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$30 million grants program to boost Indigenous economic development through Native Title bodies
The federal government has opened applications for a new $30 million grants prog...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Aug 2026
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation to appeal Federal Court Native Title compensation award
Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation has announced it will appeal the Fede...
Callan Morse 30 Jul 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Fortescue offered Yindjibarndi a settlement worth $376 million. The Federal Court ordered $150.3 million
The settlement package on the table before the Yindjibarndi compensation trial b...
Reece Harley 29 Jul 2026
BREAKING: Yindjibarndi people awarded $150m in Native Title compensation over Pilbara mining
The Federal Court has awarded the Yindjibarndi people $150 million in Native Tit...
Natasha Clark 12 May 2026
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 Rio Tinto at Argyle, she does not hedge her words. "There's been zero trust for at least five years," she said.

Reece Harley Reece Harley Dec 12, 2025
Nyiyaparli people update Native Title agreement with Rio Tinto

The registered Native Title organisation for Nyiyaparli people has formalised a renewed partnership with Rio Tinto through an updated Native Title agreement.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 2, 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 Economic Partnership has been welcomed by the peak body representing Victorian Traditional Owner groups.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 5, 2025
WA government announces overdue review of Native Title, cultural heritage processes

Consultation over Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage protection will be reviewed in Western Australia, two years after an embarrassing backflip on a failed attempt to modernise the system.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 30, 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
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