ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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Indigenous.gov.au: connecting with First Nations Australians

Willandra Lakes Area Rangers preserving heritage

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Paakantji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngyiampaa peoples work as Rangers on their country and in the unique Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area to preserve Aboriginal cultural heritage.

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Balranald - Wentworth - Surrounds

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The Balranald - Wentworth - Surrounds area is in far western New South Wales, sharing borders with South Australia and Victoria.

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Food Security Code and Subsidy

A new Food Security Code and Subsidy

01 July 2025

Starting today, a new Food Security Code and Subsidy will help make everyday items more affordable in remote communities.
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​​First Nations ancestors welcomed home from Japan in a world first

19 June 2025

​​A handover ceremony for 10 First Nations ancestors was held at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday 11 June.
Group photo of students who participated in WEX at Kings Park

Career pathways on show for First Nations students in WA

05 June 2025

Walyalup / Fremantle hosted the Work Exposure in Government (WEX) regional program recently. Secondary students from across Western Australia learned about career pathways in the public service.
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Visit the NATSIAA Awards Gallery from home

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22 August 2025

​​MAGNT has announced the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards winners. View the works of all finalists online at a Virtual Gallery.

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Telstra NATSIAA Exhibition

​​Remote Training Hubs Network: Grant for Mobile Training Units​

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18 August 2025

​​Desert Peoples Centre Inc (DPC) is the successful recipient of the Central Australia Remote Mobile Training Units (MTUs) Grant.​

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Remote Training Hubs Network

50th Anniversary of Gurindji Freedom Day

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16 August 2025

On 16 August 1975, a defining moment in Australian history unfolded when Prime Minister Gough Whitlam returned a portion of their traditional lands to the Gurindji people.

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Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and Gurindji Leader Vincent Lingiari, Photo credit: Mervyn Bishop
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