Support our call to stop racist voter ID laws
Nov 24, 2021
As representatives of national Aboriginal and Torres Islander communities, members and organisations, we urge you to reject the proposed Electoral Legislation Amendment (Voter Integrity) Bill 2021 in its entirety.
Voters in remote Aboriginal communities lodge discrimination complaint against Australian Electoral Commission
Oct 5, 2021
Compulsory voting in Australia has always had a racial taint. Most people would associate the term “voter suppression” with the many and varied electoral systems and “Jim Crow” laws in the United States or the operation of electoral systems by autocratic regimes, but not with the operation of Australian electoral regimes.
Bradshaw Traditional Owners welcome troops
Sep 24, 2021
Among the bulldust Bradshaw Field Training Area, ADF and US Marines complete Exercise Koolendong.
Mibala Histri - Barunga’s history returns home
Sep 20, 2021
Tears, joys, hugs and laughter are shared after Barunga's community collection of photographs from the 1970s and 1980s were released at this year's festival in June.
Native Title holders of Gulf Region pastoral leases celebrate at last
Sep 20, 2021
On 29 June, Justice White of the Federal Court of Australia made determinations of native title, by consent, for land and waters subject to the Lorella pastoral lease and former Nathan River and Billengarrah pastoral leases.
Wuyagiba study hub offers pathways to university
Sep 20, 2021
A two-way learning program founded through a collaboration between South East Arnhem Land communities and MAcquarie University is proving to be a stepping stone to a tertiary education.
‘A great day’: Jabiru now in Mirarr hands
Sep 16, 2021
For four decades the Mirarr people have been calling for the town of Jabiru, inside Kakadu National Park, to be returned to its rightful custodians.
Strong women’s group calls for more female rangers at huge forum near Katherine
Jun 23, 2021
Over 280 women gathered at Banatjarl, south-east of Katherine, to attend the NT Strong Women for Health Country Network forum in May.
Flying the Aboriginal flag for the first time!
Jun 17, 2021
From 12 July, the exhibition 'Black, Red & Yellow: Unity and Identity' commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first raising of the Aboriginal flag will open at Library & Archives NT.
Our land, our seas, our stories: Land Rights News celebrates 45 years
Jun 14, 2021
FOR more than 65,000 years, storytelling has been part and parcel of First Nations’ cultures in what has become known as Australia.
Reviving Kulumindini Arts: ‘If those old people could do it, we can too’
Jun 11, 2021
Kulumindini Arts Centre co-ordinator Elaine Sandy says that her art centre building is “falling apart.”
Ranger Mine: towards realising Mirarr Cultural Closure Criteria
Apr 10, 2021
In January this year, Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) ceased production of uranium oxide at Ranger Mine.
New registration in process for anglers in Aboriginal-owned waters
Mar 12, 2021
At the start of March, the NLC introduced a free online registration process for recreational anglers wanting to fish in the Top End’s intertidal zones.
Galiwin’ku school playground officially opened
Mar 3, 2021
Galiwin’ku Traditional Owners, school leaders and student representatives celebrated the official opening of a new playground at Shepherdson College on 20 November 2020.
COVID-19 vaccinations for Aboriginal Territorians expected in April
Feb 3, 2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 18 in the Northern Territory are expected to get the COVID-19 vaccine in April, according to Danila Dilba.
The NLC celebrates rangers graduating from Batchelor Institute
Dec 2, 2020
The NLC congratulates rangers who have graduated from the NT's Batchelor Institute.
‘Fantastic work books’: Junior rangers embrace new resources
Dec 1, 2020
The Caring for Country Branch has produced a range of resources aimed at budding rangers.
Jack Green receives lifetime achievement award
Nov 18, 2020
Garawa man Mr Green has received the lifetime achievement award at the 2020 TNRM Conference.
‘Shameless disregard’: The NLC slams safari hunters
Nov 4, 2020
THE NLC has urged anyone who is on Aboriginal land without a permit to leave.
Malak Malak TOs try tech to keep their ancient tongue alive
Nov 2, 2020
Traditional Owners have funded the development of a language app, which is available on the Google Play and App store.
New NLC permit system good news for permit applicants
Nov 1, 2020
The NLC has launched an online permit system, which will allow the NLC to manage permits to enter and remain on Aboriginal land more efficiently.