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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. 


Ikuntji Artists, the first art centre established in the Western Desert in 1992, has launched Ikuntji Designs, a dedicated fashion label that is breaking new ground in Indigenous textile and fashion.


In 2024–25, Ikuntji Artists received targeted support from Aboriginal Investment NT's Grant Program, allowing the organisation to scale operations across several strategic priority areas. This included expansion of textile production and sampling capabilities, investment in fashion-specific design and marketing tools, development of international-ready export pathways, and support for artist development and cultural leadership.

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.


What usually transcends the days after Garma is positive uplifting of our culture, our Country and more importantly, of Aboriginal Territorians as a whole. But this time is different.


In my new role I've taken time for reflection, to assess obstacles and to find pathways forward. I stood to deliver a message at Garma that's been building for decades, and the urgency underpinning that message continues to grow.

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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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Close the Gap Day: Time for action


Indigenous Business News, August 4, 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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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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Bryan Wyborn

Aboriginal Investment NT Grant Helps Alice Springs Desert Cabinets and Joinery Grow

NT News,  October 23, 2024


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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'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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