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Controversial Darwin hotel blocking Larrakia sacred site scrapped
A controversial $100 million hotel planned for the Darwin waterfront has been ab...
Dechlan Brennan 3 Dec 2025
Labor’s fast-tracked environment laws will ‘fail Country’ if they exclude First Peoples, Thorpe says
First Peoples are still being excluded from decision-making on Country as Labor...
Dechlan Brennan 30 Oct 2025
Dedication ceremony held for Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area
The dedication of the Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in Arnhem La...
Dechlan Brennan 24 Oct 2025
Northern Land Council's Learning on Country Program hits record participation

The Northern Land Council's Learning on Country Program (LoCP) recorded its highest-ever student participation rates in the first half of 2025, with more than 3,300 Indigenous students engaging in on-...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 18, 2025
NT Land Councils unite to condemn Territory government disrespect and demand genuine engagement

The Northern Territory's four Land Councils have issued a united call for the NT Government to engage with them directly, accusing the Territory's leaders of failing to consult meaningfully and treat...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 24, 2025
Reconciliation at risk: First Nations leaders criticise BC Government's legislative agenda

Canada's First Nations Leadership Council has expressed its deep disappointment following the passage of Bills 14 and 15 in British Columbia legislature last week.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 3, 2025
Labor congratulated, but “immediate action" needed to help Indigenous people, land council says

The Northern Territory's largest land council has welcomed Labor's election win at the weekend, saying it looks forward to working together to help close the gap and elevate First Nations' voice.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 7, 2025
NT Government moving closer to "anti-democratic regime," Land Councils warn

Land Councils in the Northern Territory have slammed the CLP government, arguing their "ill-conceived and rushed changes" are moving the Territory closer to "an anti-democratic regime pursuing develop...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 1, 2025
Iconic national park to sign new lease with Commonwealth

A new lease signed between Kakadu Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth will look to mend a sometimes-fractured relationship. Announced in last week's budget, the government committed to $55 million...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 1, 2025
NT Indigenous ranger groups to be bolstered, partnership renewed

Combatting illegal fishing off the coast of northern Australia will be strengthened by more support for Indigenous Rangers. The announcement, as part of the federal government's Operation Lunar, will...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 30, 2025
Land councils claim no consultation with Traditional Owners over water plans

Land Councils in the Northern Territory have criticised the CLP government's decision to enact "significant" changes to water allocation plans without prior consultation with Traditional Owners.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 20, 2024
Land claim dispute gets day in court, 25 years on

For decades two clans have been locked in a feud over the rightful ownership of a popular northern waterway, which has finally appeared before the Aboriginal Land Commission.

Northern Land Council calls for tougher border enforcement after men left on remote island

A powerful Indigenous land council wants tougher border protection measures after its Top End sea rangers disrupted a people-smuggling operation.

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Aaron Bunch Nov 13, 2024
Parks Australia hit with $200k fine for disturbing sacred site

A landmark case has resulted in Parks Australia having to pay more than $700,000 in fines and compensation after pleading guilty to disturbing a sacred site in Kakadu National Park.

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(A)manda Parkinson Oct 24, 2024
Northern Land Council "alarmed" at number of foreign fishing vessels in north-west Arnhem Land

The Northern Land Council says they are alarmed at the increased number of foreign fishing vessels landing on the shores of North-West Arnhem Land.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 16, 2024
New traditional place names for two Northern Territory communities

The Northern Territory government has announced the renaming of two communities to represent their Indigenous place names, with Beswick and Pigeon Hole formally changing to Wugularr and Nitjpurru.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 31, 2024
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