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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 [...]

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site - First Nations News 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".

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.

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

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 [...]

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

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.

AI Clips Mislead Tourists in Kimberley 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

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…

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

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 [...]

Daily news digest June 1 - First Nations News Major Indigenous news stories in Australia today focusses on the escalating tensions over a Brisbane Olympics development and workplace anti-racism research

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 [...]

Empowering futures: Advancing Indigenous youth through education and employment - First Nations News For more than 17 years, CareerTrackers, a national not-for-profit organisation, has led a collective approach to supporting First Nations students.

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 [...]

Work set to start clearing controversial Olympic site - First Nations News Works to transform a central park into an Olympic stadium are set to begin amid strong opposition from the Indigenous community and local residents.