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Backing First Nations Women on the Fashique Fashion Runway

How Illoura's support for Mahmi Guyamgan Bahna Consultancy and Blaklabel Dreaming helped five First Nations women take the stage at the 2026 Fashique Fashion Runway — building confidence, cultural pride, and a pathway to Tokyo Fashion Week.

17 August 20264 min read

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First Nations Procurement6 min

Indigenous Procurement Policy: Why It Matters for Your Organisation

The Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) mandates that federal agencies set targets for spending with Indigenous businesses. Here's what that means for procurement teams in 2026.

20 June 2026Read

Hiring Trends5 min

IT Hiring Trends in Australia: What's Driving Demand in 2026

Cloud, cybersecurity, and AI skills remain critically short across Australia. We break down where demand is concentrated and what hiring managers are doing to compete.

10 June 2026Read

Candidate Advice7 min

How to Prepare for a Technical Interview in 2026

Technical interviews have evolved. Most companies now use take-home assessments alongside live coding. Our recruiters share exactly what employers are looking for and how to prepare.

28 May 2026Read

Industry Insights4 min

Construction Labour Market Outlook: Skills Most In Demand This Year

Australia's infrastructure pipeline is creating sustained demand for skilled trades and project delivery professionals. We look at where the shortages are most acute.

15 May 2026Read

Hiring Trends6 min

The Aged Care Workforce Crisis — and What Employers Can Do

Post-Royal Commission reforms have significantly increased staffing requirements in aged care, but the workforce pipeline hasn't kept pace. Here's how forward-thinking providers are closing the gap.

30 Apr 2026Read

Candidate Advice5 min

Submitting Your CV to a Recruiter: What Actually Works

Recruiters receive dozens of CVs every day. Here's how to structure yours so it gets read — and gets you the conversation, not the rejection.

10 Apr 2026Read

First Nations Procurement4 min

What Is Supply Nation Certification and Why Does It Matter?

Supply Nation is Australia's peak body for Indigenous business certification. Here's what the certification means, how it's verified, and why it matters to buyers.

22 Mar 2026Read

Industry Insights5 min

Nurse Retention in 2026: What the Best Healthcare Employers Do Differently

Recruiting nurses is expensive. Retaining them is where the real ROI sits. Here are the strategies that actually move retention rates.

5 Mar 2026Read