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Early last week, on September 23rd, the Nauo people’s final active native title application, Nauo #2, came to a successful conclusion from the Federal Court of Australia. Judge Justice O’Bryan handed down his verdict electronically from the Federal Court, giving the Nauo people native title rights and interests over the … Read More

Mayibarrdu or Goose Island, off the West Coast of the Yorke Peninsula in the Spencer Gulf of South Australia, will return to the hands of its Traditional Owners, the Narungga Nation. This is following the Federal Court’s March 2023 recognition of the Narungga people as Native Title holders of the … Read More

On the 14th October 2023, Australia voted no in the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It was a day of overwhelming disappointment for many Australians. Especially so for the thousands of people who had volunteered their time and energy campaigning for the “yes” vote for months or years … Read More

On August 29, water was released from the Beetaloo Reservoir in an effort to preserve ancient river red gums and assist Nukunu to care for and connect to Country. This follows water releases from the Baroota Reservoir a couple weeks prior and similar trial releases from the Beetaloo and Baroota … Read More

Wakwakurna Kanyini is the new peak body for South Australian Aboriginal children and young people. We spoke to Ashum Owen on her first week on the job as Wakwakurna Kanyini’s inaugural Chief Executive about her plans for the organisation. $3.2 million has been invested into this new peak body by … Read More

AW spoke to Voice representative Douglas Clinch Jr about his experience with the inaugural SA Voice to Parliament. Born and raised in the southern suburbs of Adelaide on Kaurna Country, Mr Clinch has worked in the Aboriginal community sector for over 30 years, including his current role as chair of … Read More

Yitpi Yartapuultiku or “soul of Port Adelaide” in Kaurna language, is a new Aboriginal cultural centre currently under construction on the shores of the Port River, right in the heart of Port Adelaide. You can see the centre really starting to take shape when driving past or going past on … Read More

We know there is a higher rate of diabetes amongst Indigenous Australians, but did you know just how high? Aboriginal people are about three times more likely to suffer from diabetes than non-Indigenous Australians and have a higher rate of complications from the disease. Aboriginal Australians are also about 4.7 … Read More

In a groundbreaking development for the community of Coober Pedy, a new dialysis unit has been established by Purple House, bringing essential healthcare services closer to those in need. Coober Pedy is the first of six facilities announced alongside this funding, with Purple House working on the next five, including … Read More