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Recipe book celebrating Sea Country and Indigenous food culture released for 50th NAIDOC anniversary
A free recipe booklet showcasing Indigenous ingredients and responsibly farmed A...
Callan Morse 24 Jun 2026
Karajarri people secure greater control via new sea Country IPA
The first Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area in the south-west Kimberley regi...
David Prestipino 20 Mar 2026
Torres Strait leaders call for Sea Country rights to be recognised in law
Traditional Owners and members of Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Lan...
Joseph Guenzler 19 Jan 2026
Caring for Sea Country supported through extension of ghost net initiative
The Northern Territory's Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation has welcomed the federa...
Callan Morse 19 Dec 2025
Study finds offshore projects risk next frontier of Indigenous dispossession
Cultural rights at sea are far less recognised than those on land, leaving Tradi...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Sep 2025
Visionary plans after sacred Indigenous conservation space divested

In the Wet Tropics of North Queensland on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred conservation space lies. Wawu Dimbi – meaning "place of inner spirit" in Yalanji language – is a significan...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 16, 2025
Brad Darkson awarded John Mulvaney Fellowship for Sea Country research

Narungga artist and PhD candidate Brad Darkson has been awarded the prestigious 2025 John Mulvaney Fellowship, supporting vital research into First Nations approaches to Sea Country management.

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jul 11, 2025
'Saltwater in my veins': fight to protect island homes

Tishiko King remembers looking out into the ocean as a child, sitting with her grandfather on the steps of their home on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait.

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Keira Jenkins May 17, 2025
New vessel to support Murujuga Rangers' management of sea country

Western Australia's Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation is set to enhance its management of the Dampire Archipelago islands with a custom-built 5.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Dec 7, 2024
Environmental Defenders Office ordered to pay Santos $9m

An environment litigation group representing Tiwi Islanders who failed to stop a gas pipeline being built through their sea country has been ordered to pay Santos more than $9 million.

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Aaron Bunch Dec 5, 2024
Tasmanian Aboriginal community’s connection to Sea Country showcased in landmark Maritime Centre exhibition

A landmark exhibition showcasing the maritime history of Tasmania's Aboriginal community is set to be unveiled in the state's north west. The Our First Mariners – Sea Country People exhibition...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Sep 11, 2024
New duo to drive ILSC outcomes in Aboriginal communities

Two key executives from the public sector have joined the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation to help deliver its strategy to enhance the lives of First Nations people.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Aug 27, 2024
Traditional Owners, French giant eye $5b desalination plant in Pilbara

A partnership between Traditional Owners and a French utilities giant has set in motion what could become Western Australia's biggest water desalination plant.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 28, 2024
Traditional Owners and UWA secure $650k for marine park health

In a significant boost to marine conservation efforts, $650,000 has been awarded to two projects that will help Traditional Owner groups better monitor and manage the health of Australia marine parks.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 27, 2024
First Australian Sea Country Conference to bring Indigenous leaders and other sea rights figures together

500 delegates from across Australia are expected to attend the inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference in Darwin from 24 - 26 September 2024.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 6, 2024
Sea Country Alliance livid as inquiry ignores submission on new EPA approval process

The newly-formed national Sea Country Alliance has expressed concern its submission to the federal government's inquiry on a bill to change the approval process for offshore gas projects was ignored.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 26, 2024
Cultural heritage and archaeology vital for successful offshore development

For offshore project developers, success lies in early collaboration with Traditional Owners. Prioritising cultural heritage in planning, particularly across Aboriginal Sea Country, spanning millions...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 12, 2024
Torres Strait Regional Authority celebrates women rangers

The Torres Strait Regional Authority is recognising remarkable women in celebration of International Women's Day - 8 March - which includes a notable increase in the number of female rangers and board...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Mar 5, 2024
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