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'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
New gas contract fires up Benang’s broad vision
Indigenous business Benang has secured more work with ATCO Australia, winning a...
David Prestipino 14 Jul 2025
Officeworks kicking goals with Clontarf Foundation
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week events of 2025, Officeworks is honouring 50 years of...
David Prestipino 10 Jul 2025
Tribal Warriors move into the iconic Black Theatre site in Redfern
A First Nations corporation that offers up maritime training programs for young...
Brendan Foster 14 May 2025
AFL father-son duo driving Indigenous jobs
His usual job involves shutting down some of the AFL's toughest forwards, but We...
David Prestipino 7 Apr 2025
NT Indigenous Business Network critical of federal go slow on procurement policy

The peak body representing First Nations businesses in the Northern Territory has criticised the federal government for dragging its feet on reviewing its Indigenous Procurement Policy.

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Brendan Foster Jan 23, 2025
UGL partners with Adam Goodes-led consortium

Specialist engineering, services and operations provider UGL has established a strategic relationship with Indigenous Defence & Infrastructure Consortium to enhance the global company's First Nati...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 14, 2025
Exclusive: Aboriginal businesses left in limbo as grant announcements delayed

Aboriginal business people in Victoria have expressed dismay at the lack of communication around a series of government business grants that have been delayed for months.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 13, 2025
New Senate report demands "immediate action," First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance says

The First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance has welcomed a Senate report which found First Nations people and businesses are significant contributors to the national economy, but restricted access...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 3, 2024
"A lifelong dream": Rio Tinto graduates gear up for career in mining

Rio Tinto has delivered another successful cohort of Indigenous trainees now skilled up and ready for work opportunities in the mining industry.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 2, 2024
Indigenous business, Traditional Owner corporation welcome Indigenous economic prosperity report recommendations

The peak body for Traditional Owners in Victoria, as well as the country's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer, has welcomed the calls by the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strai...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 27, 2024
Shortfalls in finance and capital limiting First Nations economic growth, major report reveals

While First Nations people and businesses are significant contributors to the national economy, restricted access to finance and capital is limiting their growth and financial wellbeing, a new report...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 26, 2024
Passionate advocate Denise Andrews joins key WA Aboriginal advisory board

An experienced and passionate Indigenous leader from the Kimberley region in Western Australia has been appointed to a key government board to help improve the lives of First Nations people across the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 22, 2024
"From Sparks to Flames": Blak businesses have the fuel to start generational wealth change

The 17th AEMEE conference welcomed Indigenous business leaders, owners and stakeholders for a two-day focus on maximising future opportunities to grow the sector, with an eye on sustainability.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 2, 2024
Actors help Officeworks write better literacy journey for Indigenous kids

Two familiar faces are raising money to give Indigenous and marginalised children across Australia access to life-changing support to improve vital literacy skills.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 25, 2024
Project Dignity helps feed Indigenous families in Perth’s northern suburbs

Perth community centre Sudbury Community House has stepped up its support for the growing number of Indigenous families struggling with food insecurity and financial hardship.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 8, 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
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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