News & PUBLICATIONS

Our Land, Our Life, Our Stories - Welcome to our blog, a place to share stories from across the Top End of the Northern Territory. Check back in periodically to find new articles.

Media releases

By NLC Media Team • October 21, 2026
The Northern Land Council's (NLC) Learning on Country (LoC) Program is expanding from 14 to 18 remote community school sites, creating new opportunities for Aboriginal students to engage in on-country learning, strengthen cultural knowledge and explore pathways to further education, training and employment.
By Maggie Coggan-Gartlan • October 9, 2026
The Northern Land Council stands in support of YiSSA residents and opposed to the closure of the facility in Darwin. 
By NLC Media Team • September 22, 2026
The NLC calls on the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments to address essential services issues impacting communities and homelands across our region.
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Publications

By NLC Media Team • August 28, 2026
NLC Corporate Plan 2026-27
By Naiara Carrillo • August 11, 2026
Senate Order for Entity Contracts listing related to the period 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026
By NLC Media Team • July 28, 2026
Women rangers are central to the long-term strength and sustainability of the Northern Land Council's (NLC) Caring for country program. 
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STORIES

LAND RIGHTS NEWS ISSUES

By NLC Media Team • July 29, 2026
Australia's oldest Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands across the To p End. 
April 2, 2026
Australia's oldest Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands across the Northern Territory. 
December 16, 2025
Australia's oldest Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands across the Northern Territory.
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LAND RIGHTS NEWS STORIES

By NLC Media Team • July 29, 2026
Australia's oldest Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands across the To p End. 
October 7, 2025
Australia's oldest Aboriginal newspaper, telling stories from remote Aboriginal lands across the Northern Territory.
February 1, 2023
Deborah Jones is a Ngaliwurru/ Nungali woman who lives at Timber Creek. Her traditional land is Wanimin Yirijpirnti, in the upper Victoria River area.
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