Territory Q's profile of NLC CEO Marion Scrymgour
Nov 08, 2019
Marion Scrymgour was the first Indigenous woman in Parliament and later became the first Indigenous leader of an Australian government in history when she was made Acting Chief Minister.
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Rangers hone skills at 2019 Indigenous Ranger Forum
This month, hundreds of rangers from across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland came together to share their knowledge and hone their skills.
Our permit system
The NLC is responsible for administering the permit system for traditional owners in the Top End. The NLC permit system is designed to help protect the privacy of Aboriginal communities, preserve Aboriginal culture, safeguard the natural environment and promote visitor safety.
Meet our ranger groups
The NLC currently supports 12 Indigenous ranger groups. NLC’s Caring for Country rangers operate across almost 200,000 square kilometres of land owned by Aboriginal peoples in the NLC's area.
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Learning on Country: connecting school students to work on country
Oct 11, 2019
A three-day Learning on Country forum took place in Darwin in September, involving more than 80 school principals, teachers, rangers and ranger coordinators, Learning on Country coordinators and Indigenous cultural advisors.
The NLC reinforces that any examination of Yuendumu shooting be independent and transparent
Nov 12, 2019
The Chairman and Members of the Northern Land Council extend their deepest sympathies to the family of Kumanjayi Walker at this difficult time.
NLC Regional Councils shout out on water security crisis in the bush
Aug 21, 2019
This week’s 42nd joint meeting of the Northern Land Council’s Borroloola Barkly and Ngukurr Regional Councils at Robinson River heard more details about an impending water security crisis in remote communities and homelands in the NLC’s area.
NLC objects to the McArthur River Mine approvals
Aug 20, 2019
The Northern Land Council objects to Minister for Primary Industry and Resources Paul Kirby’s approval of an amendment to the existing mine management plan (MMP) for the McArthur River Mine.
Land Rights News Northern Edition
Apr 17, 2019
Australia's longest-running Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands from across the Northern Territory.
Latest News
Browse the latest stories on rangers, land rights, sea rights and more from across the NLC's region.
Annual Report
The Northern Land Council Annual Report 2017-18 provides a comprehensive account of the Council’s performance from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.