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Tropical North Queensland operators set to ride Indigenous tourism wave
Indigenous tourism operators in Tropical North Queensland hope the steady recove...
David Prestipino 29 Apr 2026
NAIDOC grants program opens in Queensland
The Queensland Government's 2026 NAIDOC Grants program has opened, with funding...
Joseph Guenzler 1 Apr 2026
Laying the foundations for Australia’s giant freshwater prawn future
An Indigenous-led collaboration in Far North Queensland is laying the groundwork...
Nicole Brown 23 Feb 2026
Core pathway to mining opportunities
Glencore Coal has opened its 2026 First Nations Pathways Program (FNPP) for Indi...
David Prestipino 10 Feb 2026
Queensland launches industry-led platform to boost Indigenous business opportunities
Indigenous businesses, corporates and government recently met in Magandjin (Bris...
Joseph Guenzler 20 Nov 2025
Queensland Tourism Week kicks off with focus on First Nations

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council has marked the successful opening of Tourism Week with a packed-out Destination IQ conference, celebrating the strength, growth and future of First Nations tour...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Nov 12, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Indigenous business owner accuses Supply Nation of silencing criticism after deregistration

Supply Nation, a national certifier of Indigenous-owned enterprises whose database underpins much of Australia's corporate and government procurement, has deregistered a Queensland business following...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Oct 17, 2025
Indigenous-led road safety project shifts gears following PrepL redesign

A national transport program will adapt Queensland's PrepL learner driver course for delivery in remote communities, highlighting Indigenous knowledge and data into road safety.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 1, 2025
Training centre to drive cultural heritage protection innovation in the resources sector

A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector. Based at Flinders University in collaboration with The University of Quee...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 20, 2025
TAFE Queensland launches national grants to support clean energy and healthcare

Queensland's TAFE Centres of Excellence have become the first in the country to offer competitive applied research grants, with $2.4 million available in the first funding round.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 14, 2025
Queensland resources sector lauds rising Indigenous talent

As Indigenous participation in Queensland's resources sector continues its rise, some of the cohort's most talented were recognised for their achievements at one of the state's most prestigious First...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 27, 2025
First Nations clean energy symposium eyes Federal strategy leverage

As the nation's energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power, First Nations peoples are positioned to be central to the transition and benefit from it.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 22, 2025
Construction begins on Daintree Indigenous tourism hub

Work has commenced on the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Bamanga Muruku Tourism Hub in the Daintree National Park (CYPAL). The $3.76 million project is jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments a...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 8, 2025
National Indigenous tourism body set to leverage growing demand

A national First Nations tourism body is set to be established to ensure First Nations businesses and people are best placed to benefit from the growing sector.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 24, 2025
First Nations duo dining out on export support

Two Indigenous food and beverage businesses are among 15 companies receiving one month of expert support to export their products globally. Dhuwa Coffee (Aromas) and Kakadu Organics were chosen by the...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 8, 2025
Nominations open for Queensland Reconciliation Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, recognising initiatives that support and strengthen First Nations communities across Queensland.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 7, 2025
Queensland renewables project sets First Nations shared equity precedent

An Indigenous clean energy partnership will result in the development of a wind farm in Queensland, with hopes it will set a precedent for shared equity projects for First Nations in Australia's trans...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 23, 2025
Rio Tinto, Indigital collaborate to boost sustainability

Indigenous company Indigital and mining giant Rio Tinto have partnered on an initiative that combines Traditional Knowledge with digital innovation to protect and restore Country and strengthen cultur...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 23, 2025
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