Launch of first accelerator program for Indigenous food entrepreneurs

[by Owen Craig]

The program is helping develop business ideas to deliver economic, social, cultural, environmental and health benefits to First Nations people, other businesses in the sector with appropriate benefit-sharing, and the wider Australian community. 

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Qld Origin heavyweights vie for Deadly Maroon honours

[supplied by Deadly Choices]

The Deadly Maroons 40-Year Origin Team is a fitting celebration and acknowledgement of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including the vital contributions made on and off the field by players, their families and fans alike.

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Charge dropped against Mildura man Robert Vigors in viral video

[Christopher Testa, ABC]

Robert Vigors, 65, was charged with attempted criminal damage over the December 14 incident, while Mildura woman Karen Ridge, 48, was charged with wilfully damaging an Aboriginal flag belonging to Indigenous artist Robby Wirramanda Knight.

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Launceston woman discovered 15 siblings and Aboriginal heritage

[Sarah Abbott, ABC]

Not given any information about her biological family by the orphanage, Ms Haines said she grew up not knowing whether she had any living parents or siblings.

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