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2 months ago | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini
Aboriginal Carbon Foundation (AbCF) Project Manager Sean Appoo has called for increased private investment in carbon and biodiversity projects where First Nations people play a key role in safeguarding the land and mitigating future climate risks.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini |Joseph Guenzler |Callan Morse |Zak Kirkup
As the holiday season approaches, we're on the lookout for gift ideas that not only bring joy but also support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. From handmade jewellery and unique fashion pieces to delicious chocolate and unforgettable experiences, we've curated a list of our top 10 gift ideas that give back. By supporting these incredible businesses, you're helping to preserve traditions, promote cultural pride and uplift First Nations entrepreneurs.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini |Joseph Guenzler |David Prestipino |Tiesha Hewitt
October is Indigenous Business Month and we're excited to continue Friday Favs to highlight the success, rich culture and diversity of First Nations-owned and led businesses. As Indigenous Business Month draws to a close we're highlighting a variety of businesses to reflect the diversity of industries where First Nations people excel. In no particular order, we've highlighted a few.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini |Zak Kirkup |David Prestipino |Joseph Guenzler
Cassandra Baldini, Zak Kirkup and David Prestipino turn the spotlight on 10 Indigenous business leaders, highlighting their influential roles across diverse sectors, showcasing their contributions as drivers of economic and social change in our country.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini |David Prestipino |Zak Kirkup
It's Indigenous Business Month, and National Indigenous Times is excited to spotlight the success, culture, and diversity of First Nations-owned and led businesses. Every Friday in October, we will feature Mob-strong businesses that are making an impact. The Australian native bushfood and botanicals industry is expected to reach $300 million by 2025, and the demand for these ingredients is rising. First Nations chefs and artisans are using food to share cultural heritage.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Brendan Foster |Cassandra Baldini |Giovanni Torre |Rhiannon Clarke
Kakadu Organics is another First Nations business that has cracked the Southeast Asian market. Murrumburr woman and founder of Kakadu Organics, Kylie-Lee Bradford, pictured, says that building relationships has also been important to her overseas expansion. "I think it's crucial to build really tight relationships and do thorough research on the country you want to enter. It's not a quick process, especially in markets like Asia, which are heavily focused on relationship building," she says.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Brendan Foster |Cassandra Baldini |Rhiannon Clarke |Joseph Guenzler
Austrade Trade and Investment Commissioner Melanie Harris says we are only starting to see the true potential of First Nations business in exporting to international markets. Austrade is the federal government's trade and investment promotion agency, helping Australian businesses go global. The proud Yuin woman, who became the first female Indigenous Trade and Investment Commissioner in 2021, says First Nations businesses are succeeding across Australia's goods and services exports.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
theibr.com.au | Brendan Foster |Cassandra Baldini
Austrade Trade and Investment Commissioner Melanie Harris says we are only starting to see the true potential of First Nations business in exporting to international markets. Austrade is the federal government's trade and investment promotion agency, helping Australian businesses go global. The proud Yuin woman, who became the first female Indigenous Trade and Investment Commissioner in 2021, says First Nations businesses are succeeding across Australia's goods and services exports.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Brendan Foster |Cassandra Baldini |Dechlan Brennan |David Prestipino
On the sea floor of the warm, shallow waters stretching from the Kimberley coast to northeast Arnhem Land live slimy, round trepang. This delicacy, also known as sea cucumber, is reported to have initiated the first international trading relationship between First Nations people and Makassar fishermen from the island of Sulawesi, now part of Indonesia.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
nit.com.au | Cassandra Baldini |Giovanni Torre |Joseph Guenzler
A note to Aboriginal and Torres Strait readers: This story contains the image and name of a person who has died; discretion is advised. It is Indigenous Business Month and this October, National Indigenous Times is highlighting the success, rich culture and diversity of First Nations-owned and led businesses. Education is at the heart of prosperity. For more than 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have passed down knowledge to educate their communities.
