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$30 million grants program to boost Indigenous economic development through Native Title bodies
The federal government has opened applications for a new $30 million grants prog...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Aug 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Fortescue offered Yindjibarndi a settlement worth $376 million. The Federal Court ordered $150.3 million
The settlement package on the table before the Yindjibarndi compensation trial b...
Reece Harley 29 Jul 2026
Towards a First Nations critical minerals strategy: A moment in time
Australia stands at one of the most significant economic crossroads in its moder...
Jyi Lawton 7 Jul 2026
BREAKING: Yindjibarndi people awarded $150m in Native Title compensation over Pilbara mining
The Federal Court has awarded the Yindjibarndi people $150 million in Native Tit...
Natasha Clark 12 May 2026
Traditional Owners blame Rio Tinto groundwater pumping for drying sacred Pilbara waterhole
Yarrala, a waterhole in Western Australia's West Pilbara where Robe River Kuruma...
Natasha Clark 7 May 2026
Bringing sovereign capability back to First Nations people

Last month, ABC journalist Patricia Karvales reported that "Sovereignty means nothing to normal people". The comment ignores that sovereignty means everything to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

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Bec Blurton Apr 28, 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 company Kimberley Mineral Sands has broken down over the issue of awarding local contracts, despite the injection of $160 mil...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Mar 11, 2026
Holding equity in clean energy: New guide for First Nations examines risks and opportunities

The First Nations Clean Energy Network has released a new guide designed to support First Nations communities review their participation in clean energy projects.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 24, 2026
Exclusive: Noongar Settlement claimants meet ORIC over rule books

Indigenous corporation watchdog ORIC has met with the seven organisations and claimants of Australia's biggest Native Title settlement in 2021 regarding compliance with their rule books.

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David Prestipino Jan 15, 2026
Yinhawangka People strike agreement with Rio as first step towards co-management of Country

The Yinhawangka People have taken a step towards greater control over activities on their lands after signing an interim modernised agreement (IMA) with Rio Tinto.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 14, 2025
Nyiyaparli people update Native Title agreement with Rio Tinto

The registered Native Title organisation for Nyiyaparli people has formalised a renewed partnership with Rio Tinto through an updated Native Title agreement.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 2, 2025
Federal heritage changes could quell clashes over Country

A framework to verify connection to Country for cultural heritage claims could be introduced as part of an overhaul of Commonwealth protection laws.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 11, 2025
The elephant not in the room: no mention of Indigenous business or Native Title in Treasurer’s statement after economic roundtable

After a three-day national economic roundtable hosted in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers spoke on a range of issues raised at the event, but made no mention of Indigenous people, business or jobs, la...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 21, 2025
After Garma’s promises, why are Traditional Owners missing from Chalmers’ economic roundtable?

At Garma, the Prime Minister said policy would be made with First Nations people, not for them. He spoke about partnership and shared decision-making.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 19, 2025
OPINION: Economic partnership or political theatre? Government’s Garma plan questioned amid worsening outcomes

As Garma Festival continues in northeast Arnhem Land, it is once again the stage for big promises about the future of First Nations people in this country.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 2, 2025
The Albanese government has a mandate – we need to see less talk and more action

When it comes to Indigenous economic empowerment, we need less talk and more action."Everyone has the policies and the principles. But it's all about the implementation," says Wayne Bergmann, a promin...

WA government announces overdue review of Native Title, cultural heritage processes

Consultation over Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage protection will be reviewed in Western Australia, two years after an embarrassing backflip on a failed attempt to modernise the system.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 2025
Traditional Owners join international Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

The National Native Title Council has announced its support for the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance in "advancing its global vision to protect people and the environment directly affected...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 14, 2025
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