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Victorian Traditional Owner body buoyed by new federal economy data unit
A Victorian advocacy body for Traditional Owner groups across the state has sign...
David Prestipino 4 May 2026
Traditional Owner airport takeover set to keep critical industries alive
Concerns essential services and supplies for Kakadu and West Arnhem communities...
David Prestipino 22 Apr 2026
New renewables model powers Pilbara Traditional Owners
Traditional Owners across the Pilbara are set to lead more clean energy projects...
David Prestipino 19 Apr 2026
Global miner’s record 2025 spend with Indigenous suppliers
Rio Tinto has announced a record spend with Indigenous businesses in 2025. The c...
David Prestipino 27 Mar 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 compa...
Natasha Clark 11 Mar 2026
Deal boosts rehabilitation prospects of Ranger uranium mine

A new deal has ensured extensive rehabilitation at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory will continue, with the aim that the site be returned to Mirrar Traditional Owners in a condition s...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 3, 2026
Victorian Traditional Owners deserve fair go in critical minerals mining, peak body says

The peak body for Victorian Traditional Owners has warned ongoing delays to key legislation and the fast-tracking of project approvals risk excluding Traditional Owners from decisions about mining on...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 24, 2025
Visionary plans after sacred Indigenous conservation space divested

In the Wet Tropics of North Queensland on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred conservation space lies. Wawu Dimbi – meaning "place of inner spirit" in Yalanji language – is a significan...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 16, 2025
First Nations delegation shines on world stage

A delegation of First Nations Victorians recently showcased their strengths and talents on the international stage at the World Expo 2025. Held every five years since 1851, the Expo is one of the olde...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 4, 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
Relationship between Rio Tinto, Traditional Owners continues to evolve following Juukan Gorge destruction

Rio Tinto will continue modernising agreements and negotiations with Traditional Owner groups across its Pilbara iron ore operations. Outgoing chief executive Jakob Stausholm, who makes way for curren...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 1, 2025
Yued Aboriginal Corporation signs heritage protection agreement with clean energy developer Neoen Australia

A Yued Heritage Protection Agreement with a third Renewable Energy Developer in 2025 demonstrates the growing demand WA's clean energy transition is putting on the State's Traditional Owners to respon...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 16, 2025
Rangelea appeal spotlights growing governance concerns over Native Title royalties

Questions over governance of Native Title royalties remain as an appeal was launched against access to financial records of a major Traditional Owner organisation in South Australia.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2025
Rio Tinto pressed on Indigenous agreements, water use at AGM

Rio Tinto faced renewed criticism from Traditional Owners at its Perth annual general meeting on Thursday, accused of failing to modernise outdated Indigenous land use agreements and address concerns...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 2, 2025
First Nations economic justice could bring $1 billion to Victorian economy, research shows

Ending the disadvantage for Indigenous people requires an economic transformation driven by land rights and justice, a new report launched on Thursday has said.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 20, 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
Mystery surrounds sudden closure of Indigenous Northern Territory construction firm

Mystery surrounds the future of an Indigenous construction firm in the Northern Territory after it abruptly ceased trading, and the chief executive quit.

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Brendan Foster Feb 6, 2025
National Native Title Council urges federal government to boost Traditional Owners' economic self-determination

The National Native Title Council has urged the federal government to provide Traditional Owners funding and access to finance in response to a parliamentary report released this week that recommends...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 28, 2024
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