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Federal government's National Indigenous Australians Agency slashes funding to Native Title bodies
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has enacted significant cuts t...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2026
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
More than $100 million in Indigenous funding given to sporting codes since 2019
The federal government department responsible for administering funding for Indi...
Dechlan Brennan 11 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
Thorpe labels calls for Indigenous submissions to antisemitism Royal Commission ‘irresponsible’
Senator Lidia Thorpe says it was irresponsible for the Minister for Indigenous A...
Dechlan Brennan 24 Feb 2026
Kerrynne Liddle warns Indigenous department is missing key targets

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Kerrynne Liddle says the federal department responsible for First Nations policy is failing to meet key Closing the Gap targets.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 3, 2025
NIBCA welcomes stronger Supply Nation checks amid integrity concerns

The National Indigenous Business Chamber's Alliance (NIBCA) has welcomed Supply Nation's decision to introduce face-to-face verification interviews for Certified Indigenous businesses, describing it a...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Nov 7, 2025
Remote communities come together at Cowboys House in celebration of NAIDOC

Hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family members travelled from remote communities to gather in Townsville for NRL Cowboys House's annual NAIDOC celebration at the weekend.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 14, 2025
National Indigenous Australians Agency chief executive to step down weeks after concerns raised over First Nations engagement requirements

National Indigenous Australians Agency chief executive Jody Broun has announced she will be stepping down from her role on Friday 29 August. In a statement on Monday, Federal Minister for Indigenous A...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 4, 2025
‘Spoken since time immemorial’: New dictionary preserves Ngardi language

A new jointly-compiled dictionary is supporting the preservation of the language of the Ngardi people of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 13, 2025
Scholarship program empowers aspiring First Nations directors

The aspirations of First Nations leaders to become directors is being supported through the First Nations Director Scholarship Program 2024-2026.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jan 15, 2025
University of Adelaide researchers awarded grant to boost economic development in Indigenous communities

Researchers from the University of Adelaide's business school have received a $330,000 grant to foster economic development for First Nations communities.

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Brendan Foster Dec 11, 2024
Indigenous children embark on inspiring journey to Canberra for I-CAN championships

60 Indigenous children aged nine to 13 from some of the most remote communities in Australia have made a transformative journey to the nation's capital, Canberra, as part of the Indigenous Marathon Fo...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 18, 2024
NT land council elects new board after funding freeze

Two women will lead the Anindilyakwa Land Council board, following elections for the Northern Territory-based organisation. Cherelle Wurrawilya was elected chair and Ida Mamarika as deputy chair.

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Keira Jenkins Sep 13, 2024
Lidia Thorpe questions $41million in federal Indigenous funding given to AFL and NRL

Senator Lidia Thorpe has shone a spotlight on more than $41 million in funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency being given to the AFL and NRL.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 29, 2024
Kimberley Connected tackles key issues faced by remote Aboriginal communities

More than 400 Indigenous students from across the Kimberley have gathered at Broome's Cable Beach to celebrate their completion of the Kimberley Connected program.

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 9, 2024
$1m to boost Indigenous representation on Australian boards

An elite group of Indigenous business leaders from across the country have been earmarked for future boardroom roles. The 45 experienced executives were the inaugural recipients of the federal governm...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 30, 2024
Supply Nation backs Indigenous Procurement Policy eligibility overhaul

The organisation with the biggest national database of First Nations businesses has supported the federal government's plan to strengthen eligibility criteria under its Indigenous Procurement Policy.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 21, 2023
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