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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 3d

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 3d

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation sign Engagement Agreement with Star of the South.

The Agreement provides resourcing support ensuring Gunaikurnai people are involved in project discussions from the earliest stages.

www.starofthesouth.com.au/news-media-r...
Photo: Ian Simpson

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 8d

Clean energy in remote First Nations communities is about more than reducing diesel.

It's also about community flourishing; energy security and affordability; community growth and well being.

That’s the finding of a new report by Pembina Institute.

www.pembina.org/pub/restorin... #auspol

Restoring the Flow | Pembina Institute

Remote communities, the majority of which are Indigenous, are not connected to the electricity grid and have historically relied exclusively on diesel generators for electricity. These generators are ...

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 8d

With the road to net zero running through First Nations lands, we’ve designed a tool to reset the standard for investors, proponents and governments.

proponents-toolkit.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 8d

The clean energy transition has potential to be very beneficial for First Nations people on whose Country much of it will occur, despite a lack of enabling policies.

Must-read paper by Lily O'Neill and Kathryn Thorburn from University of Melbourne.

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 11d

This isn’t just about lights and electricity. It’s about control. If you own your power, you control your future, says Nathan McIvor talking, CEO of Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation in Western Australia.

www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/the-dja... #auspol

The Djarindjin Way: A New Model for Indigenous Empowerment — Ngaarda Media

By Marli Ryan For decades, the phrase “Closing the Gap” has been plastered across policy documents, media headlines, and political speeches in Australia. It’s a slogan that was supposed to repres...

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 12d

Because temperatures are now “all-day hot", the only way for Dudley and his family to stay cool is to sit outside their house in the shade and put ice bought from the service station in their drinking water.

Reporting by Jayden O’Neill with ABC.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09... #auspol

These Australians are homeless with a house

Many Aboriginal people in Tennant Creek live in overcrowded makeshift shelters with no running water or electricity, as they wait up to a decade for a home. But experts say the social housing being bu...

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 17d

If you're ready to shape the future of First Nations involvement in the clean energy sector, apply to be the inaugural CEO of a newly established profit-for-purpose organisation (an initiative of the First Nations Clean Energy Network and Original Power).

Apply here www.fprs.com.au/jobview/chie...

Chief Executive Officer (Identified) - 200004141

The CEO will lead an organisation dedicated to empowering First Nations communities, through clean-energy project development and investment. 200004141

www.fprs.com.au

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 19d

First Nations are key rights-holders and central to the future social licence and sustainability of our clean energy sector.

Proponents must be prepared to negotiate access to land and sea with First Nations.

Building Capacity of Proponents
proponents-toolkit.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au
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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 24d

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.

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"Prepayment reform for First Nations households in Australia" | First Nations Clean Energy Network posted on the topic | LinkedIn

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. That’s Lauren Mellor talking, from...

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · 24d

First Nations are building clean energy projects around the country.

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www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906548...

Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge

As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge...

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · Aug 26

How do I engage with First Nations?
What are the laws and standards?
What about cultural heritage?
Where are First Nations businesses?
What about consent?

Our new ‘Building Capacity of Proponents’ toolkit responds to these questions and more.

proponents-toolkit.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au

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goodfellow.bsky.social @goodfellow.bsky.social · Aug 14

“If you don’t have legal rights you can use other powers in negotiations” Dr Lily O’Neill

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goodfellow.bsky.social @goodfellow.bsky.social · Aug 13

"We don't want to follow we want to lead" Ian Hamm Chairperson Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

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goodfellow.bsky.social @goodfellow.bsky.social · Aug 13

“If we didn't come together then we’ll be left behind..we know we're on the edge of catastrophic climate change then given all that the pace is critical...if people parter we us from the beginning it just makes sense” - Karrina Nolan

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goodfellow.bsky.social @goodfellow.bsky.social · Aug 13

Cissy kicking off the First Nations Clean Energy Symposium 2025

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · Aug 6

The clean energy transition in Australia cannot and will not happen without First Nations.

That’s why we’ve designed our ‘Building Capacity of Proponents’ microsite to assist proponents, investors, governments.

See proponents-toolkit.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au

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Building capacity of proponents

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First Nations Clean Energy Network @firstnationscen.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Kellie O’Callaghan @kellieocallaghan.bsky.social · Dec 7

💭 Leading Practice Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects

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#RegionalDevelopmentAustralia #Gippsland #RDA #Regions #EnergyTransition #RegionalTourism #RegionalHealth #CommunityEngagement #RenewableEnergyProjects

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National Indigenous Times 🤖 (unofficial) @nit-bot.bsky.social · Jan 28

One particularly significant Indigenous rights issue drawing attention at the United Nations concerns critical minerals, renewable energy, and the importance of a just energy transition that respects the rights of Indigenous peoples. By way of contrast, recent First Nations clean energy discussion…

Clean energy policy must address power inequality

One particularly significant Indigenous rights issue drawing attention at the United Nations concerns critical minerals, renewable energy, and the importance of a just energy transition that respects the rights of Indigenous peoples. By way of contrast, recent First Nations clean energy discussion…

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Rod Dilkes @roddilkes.bsky.social · Jan 10

First Nations peoples have a unique opportunity with renewable energy to build solar and wind projects on country and sell the energy.
Renewable Energy = Power to the People.

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WA Gov back First Nations clean energy projects - Utility Magazine

More than $16 million in funding will be shared between seven innovative clean energy projects under the third round of the CEFF.

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National Indigenous Times 🤖 (unofficial) @nit-bot.bsky.social · May 8

Remote First Nations communities are increasingly using renewable energy infrastructure to address chronic power insecurity, drawing investor interest while reducing long-term operating costs for governments and utilities.

Indigenous-led energy projects drive investment and power stability in remote communities

Remote First Nations communities are increasingly using renewable energy infrastructure to address chronic power insecurity, drawing investor interest while reducing long-term operating costs for governments and utilities.

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National Indigenous Times 🤖 (unofficial) @nit-bot.bsky.social · May 21

As the nation's energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power, First Nations peoples are positioned to be central to the transition and benefit from it.

First Nations clean energy symposium eyes Federal strategy leverage

As the nation's energy systems shift to clean, renewable forms of power, First Nations peoples are positioned to be central to the transition and benefit from it.

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National Indigenous Times 🤖 (unofficial) @nit-bot.bsky.social · May 19

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation has signed an Engagement Agreement with the developers of offshore wind project Blue Mackerel, reinforcing what the Corporation calls its "leadership in shaping how large-scale renewable energy projects engage with Traditional Owners during early …

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation strikes deal on clean energy project engagement

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation has signed an Engagement Agreement with the developers of offshore wind project Blue Mackerel, reinforcing what the Corporation calls its "leadership in shaping how large-scale renewable energy projects engage with Traditional Owners during early …

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National Indigenous Times 🤖 (unofficial) @nit-bot.bsky.social · Jul 2

Alinta Energy is the latest company to sign a heritage protection agreement with Yued Aboriginal Corporation. Alinta is the third renewable energy project developer to sign a Yued Heritage Protection Agreement in recent weeks.

Yued Aboriginal Corporation seals heritage agreement with Alinta Energy

Alinta Energy is the latest company to sign a heritage protection agreement with Yued Aboriginal Corporation. Alinta is the third renewable energy project developer to sign a Yued Heritage Protection Agreement in recent weeks.

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