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Traditional Owners blame Rio Tinto groundwater pumping for drying sacred Pilbara waterhole
Yarrala, a waterhole in Western Australia's West Pilbara where Robe River Kuruma...
Natasha Clark 7 May 2026
Indigenous firm WV Tech leading the way in e-waste recycling
A First Nations business is leading the way when it comes to recycling, recovery...
Giovanni Torre 16 Apr 2026
Traditional Owners strike $5 million deal for Indigenous-focused Horizontal Falls tours
Boat tours at the iconic Horizontal Falls will continue and be expanded to inclu...
David Prestipino 14 Apr 2026
Caring for Country at scale: How Narelle Anderson built Envirobank
When Narelle Anderson talks about recycling, she does not frame it as a lifestyl...
Reece Harley 2 Mar 2026
Banjima Traditional Owners launch $1.5 billion legal action against WA government for clean up of Wittenoom's toxic legacy
Note: This report includes the name of person who has died. The Traditional Owne...
Giovanni Torre 25 Feb 2026
Deal boosts rehabilitation prospects of Ranger uranium mine

A new deal has ensured extensive rehabilitation at the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory will continue, with the aim that the site be returned to Mirrar Traditional Owners in a condition s...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 3, 2026
Fiji targets 30 per cent ocean protection under new Blue Economy Framework

Fiji has launched a 10-year national framework to guide ocean-based development while protecting marine ecosystems. The Fiji Blue Economy Framework 2025-2035 sets national policy direction for governm...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Jan 20, 2026
PowerMakers program setting the stage for the next First Nations clean energy leaders

26 First Nations people have been selected from over 100 applicants to participate in PowerMakers, a transformative capacity building program for First Nations people pursuing clean energy solutions i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 13, 2025
Delegation in Paris ahead of Murujuga Cultural Landscape's World Heritage determination

A delegation from the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) has travelled to Paris for a final decision on its bid to secure World Heritage Listing for the Murujuga Cultural Landscape on the Burrup Pe...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 6, 2025
Robust scientific analysis should ensure World Heritage Listing at Murujuga - MAC

A thorough expert scientific monitoring program and further independent analysis on its report of the impact of largest and oldest rock art gallery in world should ensure its inscription by UNESCO in...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 30, 2025
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation strikes deal on clean energy project engagement

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation has signed an Engagement Agreement with the developers of offshore wind project Blue Mackerel, reinforcing what the Corporation calls its "leadership...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 19, 2025
Rio Tinto pressed on Indigenous agreements, water use at AGM

Rio Tinto faced renewed criticism from Traditional Owners at its Perth annual general meeting on Thursday, accused of failing to modernise outdated Indigenous land use agreements and address concerns...

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 2, 2025
Aboriginal Carbon Foundation calls for private investment in First Nations-led climate projects

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation (AbCF) Project Manager Sean Appoo has called for increased private investment in carbon and biodiversity projects where First Nations people play a key role in safeguardin...

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Cassandra Baldini Feb 19, 2025
Clean energy policy must address power inequality

One particularly significant Indigenous rights issue drawing attention at the United Nations concerns critical minerals, renewable energy, and the importance of a just energy transition that respects...

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Dr Hannah McGlade Jan 28, 2025
Indigenous-led wind projects propel New Brunswick’s clean energy future

In what it calls a groundbreaking move for Canada's energy landscape, the federal government has announced investments in Indigenous-led wind projects in New Brunswick, marking a step toward clean ene...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 24, 2024
Pacific finance needs top $2billion as storms hit, seas rise

The international community is out of step with Pacific Island nations' needs on covering the costs of adjusting to a warmer world, the aid agency of the Catholic Church says.

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Marion Rae Nov 14, 2024
Beetaloo Traditional Owners invite new Territory Coordinator to visit their Country and discuss the future

Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation, which represents native title holders from the NT's Beetaloo Basin who wish to protect Country, have responded to the draft Territory Co-ordinator Bill released Thu...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 14, 2024
New chair appointed to Australia’s only all-Aboriginal Landscape Board

Australia's only all-Aboriginal landscape board, the Alinytjara Wilurara Landscape Board, welcomed Brenz Saunders as its new Presiding Member on Wednesday, following an announcement of the appointment...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 4, 2024
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