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theibr.com.au | David Prestipino |Zak Kirkup |Dechlan Brennan
Wesfarmers is facing scrutiny over its role in Indigenous procurement after whistleblower allegations about the governance structure of a hardware supplier 49 per cent owned by one of the corporate giant's subsidiaries - Blackwoods.
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theibr.com.au | David Prestipino |Dechlan Brennan
A visit by Wesfarmers executive Naomi Flutter to an Indigenous Bunnings employee at a Perth psychiatric facility sparked a ban by the clinic's staff on further visits by Wesfarmer's Group employees to protect his mental health.
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theibr.com.au | Zak Kirkup |Dechlan Brennan
Central Australia's tourism industry is potentially set for a boost, with the Albanese government announcing on Wednesday evening an $8.5 million election commitment aimed at revitalising the iconic Red Centre and attracting visitors back to the region if re-elected. At the heart of Australia lies some of our nation's most remarkable landscapes, including Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka (Kings Canyon).
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1 week ago | 
theibr.com.au | Zak Kirkup |Dechlan Brennan
Indigenous veterans have long been underrepresented in Australia's historical records, their contributions to the nation's defence overlooked. Now, thanks to a partnership between CommBank and 'Our Indigenous Veterans', this is changing. The initiative is ensuring that First Nations service members receive both recognition for their sacrifices and support in their post-service careers.
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theibr.com.au | Zak Kirkup |Giovanni Torre |Dechlan Brennan
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has long established itself as one of Australia's leading mining and services companies. Founded in 1993, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence and delivering large-scale projects that contribute to the nation's economic development. Today, MinRes' mining services and commodities businesses are also driving Indigenous engagement and economic empowerment.
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1 week ago | 
nit.com.au | Callan Morse |Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler
The National Indigenous Health Leadership Alliance has reaffirmed its position on Indigenous affairs ahead of the upcoming federal election and following the publication of key documents, including the Productivity Commission review and Close the Gap Day report.
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nit.com.au | Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler
Western Australian children and young people are being called on to help create an Acknowledgement of Country that reflects their voices by the state's child commissioner. Noongar Woman Tracey Ninyette, the Commissioner for Children and Young People in WA said the aim of the project, in line with this year's theme for Youth Week WA—"Our Threads, This Place, Your Moment"—is to "encourage children and young people to think about their connection to community and each other".
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1 week ago | 
nit.com.au | Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler
New and urgent investment in Indigenous-controlled health infrastructure is vital to help close the health gap for First Nations Victorians. A new report developed by Infrastructure Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has found that up to $150 million is needed to deliver new and upgraded facilities to replace dilapidated and unsafe buildings across the state.
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nit.com.au | Giovanni Torre |Dechlan Brennan |Callan Morse |Joseph Guenzler
Tylissa Elisara has shed tears of joy at children's reactions to her middle-grade novel about a reclusive hairy-nosed wombat from the 55th burrow of Bushland Avenue, Kangaroo Island. Ms Elisara, who is of Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha descent, wrote Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky for her now-teenage son, Jaxon, to instil a sense of pride in his First Nations heritage. At Jaxon's urging to have it published, she applied for and won a black&write! Writing Fellowship.
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nit.com.au | Joseph Guenzler |Dechlan Brennan
Gurindji and Noongar woman Ebony Hill is among the first graduates of Flinders University's paramedicine program in the Northern Territory and is now in her second year of a Doctor of Medicine degree. Ms Hill left school after Year 11 and later became a stay-at-home mother of four. A decade on, she has completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine and is now on track to become a doctor by 2027. As an Indigenous student, she said her motivation stemmed from what she witnessed growing up.
