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Reduced risk, cost and delay: New report spells out investor benefits of First Nations participation in clean energy projects
October 23, 2025
New research shows investor backing of First Nations participation in clean energy projects offers mutual benefit for investors and First Nations groups and reduces project risk, cost and delay.
Read MoreChanging the story about what's possible when it comes to the transition: PowerMakers
October 15, 2025
When we first started doing this quite a few years ago, we're like, surely you can just put solar on the roofs and then we're done, right?
Read MoreGetting to know each other: PowerMakers starts today
October 13, 2025
26 First Nations people started PowerMakers today, a transformative capacity building program for First Nations people and communities pursuing clean energy solutions in homes, communities, and on Country.
Read MorePowerMakers participants selected from nearly 100 applicants
October 07, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that from nearly 100 applicants, 26 emerging First Nations leaders from around the country have been selected to participate in PowerMakers 2025.
Read MoreNelson Review of National Electricity Market leaves a policy vacuum
September 22, 2025
By sidelining First Nations outcomes, the Nelson Review of the National Electricity Market risks undermining both Australia’s renewable energy goals and the equitable transition that First Nations communities expect.
Read MoreRecognising First Nations outcomes on renewable electricity Guarantee of Origin certificates
September 21, 2025
The Network supports recognising First Nations outcomes through optional attributes on renewable electricity Guarantee of Origin certificates. However, Free, Prior and Informed Consent must be embedded as a core policy principle and a condition of access to government programs.
Read MoreGetting this transition right: AAP
September 19, 2025
Everyone deserves access to power and every community should have homes that are climate resilient.
Read MoreMaking sure First Nations aren’t left behind in the Kimberley’s clean energy transition: AAP
September 19, 2025
Renewables are a great vehicle to create financial security. First Nations communities can then pick which way the benefits go.
Read MoreShared benefits in clean energy projects can build community support: The Conversation
September 18, 2025
'Renewable projects can help by leaving a legacy of infrastructure and programs to make life better in the bush. Shared equity schemes go even further.'
Read MoreWujal Wujal building Queensland’s first community-led and owned microgrid: AAP
September 16, 2025
Aunty Kathleen Walker was one of 300 residents evacuated by helicopter from Wujal Wujal in Queensland as Cyclone Jasper unleashed unprecedented floods in December 2023. Her community was left without power. Now they are building a microgrid.
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