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Victorian Traditional Owner body buoyed by new federal economy data unit
A Victorian advocacy body for Traditional Owner groups across the state has sign...
David Prestipino 4 May 2026
Measuring a nation: IBA sharpens focus on the Indigenous economy
Australia's Indigenous economy has been the subject of increasing attention in r...
Reece Harley 30 Apr 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
Bringing sovereign capability back to First Nations people
Last month, ABC journalist Patricia Karvales reported that "Sovereignty means no...
Bec Blurton 28 Apr 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 runni...
Jyi Lawton 24 Apr 2026
$44billion critical minerals plan could maximise First Nations benefits: report

A new submission by the Minerals Council of Australia has suggested the country's critical minerals sector was well placed to deliver long-term economic and social benefits to regional communities.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 23, 2026
Traditional Owner airport takeover set to keep critical industries alive

Concerns essential services and supplies for Kakadu and West Arnhem communities would dwindle once the region's remote airport was demolished have eased.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 22, 2026
Kimberley leaders to gather in Broome for inaugural Indigenous Business Forum

Aboriginal business leaders, government representatives and industry figures from across northern Australia will converge in Broome next month for the inaugural Indigenous Business Forum.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 20, 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
Indigenous firm WV Tech leading the way in e-waste recycling

A First Nations business is leading the way when it comes to recycling, recovery of precious metals and job creation with the company preventing 19 million kilograms of e-waste being sent to landfill...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2026
Shift to steers creates new opportunities at Kimberley cattle company

Kimberley Agricultural Pastoral Company (KAPCO) has sold its first steers since transitioning from bulls in 2024, with the cattle shipped to Malaysia and Indonesia aboard early-season live export vess...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Apr 16, 2026
Traditional Owners strike $5 million deal for Indigenous-focused Horizontal Falls tours

Boat tours at the iconic Horizontal Falls will continue and be expanded to include more Indigenous elements until 2028. A new deal between the WA government, Traditional Owners and operators was struc...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 14, 2026
Support for nationwide Indigenous business and employment hubs

The federal government has outlined a $20.5 million investment to support Indigenous businesses through a national network of Indigenous Business and Employment Hubs.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 13, 2026
Young mob to learn bushfood mastery for new venture

A youth-driven Aboriginal commercial catering venture on New South Wales' south coast has tucked in to the growing demand and interest in native bushfoods.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 10, 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
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business welcomes 'course correction' presented by procurement ombudsman's scathing report

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business has welcomed the recent findings from the country's Procurement Ombudsman, describing the report as "a vital course correction, if actioned, to strengthen...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 1, 2026
‘Blending traditional knowledge with contemporary hospitality’: Support for Aboriginal women-led café

Employment opportunities for local Indigenous women in New South Wales' Shoalhaven region are set to be supported through the State Government's Regional Development Trust.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 31, 2026
Global miner’s record 2025 spend with Indigenous suppliers

Rio Tinto has announced a record spend with Indigenous businesses in 2025. The company spent a record $A968 million last year with Indigenous-owned businesses in Western Australia, a 25 per cent bump...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 27, 2026
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