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Woolworths CEO invited to visit Nhulunbuy as exit fears spark community concern
The proposed departure of Woolworths from Nhulunbuy has drawn strong concern fro...
Dechlan Brennan 20 Mar 2026
National Indigenous Australians Agency announces new CEO
Australia's first Indigenous woman ambassador has been appointed as the new Chie...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Nov 2025
Will Labor walk the walk on economic empowerment?
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside the Coalition of...
Giovanni Torre 26 Aug 2025
McCarthy: Government ‘deeply committed’ to First Nations economic empowerment
Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy says the govern...
Dechlan Brennan 20 Aug 2025
Hundreds of new jobs for Indigenous rangers
Arafura Swamp rangers in North East Arnhem Land look after more than 1. 2 millio...
David Prestipino 2 Apr 2025
New advisory group aims to boost First Nations trade and investment

The federal government hopes its new Indigenous advisory group will have First Nations business primed to leverage trade and economic opportunities.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 21, 2025
Indigenous organisations cautiously optimistic on Closing the Gap announcements

Indigenous groups have cautiously welcomed the federal government's announcements to better support remote communities on Monday while noting the majority of the closing the gap targets are not on tar...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 10, 2025
Aboriginal Investment NT welcomes new chief executive

Aboriginal Investment NT has a new chief executive officer whose appointment brings a wealth of experience to the critical business role for the Territory.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 23, 2025
Tourists connecting with culture on Country at forefront of government funding strategy

First Nations tourism in Western Australia is set to get a boost with a federal and state government injection of funds, allowing more tourists to connect with the culture and stories of Aboriginal co...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 17, 2025
Indigenous, regional media the winners in funding bonanza

Indigenous, local, and regional news will receive their share of $180 million in funding, the federal government has announced. The launch of the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) on Monday wil...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 16, 2024
New government remote employment service to help job seekers build skills, support communities

The federal government says more than 42,000 job seekers are expected to access a new remote employment service to help people in remote areas learn new skills and find pathways into work.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 13, 2024
Roadmap sets sights on digital equality for First Nations by 2026

The federal government will consider recommendations from the Indigenous advisory group it established on how to break down barriers to digital inclusion for First Nations people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 10, 2024
New partnership announced to help establish a dedicated First Nations tourism peak body

A new partnership tasked with investigating and establishing a permanent First Nations national tourism peak body has been announced by the federal government.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 29, 2024
Cultural element, youth focus key to federal government's new remote jobs program

A second round of consultation across 200 Indigenous communities on a new national remote jobs program has provided sharp but clear feedback to the federal government ahead of the rollout of its new R...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 11, 2024
Malarndirri McCarthy announced as new Minister for Indigenous Australians

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has been announced as the new Minister for Indigenous Australians, replacing the retiring Linda Burney. The Saltwater woman from the Yanyuwa Garrawa people was previously...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 28, 2024
Regional and remote NT to receive six new bulk-billing urgent care clinics

Six new bulk-billing Urgent Care Clinics are being built in the Northern Territory, with assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy saying they will support the health and wel...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 23, 2024
First Nations Reference Group to co-lead Remote Jobs and Economic Development program

The federal government has set up a First Nations Reference Group to work in partnership with the government to design and implement the Remote Jobs and Economic Development program.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 7, 2024
Commonwealth to overhaul Indigenous Procurement Policy

The Commonwealth Government is taking steps to "strengthen" the Indigenous Procurement Policy by tightening the eligibility criteria for First Nation businesses as part of its public consultation proc...

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