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Exclusive: Noongar Settlement claimants meet ORIC over rule books
Indigenous corporation watchdog ORIC has met with the seven organisations and cl...
David Prestipino 15 Jan 2026
EXCLUSIVE: 'Zero trust' at Argyle: Traditional Owners say Rio Tinto has failed to uphold closure commitments
When Kia Dowell describes the state of relations between Traditional Owners and...
Reece Harley 12 Dec 2025
Nyiyaparli people update Native Title agreement with Rio Tinto
The registered Native Title organisation for Nyiyaparli people has formalised a...
David Prestipino 2 Dec 2025
First Nations economic deal welcomed, but Victorian group urges broader inclusion beyond Native Title
Last week's announcement of a new agreement to establish a First Nations Economi...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Aug 2025
WA government announces overdue review of Native Title, cultural heritage processes
Consultation over Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage protection will...
David Prestipino 30 May 2025
Spotlight on government as Native Title pact reached between miners and Heritage Alliance

Responsibility for First Nations heritage protection reform is in the Albanese government's hands after rival advocates reached agreement on proposed new terms for federal heritage law changes.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 23, 2025
Traditional Owners join international Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance

The National Native Title Council has announced its support for the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance in "advancing its global vision to protect people and the environment directly affected...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 14, 2025
Native Title group wins landmark case to uncover missing millions in royalties

Members of the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association locked in a lengthy legal battle over records relating to uranium mining royalties have been granted access to financial records.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Mar 28, 2025
Can native title drive self-determination for Indigenous communities?

With the failure of the Indigenous Voice Referendum, native title corporations have emerged as one of the more tangible and legally embedded pathways for Indigenous self-determination, according to a...

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Brendan Foster Feb 12, 2025
BKY People recognised as Native Title holders after decades-long battle

The Federal Court has recognised the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala (BKY) People as Native Title Holders over approximately 1353 square kilometres of their Traditional land and waters in an on-Country he...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 6, 2024
Landmark deal sealed with handback of Tjiwarl land

The importance of Indigenous land rights and self-determination have been celebrated as government ministers joined Tjiwarl people in Western Australia's northern Goldfields for the handback of the fi...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 31, 2024
Native Title holders in central Queensland ink deal with BHP

A groundbreaking Native Title project agreement between BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and the Barada Barna People will direct vital funding to develop projects and future employment across the community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 25, 2024
Ghost bat habitats, Native Title descale mammoth Pilbara iron ore JV between Rio Tinto and Wright Prospecting

An undetermined Native Title area joint venture proponents believe is home to one of the world's best underdeveloped iron ore sites has been removed from a $400 million exploration proposal.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 15, 2024
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