Issue 6 | Barayamal Digest
Australia’s first Indigenous-owned whale-watching venture sets sail
The Quandamooka people of North Stradbroke Island hope a new whale watching enterprise, launched from the centre of Brisbane, will be the catalyst for the island’s successful post-sand-mining future. brisbanetimes.com.au
Warren Mundine approved for Sky News government grant before applying
Indigenous figure became Liberal candidate several months after $200,000 awarded for his TV show, Mundine Means Business theguardian.com
Business which sold fake Indigenous art unlikely to pay $2.3 million fine as director starts similar company
A company which sold more than 50,000 pieces of fake Indigenous art has been handed a $2.3 million fine it is unlikely to pay. smartcompany.com.au
Share sale at non alcoholic Sobah boosts expansion plans
The owners of Gold Coast-based Sobah have sold 8% of the business in a share sale to private investors, raising $80,000 so far and valuing the business at $1 million. Sobah’s owners have plans to decrease their share further to gain investment in the future.