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Catch up on our latest news story:

First Nations leaders urge Australians to act on Invasion Day injustice 

Herald Sun, January 26, 2026


Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory have spoken out about the pain they feel on Australia Day as much of the nation celebrates, arguing governments’ “failure to confront colonisation” means “the responsibility to act falls to the rest of us".


Aboriginal Investment NT chief executive Nigel Browne called for the date to be changed in the interest of national unity.


He pointed to the fact January 26 was only made a national public holiday for the first time in 1994.


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Grants Building Confidence 

Tennant Creek Today, December 12, 2025


The Pioneer Football Club is celebrating a fresh wave of support after recieving funding from Aboriginal Investment NT's Community Quick Response Grants program, enabling the club to updgrade essential training equipment and unveil new uniforms. 


The Pioneers have been around for 70 years and are one of Central Australia's oldest football organisations where families, young people and Elders have long gathered to celebrate not just sport but culture and community.



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Strength through collaboration: How Aboriginal Investment NT is enabling growth for Mob

National Indigenous Times, October 7, 2025


Indigenous Business Month is a time that always feels special to me. I live and breathe Indigenous business; 



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Aboriginal Investment NT grants boost community projects


NT News, September 12, 2025


Aboriginal Investment NT approved 14 projects through the first round of its Community Impact and Innovation Grants - an $11.1m investment...



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Culture as Capital: Ikuntji Artists take Indigenous design to the world


National Indigenous Times, September 2, 2025


In Haasts Bluff, a remote community in the Western Desert, art is transforming into economic power. 



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The $1 billion question: Who controls Aboriginal futures?


National Indigenous Times, August 26, 2025


It has been just over a fortnight since Garma, the annual celebration and gathering that showcases Yolngu people, culture and Country.y.



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Close the Gap Day: Time for action



Indigenous Business News, August 6, 2025


It's a day to call out inaction and demand that more be done for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in this country.



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Investment Partnership to Positively Impact Territorians


Indigenous Business News, August 4, 2025


Aboriginal Investment NT has appointed asset consultant, JANA Investment Advisers PTY LTD (JANA), as advisor and implementer of its Commercial Investment Portfolio (CIP)


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Bryan Wyborn

Uluru Statement remains relevant



Katherine Times, May 28, 2025


The eighth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart (is) an important day in our shared Australian history.



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Uluru - the work continues, with or without a voice


National Indigenous Times, May 26, 2025


Monday, May 26, marks the eighth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart - an important day in our shared Australian history.




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"We can't sit around and wait for anyone else": Aboriginal Investment NT's Plan for a Re-Invented Economy

National Indigenous Times, April 7, 2025


A strong Indigenous business sector would represent a revitalised, long-existing pre-colonisation economy - but in a new context, Aboriginal Investment NT's new boss believes.


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Bryan Wyborn

"There’s thousands of native foods out there": Shannon Motlop Aims for Global Tables

National Indigenous Times, March 27, 2025


Shannon Motlop sees a future where Australia's native plans and foods can take pride of place around the world.



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Aboriginal Investment NT Welcomes New Chief Executive

National Indigenous Times, January 23, 2025


Aboriginal Investment NT has a new Chief Executive Officer whose appointment brings a wealth of experience to the critical business role for the Territory.


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Aboriginal Investment NT Chief Investment Officer Takes the Reins

National Indigenous Times, October 30, 2024


Aboriginal Investment NT's new Chief Investment Office Bryan Wyborn took the reins this week.  The appointment came after the launch of the organisation's 2024-29 Strategic Investment Plan.


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'Milestone moment for our people': More Than Half a Billion in Funding on Table for Aboriginal Territorians to Benefit

National Indigenous Times,  September 27, 2024


As a young girl growing up in a town camp in Alice Springs, I listened to the stories of my Elders and their vision for our people, our communities and our country.


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Bryan Wyborn

The Key to Self-Determination and Autonomy for Aboriginal Territory


National Indigneous Times,  September 25, 2024


As a young girl growing up in a town camp in Alice Springs, I listened to the stories of my Elders and their vision for our people, our communities and our country.


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Dawn of a New Era as Fund Returns to Aboriginal Control


Australian Associated Press,  September 5, 2024


There is a new era in self-determination for First Nations people with more than half a billion dollars in grants being unlocked for Aboriginal-led projects in their own communities.


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$655m for 'Historic' Push


Northern Territory News,  September 5, 2024


More than half a billion dollars of Aboriginal money previously controlled by Canberra has been unlocked for Aboriginal Territorians, in hopes of building wealth and wellbeing of local communities. 

 

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