Forget Superman, Think Girl Power Rangers! That’s the empowering message after the inaugural week-long Aboriginal Ranger Gathering held at Trelawney Station, Somerton, near Tamworth last month.
Female Rangers from throughout the Land Rights Network were inspired by the Commonwealth Minister for Indigenous Peoples, the Hon.…
The Land Rights Network is actively embracing a push to increase Aboriginal Justices of the Peace (JPs) in NSW.
Early last year shocking statistics revealed only 22 (or .03%) identified as Aboriginal of the 65,000 JPs in NSW. The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), which runs the JP system, realised things needed to change and change quickly!…
The Murrunmala Dhawun Rangers, based at Coonabarabran LALC, were a small yet powerful presence at the inaugural Aboriginal Ranger Gathering at Trelawney Station at Somerton, outside Tamworth.
Just a tick over 12 months since their Ranger program started, Coonabarabran CEO Brandon Nixon explains how they are hopeful for more funding to put towards expanding their program to include a women and junior ranger team.…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Minns Government of a $246.8 million funding package to support Closing the Gap initiatives across New South Wales.Â
Investing in Land Rights and Local Economies
The package includes $17.9 million to support Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to acquire, rezone, and activate land—unlocking local economic potential, building community wealth, and creating new pathways to self-determination. …
Today on National Sorry Day, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) extends a heartfelt message of healing and solidarity to the Land Rights Network and Aboriginal communities across NSW.
The day offers a national opportunity to reflect on the pain and trauma inflicted on our youngest community members, caused by government policies that led to the forced removal of First Nations children from their families, communities and Country.…
Communities across the Mid North coast of NSW continue to be impacted by intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding.
Locations affected include Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Dorrigo, Wingham, Nambucca and Yarrowitch. NSW SES has also been responding to major flooding on the Hastings River, Gloucester River, Williams River and Paterson River.…
There is some great news coming out of our newest LALC, Wangaaypuwan LALC (WANLALC), which was gazetted in February 2023, more than a decade after its original application to constitute a new LALC.
Despite the long wait, WANLALC has really hit the ground running, being successful with their Indigenous Rangers Program submission, creating fantastic job opportunities for mob.…
Make sure your voice is heard.
Elections are a powerful opportunity for Aboriginal peoples across NSW and beyond to have their say and shape the future of this country. Our vote is not just a right — it is a legacy of generations of resistance, advocacy and strength.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors, past and present, and acknowledge the Indigenous experts and participants here today.
I speak on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.…
INTERVENTION by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.
Thank you, Madam/Mister Chairperson,
I speak today on behalf of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we meet and pay my respects to all Indigenous Peoples gathered here.…
