First Nations stories
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
Last week
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productivity
NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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government
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collaboration
The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.
Nbn network boosts digital inclusion & life satisfaction
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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edutech
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uc
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healthtech
A report by Ember Advisors reveals that 76% of nbn users experienced improved life satisfaction in FY24, with significant benefits in employment and education.
Schneider Electric honours Pacific leaders in sustainability
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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drones
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power / energy
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cleantech
Schneider Electric has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Pacific Sustainability Impact Awards, honouring leaders in renewable energy and water management.
Baidam achieves Social Traders certification for impact
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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soc
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cybersecurity
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social traders
Baidam, an Indigenous cybersecurity firm, has achieved Social Traders certification, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices and supporting Indigenous communities.
Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sports
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digital art
Binance has unveiled a fan-designed race helmet for F1 driver Pierre Gasly, showcased in a stunning mural by street artist Matt Adnate in Melbourne.
Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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Australia's Not-for-Profit sector is struggling with technology adoption, facing major challenges in digital capabilities, according to Infoxchange's latest report.
Adrian Appo returns to First Australians Capital as MD
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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job moves
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first australians capital
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partnerships
Adrian Appo has rejoined First Australians Capital as Managing Director, Partnerships, ready to enhance Indigenous entrepreneurship and economic impact.
DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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quantum computing
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genai
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ai
A new partnership between DeadlyScience and Kinetic IT aims to enhance STEM education for First Nations students while addressing Australia's tech skills shortage.
Canon Oceania awards four grants to impactful Aussie groups
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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climate change
Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program honours four Aussie groups with AUD $5,000 each to enhance community, education, environment, and First Nations initiatives.
Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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edutech
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digital entertainment
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video
Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
Baidam Solutions, Google partners for cybersecurity diversity
Wed, 1st May 2024
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cybersecurity
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google
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baidam solutions
Brisbane's Baidam Solutions and Google partner up to boost representation in the cybersecurity sector, fostering diversity and reaching out to underrepresented communities globally.
Australia’s first Indigenous sovereign cloud launched
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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microsoft
Australia sees the launch of its first Indigenous Sovereign Cloud, a product of collaboration between DQA, Indigenous IT leader Dickerson Digital, and Microsoft.
First Nations’ tech businesses building digital capability
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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edutech
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it training
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digital transformation
Winyama Digital Solutions and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations’ workforce.
Google.org and INCO's $750,000 First Nations digitisation fund
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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google
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digitisation
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mental health
INCO launches First Australians Digitisation Fund with Google.org to empower First Nations communities using technology.