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Not waiting for a seat: the Indigenous woman rewriting the rules of the energy sector
At a time when the world is racing to solve climate and energy challenges, one A...
Nicole Brown 4 May 2026
Fijian Government drives rural growth through Agri-Innovate competition
The Government of Fiji has launched the Fiji Agri-Innovate Competition, position...
Rebekah Rasmussen 20 Feb 2026
Women leading with knowledge, care and Country
Across generations, Aboriginal women have carried knowledge quietly, carefully a...
Nicole Brown 16 Feb 2026
Aboriginal Investment NT opens new round of Community Impact and Innovation Grants
Aboriginal Investment NT chief executive Nigel Browne says the organisation's go...
Jarred Cross 6 Feb 2026
Wiradjuri leader Hayden Charles driving business growth and social change
Wiradjuri man Hayden Charles is one of Australia's rising Indigenous business le...
Joseph Guenzler 2 Feb 2026
Jalbi Australia: How lifelong friends are reshaping the supply chain with purpose

Beyond its beautifully packaged, botanically scented products, Jalbi Australia represents something far deeper. Founded by lifelong friends Mandy Gadsdon and Kym Hawkins, Jalbi is grounded in connecti...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Dec 18, 2025
Fiji launches regional Juncao Workshop to drive climate-smart agriculture

Fiji has strengthened its commitment to climate-smart agriculture and regional collaboration with the opening of the Regional Workshop on 'Juncao Industry Development: Poverty Alleviation, Climate Cha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Nov 25, 2025
CommBank’s Next Chapter Innovation program tackles financial abuse in First Nations communities

Two First Nations-led organisations have been announced as this year's CommBank Next Chapter Innovation partners. The program invests in innovative, First Nations-led place-based initiatives which pro...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jul 23, 2025
First Nations businesses to take centre stage at Energy Exchange Australia conference in Boorloo

Western Australia's burgeoning First Nations renewables industry will be showcased at the upcoming Energy Exchange Australia conference in Boorloo (Perth).

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Brendan Foster Mar 10, 2025
Fortescue’s inaugural Innovation Grants fuel sustainable solutions

Seven Pilbara initiatives including a traditional bush medicine 'pharmacy', the installation of green power solutions and a 'Scoot 'n' Ride' school upgrade project will share in $123,000 of funding th...

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NIT staff Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Island business Lola Digital wins big at 2024 Innovate

Lola Digital is the latest First Nations business to be recognised for its deadly work in the Torres Strait. The Thursday Island-based business was the Indigenous Business Award winner at the recent 2...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 26, 2024
From coal miner to eco entrepreneur: Nathan Dureau’s journey

Proud Wiradjuri man Nathan Dureau has transitioned from underground coal mining to running an eco-friendly cleaning products company. At 35, he recalls his journey into the chemical industry began aro...

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Brendan Foster Aug 14, 2024
New $1.5 million program to boost Indigenous business in Queensland

The First Australians Capital Business Acceleration Program, a new $1.5 million initiative, is aiming to boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for Indigenous people in Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 19, 2024
Applications open for QuantumTX 2024 Queensland METS Technology Incubator Program

The QuantumTX 2024 Queensland METS Technology Incubator Program is now accepting applications. Participation is free through a competitive application process for the program, which offers a 12-week j...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 27, 2024
NSW report looks at ways to keep First Nations people in apprenticeships

More than 60 per cent of First Nations people in NSW leave their apprenticeship because of work-related issues, a new report has found. The not-for-profit apprenticeship, employment and training servi...

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Brendan Foster Feb 20, 2024
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