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Bolivian government declares state of emergency as Indigenous resistance grows
The Bolivian national government has declared a state of emergency over ongoing...
Andrew Mathieson 22 Jun 2026
Traditional lands returned 256 years after Cook arrival
Traditional Owners are reclaiming historic Country where Captain James Cook once...
Robyn Wuth (AAP) 19 Jun 2026
'Sky Rangers' take flight: Award-winning image celebrates Indigenous leadership on Country
A powerful image capturing Indigenous rangers protecting Country from the skies...
Nicole Brown 19 Jun 2026
Budget misses opportunity to strengthen Indigenous-led biosecurity across northern Australia
The Federal Budget has delivered renewed investment in native species protection...
Nicole Brown 8 Jun 2026
Mabo Day reflections centre truth, Indigenous rights at AIATSIS Summit
The AIATSIS Summit on the Gold Coast marked Mabo Day with reflections on truth,...
Plan to protect Country and reach net zero unveiled at AIATSIS Summit

Key points:- Proposal for national body and Caring for Country commissioner- Plan would see Indigeous leaders drive legislation- Urgency required to reach net-zero and other green commitmentsIndigenou...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 3, 2026
New Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation appointments announced

The federal government has announced five new appointments to the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), including a new deputy chairperson.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 1, 2026
Community calls for Barrambin protection before Olympic works

Indigenous Elders and community supporters gathered at Barrambin, Victoria Park in Queensland on Tuesday morning, calling on governments to properly consider applications seeking permanent protection...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 26, 2026
Bolivian government launches crackdown on Indigenous solidarity protesters

Military and law enforcement have clashed with demonstrators led by predominantly Indigenous protesters amid an attempt to clear roadways leading into the Bolivian capital, La Paz, which had been bloc...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 19, 2026
Young Indigenous eco warrior named as finalist in Queensland awards

Scarlett-Jean Cheetham has been named a finalist in the 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards after years of community work, fundraising and marine conservation efforts in Gimuy (Cairns).

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 4, 2026
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa establish new logistics base in the Pilbara

A not-for-profit, Indigenous organisation in Western Australia has a new logistics base in the Pilbara thanks to funding from the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.

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Brendan Foster Apr 29, 2026
Sacred Chaco Canyon lands at risk as protections face rollback

A proposal to remove federal protections around Southwest USA's Chaco Culture National Historical Park has drawn renewed opposition from Indigenous leaders, who say a sacred cultural landscape is agai...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 7, 2026
Giant clams thriving under village management in American Sāmoa

Giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are more stable and widespread than previously believed, according to new research led by the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology's ToBo Lab.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 29, 2025
25,000+ sqkm of land returned to Traditional Owners in one year through Indigenous Land and Sea Council

After returning more than 25,000 square kilometres of land to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2025, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation continues to champion First Nations' rights...

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Brendan Foster Dec 23, 2025
More than 1.4 million hectares of Kimberley land returned to Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation

More than 1.4 million hectares of Wanjina-Wunggurr Wilinggin Native Title Country, including important First Nations sites, have been returned to Traditional Owners represented by the Wilinggin Aborig...

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Brendan Foster Dec 17, 2025
Yinhawangka People strike agreement with Rio as first step towards co-management of Country

The Yinhawangka People have taken a step towards greater control over activities on their lands after signing an interim modernised agreement (IMA) with Rio Tinto.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 14, 2025
Report finds Australians willing to pay premium for authentic Indigenous agriculture products

Australian consumers are willing to pay top dollar for authentic First Nations agricultural products which uphold cultural integrity and verified provenance, a landmark report has found.

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Brendan Foster Dec 12, 2025
Yued Aboriginal Corporation celebrates acquisition of Moora commercial site

Moora will see a significant investment by Yued Aboriginal Corporation over the coming year in its newly acquired premises at 19 Dandaragan Street.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 29, 2025
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