Nicole Brown

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About Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is a prominent Larrakia leader, advocate, and City of Darwin Councillor (Lyons Ward) known for her work with First Nations people, driving cultural safety, and fostering community connection, recognised with awards like Darwin Citizen of the Year 2022 for her work in Indigenous affairs, leadership, and youth engagement, inspiring many through her own journey overcoming adversity.

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From Country to Capability: The Tiwi prawn farm changing the future

What is unfolding on Wurankuwu is a powerful example of what self-determination can look like when Traditional Owners are not simply consulted, but leading from the front.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown May 13, 2026
Not waiting for a seat: the Indigenous woman rewriting the rules of the energy sector

At a time when the world is racing to solve climate and energy challenges, one Aboriginal woman is leading with a different kind of knowledge.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown May 4, 2026
Where corporate travel meets culture, purpose and community in East Arnhem

A new partnership in East Arnhem Land is reshaping what corporate travel can look like when it is grounded in culture, respect and real impact.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 17, 2026
Grounded in culture, driven by purpose: Carly Forrest is redefining leadership in business

There is a quiet yet powerful shift happening across Australia led by First Nations women who are not only building businesses, but reshaping the systems around them.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Apr 7, 2026
Nikky Barney-Irvine: Strength in culture, power in leadership

There is a quiet strength in women who know exactly who they are and where they come from. Nikky Barney-Irvine is one of those women. A proud Woppaburra woman and descendant of the Keppel Islands off...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Mar 3, 2026
Laying the foundations for Australia’s giant freshwater prawn future

An Indigenous-led collaboration in Far North Queensland is laying the groundwork for what could become Australia's first commercial giant freshwater prawn industry, blending ancient knowledge with mod...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 23, 2026
Women leading with knowledge, care and Country

Across generations, Aboriginal women have carried knowledge quietly, carefully and with responsibility. Knowledge of plants, healing, seasons and survival.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 16, 2026
Back Black: If we don’t invest in our own, who will?

Every year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations receive millions of dollars in funding. This money is entrusted to us to build capacity, create opportunity, strengthen culture and shif...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 6, 2026
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