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Indigenous ranger groups call for funding boost as costs rise
Key points: Rising costs are making the work of Indigenous rangers more difficul...
Natasha Clark 12 Jun 2026
Kimberley Land Council opens new East Kimberley office honouring regional leaders
The Kimberley Land Council has opened a new office in Kununurra in Western Austr...
Natasha Clark 12 Mar 2026
Darrajayin declared WA’s first Aboriginal Protected Area in nearly 30 years
Western Australia has declared its first Aboriginal heritage Protected Area in a...
Natasha Clark 20 Feb 2026
Kimberley Land Council and Native Title groups lead national test case on right to negotiate and expedited procedure
The Kimberley Land Council, together with Malarngowem Aboriginal Corporation RNT...
Giovanni Torre 20 Nov 2025
Indigenous groups call for more from truth-telling inquiry
A proposed national truth-telling commission to examine injustices faced by Indi...
Ethan James 12 Nov 2024
Kimberley community determined to advance the cause of Aboriginal people

One year on from the failed Voice referendum, Kimberley leaders remain resolute in their commitment to a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are heard and genuinely influence dec...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 14, 2024
Kimberley Mineral Sands slammed for misleading statement on Land Council's "consent"

A mining company operating in Western Australia's north has falsely claimed it had the consent of the Kimberley Land Council for works, the Council says.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 18, 2023
Kimberley Referendum Roadshow takes the case for the Voice through WA's north

The Kimberley Referendum Roadshow is set to begin a 1000km journey across Western Australia's north on Monday. Jointly lead by the Kimberley Land Council and Aarnja Ltd, the regional body for Kimberle...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 26, 2023
Australians urged to focus on facts, not fearmongering in Voice debate

QUT has partnered with Empowered Communities to present the panel discussion and launch the Voice, Partnership, Empowerment explained booklet.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke May 13, 2023
Action on child removals, deaths in custody key to Voice support - Lidia Thorpe

Gunditjmara, Gunnai and Djab Wurrung senator Lidia Thorpe says the Australian Government needs to implement significant reforms on Indigenous child protection and deaths in custody to secure her full...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 12, 2023
Kimberley Land Council cleared of excess influence over Trust in glowing management probe

The Kimberley Land Council has been cleared of exerting undue influence over a benefits trust for Traditional Owners in a glowing report which praised the fund for meeting its roles and obligations "r...

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NIT Oct 10, 2022
WA marine parks creation hailed as 'benchmark' for Indigenous co-design

The head of the Kimberley Land Council says the co-design of new marine parks in northern WA should be the benchmark for similar processes in other government departments.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 3, 2022
Kimberley Land Council accuses State Govt of 'arrogance' over heritage remarks

The Kimberley Land Council has fired back at criticism from the Aboriginal Affairs minister surrounding the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act regulations consultation process.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jun 13, 2022
Low attendance, 'box-ticking' claims mire WA Aboriginal heritage co-design

Two major Aboriginal organisations have slammed the West Australian government's development of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act's new regulations.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 25, 2022
Scott Morrison 'at odds' with nation for rejecting First Nations Voice referendum

The head of the Kimberley Land Council has slammed Prime Minister Scott Morrison as "at odds" with the rest of the nation after slapping down a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

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NIT May 3, 2022
WA lands council lauds Indigenous ranger program budget boost

The doubling of Australia's Indigenous ranger program will have far-reaching benefits for some of the nation's most remote residents and landscapes, according to the head of a northern land council.

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NIT Mar 31, 2022
Fresh report outlays economic benefits of protecting the Fitzroy River

A new report has revealed tourism spending could increase by up to $43 million in the Fitzroy Valley if the region's natural and cultural values are protected.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 23, 2022
Federal probe calls on long-term funding deal for northern Indigenous economic growth

A Commonwealth report has urged governments to outlay long-term funding agreements to help Traditional Owners latch onto the huge economic opportunities in northern Australia.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 21, 2022
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