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‘Strong women talking’: Mobile van takes financial abuse outreach to Indigenous communities
First Nations-led organisation Strong Women Talking has launched a new mobile ed...
Callan Morse 14 May 2026
Empowering Arnhem Land: Damien Djerrkura’s mission
In the remote coastal town of Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory, Damien Djerrk...
Reece Harley 17 Dec 2025
Co-owner of embattled M + J Building faces procurement fraud charges
The co-owner of a Supply Nation Certified majority Indigenous-owned construction...
David Prestipino 20 Nov 2025
Federal heritage changes could quell clashes over Country
A framework to verify connection to Country for cultural heritage claims could b...
David Prestipino 11 Nov 2025
Commonwealth Bank joins forces with IBA to boost First Nations finance
Indigenous Business Australia and the Commonwealth Bank have entered into a new...
Reece Harley 29 Oct 2025
Commonwealth Bank sets $100 million target for spend with First Nations businesses in three years

Commonwealth Bank has launched its FY26–28 Reconciliation Action Plan, setting out a strengthened series of commitments aimed at deepening engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander p...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Sep 2, 2025
First Nations Foundation urges meaningful change after ASIC report exposes 'systemic issues' in banking

The release last week of a damning report by Australia's financial corporate watchdog was evidence of a systemic issue in the banking sector and how it views its social licence to operate.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 7, 2025
CommBank’s Next Chapter Innovation program tackles financial abuse in First Nations communities

Two First Nations-led organisations have been announced as this year's CommBank Next Chapter Innovation partners. The program invests in innovative, First Nations-led place-based initiatives which pro...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jul 23, 2025
Our Indigenous Veterans and CommBank launch key partnership

Indigenous veterans have long been underrepresented in Australia's historical records, their contributions to the nation's defence overlooked.

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Zak Kirkup Apr 16, 2025
Commonwealth Bank hits the road with First Nations Reach Program

For many First Nations peoples living in remote communities, opening a bank account and accessing their money or support are near-impossible tasks.

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Dilvin Yasa Feb 14, 2025
A journey of kulila, purpose and leadership

Simone Kenmore is an exceptional force – a mother, an executive and a steadfast advocate for Indigenous businesses. Leading Commonwealth Bank's Indigenous Business Banking, she balances the dema...

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Zak Kirkup Oct 21, 2024
Indigenous businesswomen in focus

Indigenous businesses are at the forefront of economic prosperity in their communities, with female-led ventures playing a significant role. In 2022, the Indigenous ecosystem contributed $16.

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David Prestipino Aug 14, 2024
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