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Free, practical support: Walumarra Legal Centre offers pro-bono service for land councils
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has championed the work of a pro-bono culturally...
Jarred Cross 19 Aug 2026
Badimia Barna strikes gold with Native Title mining deal
Badimia people and businesses are set to share in employment, training, contract...
David Prestipino 19 Aug 2026
Western Yalanji determination brings Cape York native title 'to the finish line'
The Western Yalanji People secure native title recognition on Friday over 170,82...
Giovanni Torre 13 Aug 2026
More than 100 ancestral lines united in Eastern Kuku Yalanji native title determination
Wujal Wujal is expecting more than 600 people to gather on Wednesday as Cape Yor...
Giovanni Torre 12 Aug 2026
$30 million grants program to boost Indigenous economic development through Native Title bodies
The federal government has opened applications for a new $30 million grants prog...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Aug 2026
Consultation opens on proposed changes to WA's Aboriginal Lands Trust

The Western Australian government is inviting Aboriginal people, stakeholders and the wider community to have their say on proposed changes the government says will "make it easier for Aboriginal Land...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 3, 2026
Breakaway Arnhem Land council shocks NT Indigenous body

Australia's land rights story has entered a new chapter, catching some of its most senior leaders off guard. Yolngu Elders in northeast Arnhem Land have announced a breakaway Dilak Land Council, decla...

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Robyn Wuth Aug 1, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Fortescue offered Yindjibarndi a settlement worth $376 million. The Federal Court ordered $150.3 million

The settlement package on the table before the Yindjibarndi compensation trial began was worth an estimated $376 million over the life of Fortescue's Solomon mine, National Indigenous Times can report...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Jul 29, 2026
Native Title determination sees court hand back land to ancestors

Traditional Owners have gained recognition of a historically significant Native Title after a long legal battle. Federal Court Chief Justice Debra Mortimer found on Thursday cultural rights had been r...

Traditional Owners secure Nganjuwarr consent determination in East Kimberley

Traditional Owners have secured formal recognition of their rights across 961 square kilometres of rugged East Kimberley country in Western Australia, under the Nganjuwarr consent determination.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 23, 2026
Noongar corporation pushes back on Wyatt/Matera-led Nyoongar 2050 proposal, says Settlement structures "already exist"

Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation has pushed back against the Nyoongar 2050 proposal, warning public commentary on the future of the South West Native Title Settlement must start with an accurate ac...

Traditional Owners warn some communities falling through gaps in native title system

Traditional Owners in Western Australia's south west are concerned some communities are falling through gaps in the native title system. Njaki Njaki man and Chair of the Njaki Njaki Aboriginal Corpora...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 10, 2026
Towards a First Nations critical minerals strategy: A moment in time

Australia stands at one of the most significant economic crossroads in its modern history. The global race for critical minerals is reshaping international trade, defence alliances and manufacturing s...

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Jyi Lawton Jul 7, 2026
Country painted by renowned artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye gains native title recognition

Traditional Owners from eight groups are set to have their native title rights formally recognised over more than 4,000 square kilometres of country in Central Australia, including the birthplace of r...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 6, 2026
Firing up carbon credits through cultural burning

A former economist turned cattle station farmer has signed a historic carbon credits deal to share profits equally with Traditional Owners. The 25-year agreement between pastoral leaseholder Rory Robe...

Federal Court issues orders in landmark native title compensation case

The Federal Court formally made orders on Wednesday requiring miner Fortescue to pay approximately $150.3 million in compensation to Yindjibarndi native title holders for mining that has occurred on Y...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 1, 2026
Billions owed: Report reveals 'unfairness, inefficiency, and discrimination' plague native title future acts regime

In a major report released Wednesday, the Australian Law Reform Commission has found unfairness, inefficiency, and discrimination in the 'future acts' regime; the law that regulates how and when nativ...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 24, 2026
Federal government's National Indigenous Australians Agency slashes funding to Native Title bodies

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has enacted significant cuts to Native Title Services across the country. Key points: NIAA has cut funding to Native Title services by up to 24 per c...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 19, 2026
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