First Nations News

09/06/2026

Pat Turner Honoured For A Lifetime Of Indigenous Advocacy

Veteran Aboriginal leader Pat Turner has been recognised with one of Australia’s highest honours.

The Arrernte and Gurdanji leader has spent decades advocating for Indigenous-led health, justice and Closing the Gap reforms, helping shape national policy and community outcomes.

Full Story: https://firstnationsnews.com.au/indigenous-leaders-lifelong-drive-for-justice-honoured/

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03/06/2026

We were determined to be more than just a checkbox. As an Aboriginal business, we demanded a seat at the decision-making table to ensure our joint venture partner was legitimate. Within 18 months, we bought them out – a first in Australia for an Aboriginal business.

02/06/2026

Elder’s grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site: By ROBYN WUTH The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever". For generations, Aboriginal Elders say the waters at Brisbane's Victoria Park have been a place of healing. The heritage-listed site's "healing waters" were surrounded by [...]

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

01/06/2026

NAB and IBA unveil guarantee to boost First Nations lending: NAB and IBA launch guarantee to ease lending for First Nations businesses. Access up to $1M. Discover how this could impact your business strategies.

National Australia Bank and Indigenous Business Australia have launched a corporate guarantee to expand access to finance for First Nations businesses.

01/06/2026

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Government data shows dementia impacts First Nations communities at a significantly higher rate, yet there are systemic barriers to accessing [...]

Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a national grant, marking a step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood

01/06/2026

AI tourism posts misrepresent Kimberley, operators warn: AI-generated videos distort Kimberley's realities, warn operators. Discover why authentic exploration is key. Dive into the controversy today.

Tourism operators in Western Australia’s Kimberley say a surge of AI-generated videos on social media is giving audiences a distorted view of their home

01/06/2026

One Nation split emerges over Indigenous flag display: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has distanced herself from new MP David Farley’s decision to fly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags alongside the Aus…

Far right One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has distanced herself from new MP’s decision to fly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags

01/06/2026

Daily news digest June 1: Major Indigenous news stories in Australia today focusses on the escalating tensions over a Brisbane Olympics development, workplace anti-racism research released for National Reconciliation Week, and key community and sporting events. Barrambin / Victoria Park Evictions and Construction Dispute Forced Eviction: Queensland Police dismantled a protest camp at Barrambin (Victoria Park) in Meanjin/Brisbane. Traditional Owners [...]

Major Indigenous news stories in Australia today focusses on the escalating tensions over a Brisbane Olympics development and workplace anti-racism research

01/06/2026

Empowering futures: Advancing Indigenous youth through education and employment: For more than 17 years, CareerTrackers, a national not-for-profit organisation, has led a collective approach to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students through paid internships and professional development opportunities that create pathways for long-term career success. The impact of this work continues to be significant and far-reaching. Since its establishment, CareerTrackers has facilitated more than 9,000 internships and [...]

For more than 17 years, CareerTrackers, a national not-for-profit organisation, has led a collective approach to supporting First Nations students.

01/06/2026

Work set to start clearing controversial Olympic site: By FARID FARID Works to transform a central park into an Olympic stadium are set to begin amid strong opposition from the Indigenous community and local residents. Tensions boiled over on Friday as residents of an on-site tent embassy were forcibly moved on from Brisbane's Victoria Park. Five people were arrested, including a man tackled [...]

Works to transform a central park into an Olympic stadium are set to begin amid strong opposition from the Indigenous community and local residents.