026
First Nations youth program combines footy, leadership and road safety

A long-running partnership between Transport for NSW and AFL NSW/ACT will continue until 2028, with the renewed agreement set to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people through foot...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Apr 21, 2026
Ngarigo psychologist leads new approach to trauma care

Ngarigo woman and clinical psychologist Shai Hipperson is working at the forefront of Australia's emerging medicine-assisted therapy space. Through her Queensland-based practice, Conscious Mind Centre...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 20, 2026
From the field to the boardroom: AFL great focused on opportunity with SKS Indigenous Technologies

When the pandemic hit in 2020 and three-time premiership player Chris Johnson found himself unexpectedly sidelined from his work at the AFL, it forced a career rethink.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 26, 2026
Indigenous businesses excluded from NT’s new Defence Industry Council

Indigenous business leaders in the Northern Territory say the NT government's newly announced Defence Industry Council represents "another missed opportunity" to strengthen the Territory's defence eco...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Half of Indigenous Procurement billions flow to just 18 companies

The federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy has long been promoted as a major success story, but a new study has revealed billions of dollars in Commonwealth contracts have been captured by...

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Brendan Foster Dec 19, 2025
50 out of 50: Fish claims AFLW Rising Star with ease after stellar debut season

Star Swan Zippy Fish has been crowned the best young player in the AFLW claiming the Rising Star award in her debut season at the competition's night of nights.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 24, 2025
Star rookie Fish and history maker Houghton among four Indigenous players selected in All Australian squad

Swans young gun Zippy Fish has capped a scintillating debut season with selection in the All Australian squad of 42. With all 18 teams represented in the extended selection, the final team of 21 will...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 6, 2025
Opinion: Reforming procurement to empower Indigenous chambers

The Commonwealth's Indigenous Procurement Policy is on the verge of its most significant reform in a decade. In a Senate Estimates hearing this week, officials confirmed the government will soon tende...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Oct 9, 2025
'Clear the way': Pacific leader digs in on COP31 bid

The incoming head of the next Pacific leader talks has urged Turkey to "clear the way" for the region to host the next United Nations climate talks.

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Poppy Johnston Sep 12, 2025
Zippy Fish celebrates Indigenous Round with first AFLW goal

Zippy Fish has played a key role as Sydney fought off a spirited challenge from Fremantle to win by 25 points and stay undefeated in the AFLW season.

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Joanna Guelas Sep 8, 2025
"Being like Buddy would be something really special": Rising star Zippy Fish ahead of Indigenous Round

After earning a Rising Star nomination and receiving floods of praise for her impact on the AFLW, Zippy Fish's focus is on "going out each week and playing my footy", she said on Tuesday.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 27, 2025
AFLW sensation Zippy Fish earns first honour in second game

After her second stellar performance in as many starts, Swans draftee Zippy Fish has been named the round two AFLW Rising Star nominee. Fish, 19, collected 27 touches and went at 80-plus per cent effi...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 25, 2025
McCarthy: Government ‘deeply committed’ to First Nations economic empowerment

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the government is "deeply committed" to working with Indigenous people to support economic empowerment and self-determination.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 20, 2025
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