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Supply Nation reports almost $6 billion spent last financial year with Indigenous businesses
Supply Nation has announced that its members have spent almost $6 billion with I...
Brendan Foster 15 Oct 2025
Visionary plans after sacred Indigenous conservation space divested
In the Wet Tropics of North Queensland on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred...
David Prestipino 16 Sep 2025
Banking executive named Indigenous Business Australia CEO
A seasoned banking executive with considerable experience in First Nations finan...
David Prestipino 22 Aug 2025
Indigenous leaders work to influence broader economic reform
First Nations representatives will gather in Darwin on Tuesday to share ideas wi...
David Prestipino 5 Aug 2025
"Enough is enough" - fundamental change needed to deliver on promise of economic development
Indigenous leader and prominent businessman Wayne Bergmann has warned that the f...
Giovanni Torre 4 Aug 2025
Closing the employment gap for First Nations job seekers

Sustainable and meaningful employment is essential for financial security, especially in today's cost-of living crisis. Yet for many Australians, particularly First Nations people, this security remai...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 4, 2025
Funding the Future: How Aboriginal businesses are leading economic change

In the heart of the Northern Territory, a quiet revolution is unfolding. This shift isn't born from headlines or handouts; it's powered by purpose, driven by Aboriginal entrepreneurs building wealth...

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Nicole Brown Jun 25, 2025
$50 billion potential: ANZ launches landmark First Nations Strategy

The First Nations economy has the potential for growth to $50 billion annually in the next decade, ANZ has projected in a new co-authored report.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 11, 2025
ANZ’s First Nations Guarantee program hits $150 million milestone

ANZ has announced its First Nations Guarantee program, which unlocks access to capital for First Nations startups and existing business, has reached $150 million in asset finance lending.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 5, 2025
First Nations Economics announces historic majority female Aboriginal-led board

First Nations Economics proudly announced the appointment of Professor Sandra Creamer AM this week as its new Chair, alongside the addition of two new board members Suzy Wilson and Renee Pujo.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 3, 2025
Indigenous-led energy projects drive investment and power stability in remote communities

Remote First Nations communities are increasingly using renewable energy infrastructure to address chronic power insecurity, drawing investor interest while reducing long-term operating costs for gove...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 8, 2025
Rangelea appeal spotlights growing governance concerns over Native Title royalties

Questions over governance of Native Title royalties remain as an appeal was launched against access to financial records of a major Traditional Owner organisation in South Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2025
Leah Armstrong Scholarship recipients announced for 2025

In partnership with First Nations Foundation, First Nations Economics has announced Angelina Hickey and Hayley Shadforth as the recipients of the 2025 Leah Armstrong Scholarship.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Apr 3, 2025
Indigenous groups ignored on government economic policies

A new report has revealed First Nations communities are not being properly consulted on government economic policies. The findings from the Coalition of Peaks – based on feedback from more than...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 21, 2025
$5.5m for two First Nations-led clean energy projects in WA

Western Australia's clean energy sector has received another kickstart, with more than $16 million funding for seven innovative new projects.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 10, 2025
Funding applications open for remote jobs program following successful trials

The first round of grants from the Federal Government's new funding strategy to increase employment and economic opportunities in remote regions has opened.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 11, 2024
First Nations-owned wine company's sales skyrocket after international expansion

Leading First Nations-owned wine company Mt Yengo is popping the champagne after the company's sales went through the roof after further expansion into the international market.

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Brendan Foster Dec 2, 2024
Key First Nations groups welcome parliamentary report's vision for Indigenous economic empowerment

First Nations Foundation is urging the federal government to pursue an ambitious agenda to ensure the financial prosperity of Indigenous Australians, following the findings of a parliamentary report.

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