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Making 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.

Shared 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.'

Wujal 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.

First Nations Clean Energy Symposium a great success

September 15, 2025

Were you on the red carpet at the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium?

No more power off: Prepayment metering must be reformed

September 10, 2025

The issue of prepayment for power is a really hidden part of the energy landscape in Australia. People are doing it really tough trying to stay connected to power.

Gearing up for PowerMakers 2025: Apply today

August 19, 2025

Expressions of Interest are invited from First Nations members to attend PowerMakers 2025 happening on Mparntwe country (Alice Springs) from 13-16 October 2025.

An historical opportunity to establish an inclusive economy: Our submission to Treasury

August 19, 2025

Australia cannot realise the full value of its clean energy potential without investing in the inclusion and leadership of First Nations. That’s the key message of our submission to the Federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable Consultation.

Building capacity for energy justice for generations to come: The Energy

August 19, 2025

Self-determined development doesn't have to be as intensive as building, owning and operating an entire asset from scratch. Best, or better, practice is emerging as Traditional Owner groups get a chance to make the call on what they need and how involved they want...

Four remote First Nations communities win funding to quit diesel, shift to renewables: Renew Economy

August 16, 2025

Four remote First Nations communities will be transitioned away from a diesel powered electricity supply to solar and battery storage-based microgrids, as part of a federally funded program supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Indigenous communities plug in to power their future: AAP

August 15, 2025

Indigenous people risk being left behind in the clean energy transition without investment in community-led projects, particularly in regional and remote areas.