The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is deeply concerned with the debate surrounding the proposed Regis gold mine in Blayney and the weaponisation of Aboriginal culture to serve political and commercial interests.
NSWALC has long advocated for long overdue meaningful and just Aboriginal Culture and Heritage (ACH) law reform at both the State and Federal level that provides protection for ACH values whilst providing greater certainty for all stakeholders and interests. …
The Brewarrina Local Aboriginal Land Council (Brewarrina LALC) and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) are celebrating the resolution of the state’s oldest land claim.
Lodged in 1984, the claim over the Brewarrina Common has been resolved by Aboriginal Land Agreement between Brewarrina LALC, NSWALC, and the NSW Government almost 40 years to the day.…
Cultural dance workshops for kids, an array of First Nations businesses, NRL sporting activities, Elders tent, handy Westmead station bus loop and headline act Thelma Plum are just some of the highlights of the free family friendly Rock for Land Rights Concert this Saturday at Parramatta Park.…
Planning is well underway for the 2023 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Carnival (Koori Knockout) with NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) pleased it will be supporting the event for the eighth time.
The Newcastle All Blacks (NAB) won the men’s competition at the 50th Koori Knockout at Nowra last year and will host this year’s tournament at Tuggerah over the October long weekend.…
NAIDOC 2023 is with us, with the important theme this year of For Our Elders from Sunday July 2 – Sunday July 9.
For Our Elders acknowledges our Elders as the heart of our communities and the roles they have played, and continue to play, in our communities, organisations and families.…
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Elder Uncle Arthur George Fernando in Walgett.
Uncle George was involved in Land Rights for more than 40 years, and was a proud founding member of the Walgett Local Aboriginal Land Council (WLALC).…
The date for the next NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) councillor election has been confirmed by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, with Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) members to go to the polls on 24 February 2024.…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) stands ready to strengthen community understanding and awareness of the Yes campaign for the Voice referendum.
At last week’s full council meeting of NSWALC, it was decided to formally endorse the Yes campaign. …
An inspirational video featuring the warriors of Land Rights has been released to mark the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ALRA) being enacted in NSW.
The video features many legends of Land Rights, including Neita Scott, Tiga Bayles, Aggie Coe, William Bates, Dot and Hewitt Whyman, Lynn Trindall, Lyall Munro Jr, Maureen O’Donnell and Gary Williams.…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is launching an IT Infrastructure grant project for Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) with support from the NSW Government.
Recognising the importance of reliable IT Infrastructure, NSWALC has brokered approximately $2 million to be channelled towards IT upgrades.…
