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More than $300m in federal Indigenous funding still flowing to non-Indigenous organisations
Whilst the overall money going to First Nations organisations has increased dram...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Aug 2026
New jobs created as Badu Island company expands waste management services
An Indigenous-owned and operated company based on Badu Island in the Torres Stra...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Aug 2026
Two Northern Territory communities to receive $30 million investment for social and economic development
Two First Nations communities in the Northern Territory will share a $30 million...
Alexandra Giorgianni 20 Apr 2026
Timely support for Red Centre tourism operators
Small local tourism businesses in Central Australia have been offered a financia...
David Prestipino 6 Mar 2026
'Nurture for Country' program to help First Nations businesses grow
The success of a pilot funding program in 2025 focused on Aboriginal child prote...
David Prestipino 5 Mar 2026
Pilbara businesses thrive from tech-driven investment

Local businesses across the Pilbara can expect investment upwards of $1.3 million to help grow and diversify the region after the state government announced $500,000 in funding on Friday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 27, 2026
Future bright for Aboriginal tourism family business after funding boost

A family-owned Aboriginal tourism business has gained funds it hopes will help accelerate its growth across the sector. Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences (RTBCE) on Tuesday said $40,000 raised w...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 4, 2026
Dual strategies bolster renewables knowledge and transition

Two major initiatives will launch on Wednesday to further support First Nations communities building sustainable economic futures. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation's new Sector Leadership Strat...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 13, 2025
ORIC directs Southern Aboriginal Corporation to fix repeated CATSI breaches

Governance issues have been addressed by one of WA's biggest Noongar corporations after a federal examination led to warnings over repeated breaches.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 28, 2025
Yamatji TOs receive heritage training as MinRes expands community support across Mid West

A grant to support Yamatji Traditional Owners broaden their skills through a tailored TAFE course was among more than $119,000 invested by Mineral Resources in Mid West communities this year.

PwC Indigenous Consulting rebranded as Yamagigu after Deloitte buys 49% stake

Consultancy giant Deloitte has signalled a focus on governance was essential to the success of the 49 per cent stake it acquired in Yamagigu Consulting, from big four consultancy firm PwC Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 9, 2024
New grants available for First Nations businesses In Victoria

The Victorian government has announced the Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program to help upskill and grow First Nations businesses.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 22, 2024
NIAA gives millions to private sports organisations making large profits - Lidia Thorpe says Blak money belongs in the hands of First Nations people

The federal department in charge of overseeing all finances given to Indigenous organisations and programs has said they are satisfied with their current funding criteria, despite significant funds go...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 19, 2024
First Nations women and girls supported to grow businesses and social enterprises

Indigenous Business Australia and the federal government have delivered $2.7 million of funding to social enterprises run by First Nations women.

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Brendan Foster Jul 3, 2024
Indigenous trailblazers get leg up for growth

Five Indigenous businesses have been chosen as the first cohort of a business growth program by the University of South Australia. KML Business Solutions, Ochre Dawn, Pundi Produce, the Cryogenics Gro...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 25, 2024
2024 Federal Budget: Mixed reactions to 'a confetti shower of inadequate, piecemeal funding'

The Albanese Government's third Federal Budget has been met with cynicism from a vocal opponent and hesitation from key Indigenous sectors, with the Commonwealth under pressure to let funding programs...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 15, 2024
Execution of Budget funding 'crucial' to Closing the Gap targets

The Federal government's execution of Indigenous funding programs would enhance First Nations communities more than the amount of money allocated in Tuesday night's 2024 Federal Budget, First Nations...

2024 Federal Budget: Indigenous economic empowerment gets $774m focus

The Federal Government's new $774 million economic empowerment program was the backbone of funding for First Nations people in Tuesday night's Federal Budget.

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