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PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap
Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the...
Rebekah Rasmussen 26 May 2026
Renewables company destroys Indigenous rock shelter
Key points:- ACEREZ destroyed an Indigenous rock shelter in Central West NSW des...
Callan Morse 26 May 2026
Sixth remote community to get rooftop solar credit
More families across Western Australia's Kimberley region will soon benefit from...
David Prestipino 21 May 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People a...
David Prestipino 11 May 2026
Bringing sovereign capability back to First Nations people
Last month, ABC journalist Patricia Karvales reported that "Sovereignty means no...
Bec Blurton 28 Apr 2026
First Nations-led solar microgrid projects secure key ARENA funding

Two remote Northern Territory communities are set to benefit from cleaner, more reliable power, with the federal government backing First Nations-led microgrid projects with $11 million in funding thr...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 23, 2026
All-women crew helping solar energy push in Pacific

A group of Fijian women are being celebrated for a Pacific milestone, with hopes that upskilling female workers could solve the region's energy and emigration challenges.

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Ben McKay Mar 26, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation welcomes release of renewable energy Community Benefits Guideline

The minimum expectations announced Wednesday by the Western Australian government for agreements on Community Benefits Plans associated with renewable energy projects in the South West Interconnected...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 4, 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation launches EOI process for Pilbara renewable energy offtake

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, has opened an Expression of Interest process for commerci...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
Māori tribal council backs green energy project to support iwi prosperity

An iwi tribal council is at the forefront of a renewable energy development, backing an ambitious green hydrogen and methanol project to benefit its region's people.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 25, 2026
Holding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunities

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Canadian First Nations group looks to expand wind power generation in Manitoba

A First Nations business group in Canada is answering Manitoba Hydro's call to expand wind power generation in the province. Minegoziibe Anishinabe Economic Development Corporation (MAED) announced on...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 11, 2026
First Nations organisations encouraged to pursue climate solutions grants

First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through FRRR's Community...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 10, 2026
Ngarluma’s renewables future begins with 50MW solar farm

The Ngarluma people in north-west Western Australia have struck a landmark deal to construct a solar farm that will deliver jobs and economic growth in their community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 6, 2026
Analysis: Lack of reliable data holds back progress on climate and energy

Over the past several years, Mirabou Energy has delivered projects across regional and remote Queensland, with a particular focus on discrete Indigenous communities in the Torres Strait and the Gulf o...

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James Reynolds Feb 4, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation and OX2 Australia sign heritage protection agreements

Renewable energy developers pursuing projects across Yued Boodja continue to demonstrate industry leadership by recognising and supporting Yued Aboriginal Corporation's important work in protecting Yu...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 23, 2026
Yued Aboriginal Corporation signs agreement on proposed Parron Maam Marang wind farm

Atmos Renewables and Yued Aboriginal Corporation have reached agreement regarding the future relationship between the parties regarding the proposed Parron Maam Marang Farm near Badgingarra on Yued Bo...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 9, 2026
Power on Country: How Djarindjin is rewriting the rules of remote energy

By the time power was finally restored to the Dampier Peninsula community of Djarindjin in April 2025, the damage had already been done. For four days, as a tropical system tracked towards the West Ki...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Dec 17, 2025
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