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Fresh focus on connecting cultures in the Goldfields
An important Indigenous cultural hub in Western Australia's Goldfields is set fo...
David Prestipino 2 Jun 2026
Former WAFL star appointed Mines Rovers coach
Former WAFL forward Samuel Stubbs has been appointed senior coach of the Mines R...
Jackson Clark 2 Jan 2026
Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title claimants celebrate federal court recognition after years of struggle
The Marlinyu Ghoorlie claimants were recognised by the Federal Court on Friday a...
Giovanni Torre 19 Dec 2025
After three decades, Payarri native title recognised in WA's Northern Goldfields
After 31 years of work by Traditional Owners and supporters, Justice Bernard Mur...
Giovanni Torre 4 Dec 2025
Nyunnga Ku Aboriginal Corporation to lead new health and education hub in WA’s Goldfields

A new Indigenous-led hub in Leonora, about 230 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in WA's northern Goldfields, will bring together health, education and environmental programs over the next three years to...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Oct 23, 2025
Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber driving economic empowerment

The Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber wants the WA government to work more closely with regional chambers to empower First Nations businesses and drive long-term economic change.

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Brendan Foster Apr 17, 2025
Reclaim the Void weaves a connection for spirits on sacred lands

Reclaim the Void, a project representing the sadness expressed by Ngalia Elders over the many open mining pits dotting their land, aims to create a significant textile artwork in the form of a 'dot'...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jun 17, 2024
Inspector identifies staff shortages and overcrowding as ongoing problems at Eastern Goldfields prison

Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison still struggles to attract and retain staff, which hinders the facility's ability to deliver services, the WA Inspector of Custodial Services warned in a new report...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2024
Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

When Paul Kelly heard a version of his poignant song How To Make Gravy sung in the western desert language of Pitjantjatjara and English, he loved it.

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Rudi Maxwell Mar 4, 2024
Derby's Burrinunga community set to receive housing infrastructure upgrades as part of government scheme

The Western Australian Government has recently announced an investment of $140 million over a span of four years to enhance the housing supply for Aboriginal communities residing in remote areas and t...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Dec 20, 2023
Indigenous languages face erasure as advocates call for legislative protection

Mirning, an Aboriginal language of the Nullarbor coast, faces the threat of extinction, with no speakers learning it as their mother tongue. Australia, once home to more than 300 Indigenous languages...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 21, 2023
Native Title battle in Goldfields resolved after 30-year fight for recognition

After a 30-year battle, the Wongi People's Native Title rights have been recognised after the Federal Court of Australia ruled in favour of their claim over 30,000sqm of Wongatha land in the vast East...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Nov 7, 2023
Deaf Indigenous Ranger inspires colleagues

James Tucker, an Indigenous DBCA Ranger working on fire duties in Kalgoorlie, could not hear out of both ears from birth but it was only discovered when he was a toddler.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Sep 19, 2023
BHP details $1.5b Indigenous business commitment at Goldfields roadshow

The spotlight was on growth prospects and economic opportunities for the First Nations business industry at the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber's second annual forum and trade show on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 12, 2023
BHP awards record $16m contract to First Nations business

Indigenous business Tulli Resources has been awarded a $16 million contract from BHP Nickel West, the biggest contract it has ever awarded a Traditional Owner or First Nations business.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 7, 2023
Nationwide policy vacuum causing Indigenous language education patchwork

In a school just south of Boorloo's (Perth) CBD, Noongar language is being taught to primary school students. Students from ages five to twelve at East Waikiki Primary School are able to speak in Noon...

Emma Ruben Emma Ruben Oct 24, 2022
LISTEN: Midnight Oil hit gets Aboriginal language revamp by outback prisoners

A smash hit from legendary Australian rockers Midnight Oil has been re-recorded in Aboriginal language by four women in an outback WA prison.

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