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Funding boost as East Kimberley prepares for 2028 solar eclipse
Western Australia's Kimberley region is preparing to host one of the world's lon...
Jackson Clark 12 May 2026
WA Indigenous Tourism Operators Council welcomes continued investment in Aboriginal tourism through Jina Action Plan
The WA government and Tourism Western Australia have committed $5 million dollar...
Giovanni Torre 8 May 2026
Eastern Kuku Yalanji tourism hub opens in Cape Tribulation
A new First Nations visitor centre has opened in the Daintree Rainforest as part...
Joseph Guenzler 29 Apr 2026
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
'We could reshape tourism': First Nations council launches in Naarm's tourist hotspot
After years in the making the Yannabil First Peoples Tourism Council has officia...
Jarred Cross 20 Apr 2026
Traditional Owners strike $5 million deal for Indigenous-focused Horizontal Falls tours

Boat tours at the iconic Horizontal Falls will continue and be expanded to include more Indigenous elements until 2028. A new deal between the WA government, Traditional Owners and operators was struc...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 14, 2026
Indigenous centrepiece of Geelong waterfront precinct complete

Construction of Nyaal Banyul — a major centrepiece of Geelong's landmark $676 million waterfront development — has been completed.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 17, 2026
Yolŋu man Nathan Djerrkura charts new course for his homelands

With the support of Charles Darwin University TAFE training, Yolŋu man Nathan Djerrkura is following his dream to operate an eco-tourism venture.

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Mar 13, 2026
Timely support for Red Centre tourism operators

Small local tourism businesses in Central Australia have been offered a financial boost to leverage growing demand for Indigenous experiences in the sector. A $7.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 6, 2026
Tourism Australia launches First Nations graduate program

For decades, the warmth and generosity of 60,000 years of Indigenous culture has been shared to sell the Australian story to the world. Now, Tourism Australia is calling on the next generation of Firs...

Rosanna Angus: Her mission in tourism

The best tourism businesses deliver authentic, moving experiences, creating memories that last long after the holiday ends. They come from a deeper place, a place of connection and of stories.

'Self-determination in action' - new industry partnership launched to boost First Nations-led tourism in Victoria

A new industry partnership has been launched in Victoria to boost First Nations-led tourism. On Wednesday, the state's Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Event, Steve Dimopoulos, announced the Qual...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 25, 2026
NT business accelerator program supports new cohort of Aboriginal enterprises

A new cohort Aboriginal tourism businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the Northern Territory are set to take part in this year's NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Feb 24, 2026
Future bright for Aboriginal tourism family business after funding boost

A family-owned Aboriginal tourism business has gained funds it hopes will help accelerate its growth across the sector. Rainforest to Bush Cultural Experiences (RTBCE) on Tuesday said $40,000 raised w...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 4, 2026
Aboriginal cultural experiences boost WA tourism to record heights

Western Australia has reached the magic million number for international visitors in a calendar, off the back of strong growth in the Aboriginal tourism sector.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 21, 2026
Over $2 million in federal funding for South Australia's Yitpi Yartapuultiku cultural precinct

The federal government has committed more than $2 million in funding to expand First Nations tourism offerings in South Australia as it aims to strengthen the economic participation of Aboriginal and...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 22, 2025
Sponsorship opportunities open for 2026 Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference

The Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council has announced sponsorship opportunities are open for the Australian Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC 2026), taking place from 3-5 Novembe...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 15, 2025
NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program applications close soon

The NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program, delivered by the NT Government and Indigenous Business Australia, is open for Aboriginal Territorians and Northern Territory-based majority-owne...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 27, 2025
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