NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of John Delaney, a proud Kamilaroi man and legendary fighter for his people.
A former NSWALC Councillor for Western Metropolitan, John was a member of the first elected NSWALC Council.…
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of Lee Patterson, a proud Kamilaroi man, who was there for all.
Lee will be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the Land Rights network and his extensive involvement as Manager and Member of the Guyra LALC and as Regional Manager of the NSWALC Northern Tablelands Region Office before amalgamation with the Northern Region as it is known today.…
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of Joyce Caroline Clague (nee Mercy), a proud Yaegl/Gumbayngirr/Bundjalung woman and trailblazer for her people.
Joyce will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to Aboriginal Health, Education, Land Rights, Aboriginal Medical, Legal and Children’s Services, Art, Women’s Rights and more.…
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).…
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Land Rights legend Yunupingu.
The Yolngu man and Gumatj clan leader passed away in north-east Arnhem Land aged 74, after a life devoted to land rights, a national treaty, his culture and his people.…
11 November 2022
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Wilyakali Elder Maureen O’Donnell.
Maureen spent her life campaigning for social justice for Aboriginal people and was deeply involved in her community.…
25 March 2022
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Gomeroi and Murrawarri man Rob Welsh. Rob also had connections via his mother to the Anawin & Dunghutti people.
Rob devoted his life to empowering and uplifting his people through Land Rights, particularly within the Redfern community.…
3 March 2022
Sorry Business – Passing of Aunty Thelma Slater
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights network mourn the passing of Kamilaroi Elder, Aunty Thelma Slater.
Born at Walhallow, Thelma dedicated her life to ensuring the rights of Aboriginal people, notably equality, better health, appropriate housing and living conditions and the rights to a good education.…
