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Yuluwirri McGrady launches majority Indigenous-owned maintenance business Mader First
Yuluwirri McGrady has launched Mader First, a new majority Indigenous-owned busi...
Reece Harley 4 Aug 2026
Water Corporation procurement reforms aim to drive benefits for Aboriginal businesses in WA
Changes to Western Australia's Water Corporation procurement processes could dri...
Giovanni Torre 12 Jun 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Traditional Owners say Kimberley Mineral Sands project failed to deliver promised jobs
Trust between Joombarn-Buru Traditional Owners and the China-backed mining compa...
Natasha Clark 11 Mar 2026
Green light for revolutionary Elders housing complex
A housing complex for Aboriginal Elders and their carers in Western Australia ha...
David Prestipino 13 Feb 2025
Roadmap sets sights on digital equality for First Nations by 2026
The federal government will consider recommendations from the Indigenous advisor...
David Prestipino 10 Dec 2024
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
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
Safe, reliable drinking water coming to remote Queensland communities

The small Lama Lama community in far north Queensland has received critical funding to help facilitate a reliable water supply after generations of challenges, one of a host of remote communities acro...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 16, 2024
Yurringa boosts Indigenous employment on major Vic road project

The Ison Road Overpass project's partnership with Indigenous labour hire firm Yurringa has seen two promising young footballers, Fitzroy Stars' Jai Burns and Keadin Ronnan, get a start in the construc...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 3, 2024
New database helps First Nations businesses tender for big contracts

One of Australia's leading construction companies has set up a database to make it easier for First Nations businesses to tender for work on large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Brendan Foster May 30, 2024
New BHP project could yield $45m for Indigenous contractors

The BHP board has given approval to advance its Pilbara iron ore mine in Western Australia's North West that is expected to deliver tens of millions of dollars to Indigenous contractors.

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David Prestipino Feb 27, 2024
Manufacturing set to boost Indigenous employment opportunities ahead of the 2032 Olympics

Beenleigh Steel Fabrications has secured a $40 million contract to supply 2400 tonnes of structural steel for Maryborough's Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) facility in Torbanlea.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 19, 2024
Indigenous construction firm TVN On-Country cements reputation after successful year

Leading Albury-Wodonga construction company TVN On-Country has continued to build its reputation in the construction sector after a year of success and expansion in the sector.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 4, 2023
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