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Community calls for Barrambin protection before Olympic works
Indigenous Elders and community supporters gathered at Barrambin, Victoria Park...
Joseph Guenzler 26 May 2026
Renewables company destroys Indigenous rock shelter
Key points:- ACEREZ destroyed an Indigenous rock shelter in Central West NSW des...
Callan Morse 26 May 2026
Locals save Mandoon Bilya from massive AI data centre
Plans for a hyperscale data centre in Boorloo / Perth's east have been scrapped...
David Prestipino 15 May 2026
'Financial freedom, good life and prosperity' from Yindjibarndi lands should be 'mirrored' in the community
Yindjibarndi Group chief executive Michael Woodley has issued an official respon...
Giovanni Torre 14 May 2026
Kimberley artefacts sold at Boorloo / Perth auction spark cultural concerns
"You can't put a price on ancient artefacts," says Kimberley Aboriginal Law and...
Natasha Clark 4 May 2026
Aboriginal forest defender speaks out on 'shock' rejection of request for on-Country hearing

An Aboriginal woman has been left shocked after an on-Country hearing request was rejected by a Hobart magistrate last week. Ruth Langford sought the approval of Chief Magistrate Catherine Geason this...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 30, 2026
Cultural heritage key as vast Pilungah Reserve permanently protected from mining, logging and grazing

A significant stretch of Country in north-western Queensland - about twice the size of Magandjin / Brisbane - has been granted the highest level of legal protection for private land in Australia.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 28, 2026
'Fundamental to our history, culture, and future' - Indian Peaks Band files to protect Tribal water rights in Utah

The Indian Peaks Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, represented by the Native American Rights Fund, filed a Notice of Appeal and Petition for Stay with the US Department of the Interior on Wedne...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 3, 2026
Sámi documentary shares story of First Nations struggle across the Atlantic

The new documentary LET OUR MOUNTAINS LIVE will make its North American Premiere at the 2026 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, running April 23 to May 3.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 25, 2026
Groundbreaking partnership to protect Deen Maar / Lady Julia Percy Island

A new research partnership will protect Deen Maar (AKA Lady Julia Percy Island), a sacred island and important wildlife site off the coast of Port Fairy.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 24, 2026
More eyes on Murujuga after prestigious TIME Magazine listing

It was a long battle for the extraordinary Murujuga landscape across the Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara to secure World Heritage Status in late 2025.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 23, 2026
Larrakia campaigners urge Canberra to act after NT Labor shifts position on Binybara/Lee Point

Federal Labor has been urged to follow the lead of its Northern Territory counterparts and return Binybara/Lee Point to the care of the Larrakia people.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 11, 2026
Doongmabulla Springs case heads to trial after State declines to appeal

The case brought by Nagana Yarrbayn Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians to protect the Doongmabulla Springs from the impacts of Adani's Carmichael coal mine will now proceed to trial after the Q...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 11, 2026
Bungle Bungles Traditional Owners push for joint management of World Heritage park

The Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park in Western Australia's East Kimberley have launched a petition to State Parliament calling for a formal role in managing the World Heritage-listed lan...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Mar 10, 2026
Flinders Ranges submitted for UNESCO World Heritage listing

The Flinders Ranges in South Australia have been submitted for consideration for World Heritage listing, marking a major step toward protecting one of the world's most significant geological and cultu...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 9, 2026
Traditional Owners exempt from new fee system to visit Great Ocean Road's natural wonders

A new entry fee and booking system is being introduced for visitors to the Great Ocean Road's natural wonders, enforced by a new visitor centre.

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Melissa Meehan Mar 9, 2026
Round nine of WA's Aboriginal Ranger Program offers $62.5 million in support

Round 9 of Western Australia's Aboriginal Ranger Program is now open, with $62.5 million in funding available to support new and established Aboriginal ranger groups across regional WA.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 13, 2026
Local Victorian Art Prize awarded to 'heartfelt' statement of connection to cultural site

Gail Harradine's award-winning artwork captures a moment of reflection - of the past, present and future - and her connection to a place recently at the centre of tension.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 10, 2026
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