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Sixth remote community to get rooftop solar credit
More families across Western Australia's Kimberley region will soon benefit from...
David Prestipino 21 May 2026
First Nations energy affordability - 'a goal in the never never'
Electricity access has improved globally, with 92 per cent of the world's popula...
James Reynolds 11 May 2026
Australian ministers' visit pursues 'transformative agreement' to strengthen cooperation with Fiji
Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy w...
Giovanni Torre 5 May 2026
Concerns raised over health, water and housing as residents return to Nganmarriyanga / Palumpa after floods
Concerns have been raised about residents being returned to the flood-hit remote...
Giovanni Torre 26 Apr 2026
Fuel prices surge and Indigenous businesses are paying the price
Right now, one issue is hitting everyone, from filling up at the bowser to runni...
Jyi Lawton 24 Apr 2026
First Nations-led solar microgrid projects secure key ARENA funding

Two remote Northern Territory communities are set to benefit from cleaner, more reliable power, with the federal government backing First Nations-led microgrid projects with $11 million in funding thr...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 23, 2026
Working Group aims to support fuel, energy and food security in remote Indigenous communities

A working group on fuel, energy and food security in remote Indigenous communities has been formed between the Federal Government, the Coalition of Peaks, and other First Nations groups.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 21, 2026
Australian government looks to Pacific's energy needs

The Australian government's most recent negotiations to strike a critical deal with Singapore to keep fuel flowing could benefit its Pacific neighbours.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 14, 2026
Webinar sets out template for Indigenous communities to save thousands on energy

Indigenous clean energy leaders hope its webinar later this month will show how small Aboriginal communities can negotiate renewables solutions for more affordable power.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 2, 2026
Australia’s fuel shock reveals the true cost of a big‑car lifestyle

Australia is once again feeling the sting of global conflict at the petrol pump. A fast‑escalating war in the Middle East has pushed crude oil back above US$100, and in a country almost entirely...

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James Reynolds Mar 11, 2026
Many languages, one clear message: Life Support Service videos strive to reach all Territorians

The Power and Water Corporation' series of Life Support Service awareness videos in different Aboriginal languages aims to help keep Territorians informed.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 3, 2026
Analysis: Lack of reliable data holds back progress on climate and energy

Over the past several years, Mirabou Energy has delivered projects across regional and remote Queensland, with a particular focus on discrete Indigenous communities in the Torres Strait and the Gulf o...

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James Reynolds Feb 4, 2026
Prolonged power outages hit Indigenous communities in WA

Western Australia's Mid-West and surrounds have been hit by prolonged power outages, impacting many communities including Moora. Moora is on Yued Country and, like a number of the affected areas, is h...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 18, 2025
Power on Country: How Djarindjin is rewriting the rules of remote energy

By the time power was finally restored to the Dampier Peninsula community of Djarindjin in April 2025, the damage had already been done. For four days, as a tropical system tracked towards the West Ki...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Dec 17, 2025
$4.1 million rollout boosts Kimberley energy security

A more efficient and equitable electricity network has been delivered to six remote communities in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Horizon Power rolled out the advanced metering infrastructure (...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 21, 2025
PowerMakers program setting the stage for the next First Nations clean energy leaders

26 First Nations people have been selected from over 100 applicants to participate in PowerMakers, a transformative capacity building program for First Nations people pursuing clean energy solutions i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 13, 2025
Kimberley Indigenous Energy Affordability Workshop brings together experts and communities

The University of Notre Dame Australia has brought together researchers to tackle energy affordability in remote Indigenous communities by driving efforts to transition them to renewable energy.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 24, 2025
Action on horizon after Indigenous South Australians voice energy security concerns

A special meeting of community members and energy providers impacted by lengthy electricity outages in remote South Australia has resolved to implement measures that engage First Nations stakeholders...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 29, 2025
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