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Young Noongar musician shares culture through debut song
A song celebrating Aboriginal culture has earned national exposure for Perth pri...
Jackson Clark 5 Nov 2026
New Aboriginal-owned campground opens on Yued Noongar Country
An Aboriginal-owned property welcoming campers following the opening of Koora Bo...
Jackson Clark 3 Nov 2026
New recruitment pathway to support Aboriginal nurses and midwives in WA
A new recruitment initiative has been introduced in Western Australia to help mo...
Jackson Clark 25 Oct 2026
Connected Care rollout expands specialist maternity services across the Kimberley
Women with high-risk pregnancies in the Kimberley are set to benefit from improv...
Phoebe Solon 20 Oct 2026
Aboriginal Legal Service receives funding boost for vital work
The Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia will receive a one-off funding...
Giovanni Torre 10 Sep 2026
Horizon grants bring local ideas to life

Organisations across regional and remote Western Australia can apply for new funding of up to $50,000 for community programs of note. Key Points:• New round of Horizon Power funding of up to $50...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 11, 2026
River restoration runs after AI centre scrapped

Thousands of Native trees have been planted in a culturally-rich river system in Boorloo / Perth's east following a successful community fight to scrap a nearby AI data centre.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 10, 2026
Power boost for Pilbara’s most isolated residents

Almost 60 homes from a tiny community in Western Australia's Pilbara region have been given access to safer power that can be secured through prepayment at the local town store.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 24, 2026
Traditional Owners strike $5 million deal for Indigenous-focused Horizontal Falls tours

Boat tours at the iconic Horizontal Falls will continue and be expanded to include more Indigenous elements until 2028. A new deal between the WA government, Traditional Owners and operators was struc...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 14, 2026
$45 million boost strengthens Aboriginal-led care for kids and families

Aboriginal organisations and communities across Western Australia are being backed with a $45 million investment to keep children connected to family, culture and Country.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 12, 2026
Regional residents get energised with $1.1 million grants

Western Australian remote and regional organisations with track records of delivering beneficial community outcomes have been urged to apply for a slice of $1.1 million in state government grants.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 11, 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
Aboriginal cultural experiences boost WA tourism to record heights

Western Australia has reached the magic million number for international visitors in a calendar, off the back of strong growth in the Aboriginal tourism sector.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 21, 2026
Young rangers get hands on caring for Country

Junior rangers in Western Australia's mining-focused Pilbara region will receive on-the-ground experience in sustainable land management with the support of funding from the state's regional power sup...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 5, 2025
Hybrid renewable grid sparks sustainable future for First Nations community

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group has its eyes on a sustainable future for its community after a transformative hybrid renewable energy project was announced on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 15, 2025
One year on, mystery over missing Zane Stevens remains amid spate of disappearances in Kimberley

The disappearance of Zane Stevens almost 12 months ago to the day, and five other Indigenous men in recent years from northern Western Australia, have shaken their families and communities, sparking c...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 30, 2025
Charity calls for more resources to support Indigenous students

A charity program for disadvantaged schoolchildren could expand its vital service that supports Indigenous and other students. Variety WA has urged the state and federal government consider targeted f...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 7, 2025
Exclusive: WA government pledges $15 million more for aged care facility at significant Stolen Generations site

WA Labor has confirmed a major announcement regarding the future of an aged care facility on a prominent Stolen Generations site southeast of Boorloo/Perth.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 13, 2025
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