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Fiji moves to regulate kava industry after national consultations
Fiji's proposed Kava Bill is moving closer to Parliament after consultations wer...
Rebekah Rasmussen 1 May 2026
Tropical North Queensland operators set to ride Indigenous tourism wave
Indigenous tourism operators in Tropical North Queensland hope the steady recove...
David Prestipino 29 Apr 2026
Shift to steers creates new opportunities at Kimberley cattle company
Kimberley Agricultural Pastoral Company (KAPCO) has sold its first steers since...
Natasha Clark 16 Apr 2026
Bold new podcast challenges leaders on workplace culture
The perspectives of First Nations employees in the workplace will feature heavil...
David Prestipino 26 Mar 2026
Indigenous centrepiece of Geelong waterfront precinct complete
Construction of Nyaal Banyul — a major centrepiece of Geelong's landmark $676 mi...
David Prestipino 17 Mar 2026
Women at the helm as Fijian Government backs stronger role in agriculture

More than 200 women from across Fiji gathered in Suva this week for the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium, as the Government pushed to grow women's leadership in primary industries where th...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 13, 2026
Fiji Government moves to revitalise sugar industry with new farmer reforms

The government of Fiji is pushing to revitalise the country's sugar industry through reforms aimed at improving farmer support, financial security and long-term sustainability across the sector.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 12, 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
Fijian Government drives rural growth through Agri-Innovate competition

The Government of Fiji has launched the Fiji Agri-Innovate Competition, positioning agricultural innovation as a key driver of growth for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the wider rura...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 20, 2026
The Closing the Gap narrative does not define us, direct us, or determine our vision for the future

Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the national intent behind the Closing the Gap agenda and recognises that governments must begin their reform efforts somewhere.

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Nathan McIvor Feb 18, 2026
Nauria Youth Group's farming boosted by $22,000 in kava processing equipment

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has handed over $22,000 (AUD 14,300) in yaqona (kava) processing equipment to the Nauria Youth Group in Nauria Village, Nalawa District, to...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 13, 2026
New freezer truck to cut post-harvest losses for Fiji farmers

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has commissioned a new freezer truck for the Agricultural Marketing Authority in Nausori to strengthen cold chain logistics and cut post-ha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 12, 2026
Fiji Government launches National Women in Agriculture Symposium plans

Fiji has launched national preparations for the National Women in Agriculture Symposium, signalling a renewed focus on women's economic empowerment across the country's primary industries.

Fiji boosts kava funding as exports hit record $53 million

Fiji has increased funding for kava farming and launched nationwide consultations on a proposed Kava Policy and Bill as the sector records its highest ever export earnings and the government sets an a...

Groote Aqua Aboriginal Corporation and Charles Darwin University collaborate on new project to grow Indigenous aquaculture

An Australian island's efforts to improve food security and transition into a blue economy will be bolstered by a new project to propagate a nutritious and increasingly popular fish.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Feb 2, 2026
From premiership to the seasons: Shannon Motlop harvests culture for the next generation

On Larrakia Country at Bagot Community during the school holidays, laughter, learning and the smell of food on the fire filled the air as Shannon Motlop spent the morning sharing bush food knowledge w...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jan 29, 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
Footballer explores deep cultural ties of Native foods

Native foods are far from a culinary trend, with a new report this week underscoring a need to protect Traditional Knowledge in an industry grounded in more than 60,000 years of history.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 20, 2026
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