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Construction set to begin on ranger housing at Murujuga National Park
A local Karratha builder in Australia's north-west will soon commence constructi...
David Prestipino 19 Jan 2026
Stronger Country, Stronger Communities: Indigenous Rangers receive $2 million boost to combat invasive species
Across northern Australia, Indigenous ranger groups are on the front line of one...
Nicole Brown 8 Dec 2025
Indigenous-led team maps carbon storage in Cairns mangroves
A new study of mangroves on the Barron River estuary near Cairns Airport has sho...
Joseph Guenzler 4 Dec 2025
Funding boost for Traditional Owner-led projects to protect Great Barrier Reef catchments
A new $2 million funding program will put Traditional Owners in the driver's sea...
David Prestipino 18 Sep 2025
Barossa Aboriginal Future Fund supports Tiwi Islands ranger program's expansion
A multi-million dollar support package is set to expand an Indigenous land manag...
Callan Morse 3 Sep 2025
Additional Junior Ranger programs announced

Applications will open on Friday for new on-Country learning opportunities as part of the government's Junior Ranger program. Up to 10 new Junior Ranger projects have been created across the country i...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 27, 2025
Ranger camp shows benefits of blending traditional methods with modern technology

This week's annual Central Land Council (CLC) ranger camp at Ross River will see Indigenous Rangers from across the southern half of the NT mix traditional knowledge with the latest technology.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 24, 2025
Junior Rangers Program receives significant investment

The Junior Rangers program has been given a boost with the federal government announcing a $6 million investment in more projects for on-Country learning for First Nations primary and secondary school...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 9, 2024
New Ranger funding welcomed by community groups

The federal government's funding announcement for 1000 Indigenous rangers has been labelled a "massive boost" by organisations on the ground, who argue it is a direct result of lobbying for more range...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Nov 1, 2024
Junior Ranger Program will increase capacity for Noongar Custodianship

The Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation has been selected as a grant recipient in Round 8 of the Aboriginal Ranger Program. The funding of $1,075,336 will enable the corporation to establish the Karri...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jun 23, 2024
Lake Eyre Basin Traditional Owners set to partner with Santos on $12 million Indigenous ranger program

Kullilli Traditional Owner, Cassy Stevens says energy giant Santos's new $12 million investment in a ranger program means First Nations people could implement traditional knowledge to their Country.

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Brendan Foster Dec 1, 2023
Queensland doubles Indigenous Ranger Program

The Queensland Government has allocated funding for 46 new positions for Indigenous rangers to extend the Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger program, which is part of a $24 million investment to double th...

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Zak Kirkup Mar 17, 2023
New Aboriginal rangers begin work within South Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service

The first of 15 Aboriginal rangers have begun their new roles within South Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Service. The five new rangers, employed as part of a South Australian government $5mi...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jan 16, 2023
Funding to boost job opportunities for Aboriginal rangers in NSW

The opportunity to get on country and build skillsets for gainful employment beckons for successful applicants of a state-based ranger traineeship backed by $5.95 million in funding.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 3, 2022
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