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Bundjalung entrepreneur Jenni Walke takes home global Women Changing the World award
More than 1,500 nominations were made to 2026 Women Changing the World Global Aw...
Jarred Cross 29 Apr 2026
Nation mourns passing of Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO
One of Australia's most influential arts and creative sector leaders, Widjabul W...
Giovanni Torre 21 Mar 2026
‘Backing women with bold, practical ideas’: Game Changer grants support Indigenous female entrepreneurs
Three First Nations entrepreneurs have been announced as recipients of Ember Con...
Callan Morse 6 Mar 2026
Rosanna Angus: Her mission in tourism
The best tourism businesses deliver authentic, moving experiences, creating memo...
Dianne Bortoletto 2 Mar 2026
Anindilyakwa women strengthen community enterprise through Bush Medijina rebrand
Anindilyakwa women on Groote Eylandt have launched a new chapter for their commu...
Giovanni Torre 26 Feb 2026
Aboriginal corporation’s acquisition of ‘The Cannery’ supports Indigenous enterprise

The former Port Cygnet Cannery has occupied a prominent place in the Huon Valley's economic history for more than a century. Established during the peak of Tasmania's apple industry, the site was orig...

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Callan Morse Feb 26, 2026
First Nations Foundation chief executive Leah Bennett honoured at Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership

First Nations Foundation chief executive Leah Bennett is the recipient of Women & Leadership Australia's 2026 NSW Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership, announced Tuesday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Indigenous business leader Bianca Lore nominated for 2026 '40under40' Awards

Wiimali founder and managing director, Bianca Lore, has been nominated for the 2026 Business News 40under40 Awards. In announcing the nomination, Wiimali said Ms Lore founded the company "from lived e...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 16, 2026
Women leading with knowledge, care and Country

Across generations, Aboriginal women have carried knowledge quietly, carefully and with responsibility. Knowledge of plants, healing, seasons and survival.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 16, 2026
NT Indigenous Business Network appoints Naomi Anstess as Chief Executive Officer

The Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network has formally appointed Naomi Anstess as its Chief Executive Officer, following a period in which she served in the role on an interim basis.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jan 22, 2026
$15,000 in Game Changer Grants available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in business

Ember Connect has opened applications for the latest round of its Game Changer Grants, offering practical financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are starting or growing a...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 20, 2026
Proud Dunghutti woman Rebecca McGuinness takes the reins at Indigenous consultancy firm Murawin

Proud Dunghutti woman Rebecca McGuinness is the new chief executive of the First Nations consultancy firm, Murawin. Ms McGuinness, who has connections to the Gumbaynggirr and Anaiwan peoples, has year...

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Brendan Foster Jan 19, 2026
Applications open for 2026 Leah Armstrong Scholarship

First Nations Economics has opened applications for the 2026 Leah Armstrong Scholarship. Entering its third year, the scholarship is a nationally recognised program that supports Aboriginal and Torres...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Nov 26, 2025
Halls Creek celebrates innovation and determination at Inaugural Business Excellence Awards

Halls Creek came together on Saturday evening to celebrate the region's innovation, resilience, and community spirit at the inaugural Halls Creek Business Excellence Awards, hosted at the Kimberley Ho...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 3, 2025
First Nations leadership and cultural safety take centre stage at First Nations UNLIMITED Leadership Summit

Speakers called for greater support of Indigenous leadership and culturally safe workplaces at the First Nations UNLIMITED Leadership Summit on Thursday in Sydney - highlighting the importance of self...

KAEFER leads the way in empowering Indigenous business and community in Gladstone

Earlier this month in Gladstone, KAEFER Australia hosted a standout event in honour of Indigenous Business Month 2025, a powerful gathering that brought together industry leaders, local Indigenous ent...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Oct 31, 2025
From rock art to sea turtles: Murujuga women rangers lead protection of World Heritage landscape

On a women's site of red rock and wind-carved outcrops on the Burrup Peninsula in WA's Pilbara region, two young Murujuga women rangers walk among the ancient stone.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Oct 23, 2025
Jessie Risk: Building a legacy in construction and community

At 35, Jessie Risk has already carved out a place as one of the most dynamic business leaders in northern Australia. A proud Larrakia woman, she is the sole owner and Managing Director of AKJ Services...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Oct 16, 2025
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