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First Nations equity deal at Bulabul Battery points to new clean energy model
A First Nations equity arrangement at AMPYR Australia's Bulabul Battery project...
Reece Harley 3 Jul 2026
First Nations carbon farmer strikes major NAB deal
Arnhem Land Fire Abatement NT has struck a major deal with National Australia Ba...
David Prestipino 1 Jul 2026
'A major game changer' - Laauwan Energy Solutions champions rooftop wind energy
First Nations entrepreneur Marliee Liddell hopes to change people's attitudes to...
Brendan Foster 1 Jul 2026
Rirratjingu Fuel celebrates milestone shipment
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation recently celebrated a significant milestone w...
Giovanni Torre 25 Jun 2026
Power boost for Pilbara’s most isolated residents
Almost 60 homes from a tiny community in Western Australia's Pilbara region have...
David Prestipino 24 Jun 2026
Plan to protect Country and reach net zero unveiled at AIATSIS Summit

Key points:- Proposal for national body and Caring for Country commissioner- Plan would see Indigeous leaders drive legislation- Urgency required to reach net-zero and other green commitmentsIndigenou...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 3, 2026
Yindjibarndi, BHP explore Pilbara clean energy solutions

Key Points:• A new MOU could accelerate BHP's decarbonisation of energy needs in Pilbara
• It follows Yindjibarndi Energy's 30-year power purchase agreement with Rio Tinto• YEC is...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 26, 2026
PNG renewable energy deal targets climate finance gap

Papua New Guinea's National Energy Authority has signed a new agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute to strengthen climate finance support for renewable energy development.

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Rebekah Rasmussen May 26, 2026
Renewables company destroys Indigenous rock shelter

Key points:- ACEREZ destroyed an Indigenous rock shelter in Central West NSW despite knowing of the site- CEO says company is "deeply sorry"- NSW Environment Minister "furious" about rock shelter's de...

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 26, 2026
First Nations energy affordability - 'a goal in the never never'

Electricity access has improved globally, with 92 per cent of the world's population connected by 2023. Still, 666-670 million people remain without electricity, and a staggering 85 per cent of these...

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James Reynolds May 11, 2026
Yindjibarndi Energy signs 30-year power purchase deal with Rio Tinto

Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, a partnership between the Yindjibarndi People and multinational renewable energy developers ACEN Corporation, will begin construction of the Jinbi Solar Project in the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 11, 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
Bringing sovereign capability back to First Nations people

Last month, ABC journalist Patricia Karvales reported that "Sovereignty means nothing to normal people". The comment ignores that sovereignty means everything to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

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Bec Blurton Apr 28, 2026
Fuel prices surge and Indigenous businesses are paying the price

Right now, one issue is hitting everyone, from filling up at the bowser to running a business, fuel and its rising cost. At its simplest, fuel prices are rising because global supply is under pressure...

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Jyi Lawton Apr 24, 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
New renewables model powers Pilbara Traditional Owners

Traditional Owners across the Pilbara are set to lead more clean energy projects and infrastructure developments on Country through a new partnership-based initiative.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 19, 2026
Gathering focuses on learning, collaboration and First Nations clean energy inclusion

Bringing in those with experience and doing the work can set foundations for what the future looks like in First Nations clean energy solutions, according to Wiradjuri woman Tegan Miller.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 7, 2026
Webinar sets out template for Indigenous communities to save thousands on energy

Indigenous clean energy leaders hope its webinar later this month will show how small Aboriginal communities can negotiate renewables solutions for more affordable power.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 2, 2026
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