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From launch to lift-off at the Glen for Women
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David Prestipino 5 May 2026
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa establish new logistics base in the Pilbara
A not-for-profit, Indigenous organisation in Western Australia has a new logisti...
Brendan Foster 29 Apr 2026
Study finds police-led youth action meetings delivering no benefit for NSW children and families
A new evaluation shows NSW Police Force Youth Action Meetings (YAMs) are not wor...
Giovanni Torre 28 Apr 2026
Young mob to learn bushfood mastery for new venture
A youth-driven Aboriginal commercial catering venture on New South Wales' south...
David Prestipino 10 Apr 2026
Miner’s $2.8 million boost broadens football legend's Foundation work
A strong track record in youth and community initiatives were key to Rio Tinto e...
David Prestipino 24 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 protection and cultural learnings has led to the First Nations-focused economic initiative becoming permanent.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 5, 2026
Agriculture program for young people begins on Yawuru Country in Broome

A new agriculture training program grounded in culture and on-Country learning has begun in Broome, with young people taking part in its first week of activities.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Feb 10, 2026
Have your say: Indigenous youth encouraged to aim for Parliament

Applications are now open for the 31st year of the Y WA's Youth Parliament, inviting young people aged 15-25 from across Western Australia to one of the state's leading youth leadership and civic enga...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 28, 2026
Partnership extended in Kununurra to support young people at risk

Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) and Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation have extended a partnership supporting young people at risk in Kununurra.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jan 9, 2026
25,000+ sqkm of land returned to Traditional Owners in one year through Indigenous Land and Sea Council

After returning more than 25,000 square kilometres of land to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2025, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation continues to champion First Nations' rights...

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Brendan Foster Dec 23, 2025
Aboriginal toddlers needing support classified by WA government as 'justice system' issue

Aboriginal toddlers are being treated as part of the youth justice system under Western Australia's Department of Communities. Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation (MWWAC) former chief executive C...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 17, 2025
The Under-12s taking more than a basketball to the national stage

A new generation of First Nations athletes from Darwin is preparing to take to the national stage, carrying with them a powerful message of healing, culture and hope.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Dec 16, 2025
New cultural-connections database aims to close gaps in WA prisoner care

"By having this vital information at our fingertips, we can strengthen efforts to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in our care," Department of Justice Director General Kylie Maj said as Western...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 11, 2025
Stronger Country, Stronger Communities: Indigenous Rangers receive $2 million boost to combat invasive species

Across northern Australia, Indigenous ranger groups are on the front line of one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time: the rapid spread of invasive species.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Dec 8, 2025
Indigenous-led team maps carbon storage in Cairns mangroves

A new study of mangroves on the Barron River estuary near Cairns Airport has shown how Indigenous leadership, scientists and industry can work together to protect coastal ecosystems and build long-ter...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 4, 2025
'Hugely successful': Dozens of young mob attend Koorie Basketball Academy’s Deadly Clinic

Koorie Basketball Academy has delivered another successful community event, holding its Deadly Basketball Clinic and Cultural Workshop in Sunbury on Sunday.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 2, 2025
Strong recovery for Fiji’s livestock following disease control efforts

Fiji's livestock industry is recovering after years of disease related setbacks, supported by new government programs, breeding initiatives, and investment.

New era of culture and education at Nalderun

Bank Australia community customer grant recipient Nalderun has been changing the lives of young First Nations people for more than 15 years. Last week a crowd of supporters and local community members...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 1, 2025
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