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'We can do many great things, especially if we do them together'
This speech was given at the RING (Reconciliation Industry Network Group) NAIDOC...
Toni Janke 11 Jul 2026
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launches First Nations International Engagement Strategy
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade launched the First Nations I...
Giovanni Torre 8 Jul 2026
The power of First Nations people and culture can work for the betterment of Australia and our region
This speech was delivered by federal Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin...
Justin Mohamed 8 Jul 2026
Verification test looms as Indigenous procurement enters new phase

A national Indigenous procurement summit in Naarm / Melbourne has heard the first decade of the Indigenous Procurement Policy opened major new markets for First Nations businesses, but the next phase...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jul 6, 2026
Blak business is a $3.4 billion pillar of the Territory economy, landmark report reveals

Aboriginal businesses added $3.4 billion to the Northern Territory economy in 2024-25, a contribution nearly the size of the Territory's entire Public Administration and Safety industry, according to...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jul 2, 2026
Three new directors join the board of Indigenous Business Australia

Three new members have been appointed to the board of Indigenous Business Australia. IBA's role is to advance the economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through business...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 30, 2026
Governments more willing to manage the consequences of invasion than eliminate the disadvantage it created

Treasury counts announcements. Communities count houses. The Federal Budget's $793.7 million Closing the Gap package hides a deeper reality: governments are still more willing to manage the consequenc...

Investing in people, growing communities: Impact North backs Territory businesses to thrive

Behind every successful business is someone who took a chance, backed themselves and kept going when things got tough. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs, building a business...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 25, 2026
KMJV: Going from strength to strength and giving back to the community

Kingsmill Multiplant Joint Venture (KMJV) has secured a major contract to deliver bulk earthworks for Fortescue's Nullagine wind project, which supports the miner's transition from diesel power to ren...

Dianne Bortoletto Dianne Bortoletto Jun 25, 2026
From Maningrida to Darwin: Stedman's builds from community outwards

Chris Stedman is growing a second-generation Indigenous construction business by combining remote capability, local employment and careful expansion.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jun 24, 2026
Registrations officially open for the 2026 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference

Registrations are now officially open for the 12th Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC), with Aboriginal tourism operators, industry professionals, government representatives and tourism st...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 23, 2026
Darwin community invited to back grassroots change through 10x10 Philanthropy event

A unique philanthropy movement which is transforming the way communities support grassroots programs, including Indigenous-led initiatives, is returning to Darwin this month following a successful ina...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Jun 8, 2026
PSG Holdings rebrands to Burion following national expansion

Pacific Services Group Holdings has rebranded under the name Burion as the company expands its construction and maintenance work across Australia.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 3, 2026
IMACA: Indigenous enterprise drives Kimberley recovery and sets its sights high

Fred Taylor has been building Indigenous Mining and Civil Australia Pty Ltd (IMACA) for more than six years on the foundations of civil construction knowledge, capability, and experience.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 27, 2026
Aboriginal people still struggling to raise capital against their own land

Key points:- In the mainstream economy, money cycles five to seven times. In the black economy, twice- A Kimberley woman makes funeral flowers at cost so grieving families don't carry the burden- "Who...

Reece Harley Reece Harley May 27, 2026
'We're the sleeping giant': Natasha Short sets 20 per cent procurement target

Key Points:- The Kimberley is 40 per cent Aboriginal. Only 10 per cent of its businesses are.- "If you had $50,000, you'd give it to an Aboriginal organisation before you gave it to an Aboriginal busi...

Reece Harley Reece Harley May 27, 2026
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