SANTS News

Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Traditional Land Owners Aboriginal Corporation and South Australian Native Title Services are in partnership to deliver the initiative: ‘Padla Ngalungga Kinipapa’ (Cooper Creek, Our Country). The inaugural light and sound installation will be held during the July school holidays at Innamincka, creating an immersive cultural experience that celebrates … Read More

The Native Title Act 1993 (NTA) and the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) were changed in February 2021. This means there are new laws for Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBCs). Under the new laws: • Existing RNTBCs (registered before 25 March 2021) have until … Read More

17 claims active / three under appeal Walka Wani Oodnadatta 1 and 2 and Arabana 2Arabana and the State have appealed the decision of Justice White. No listing date yet. Wirangu 2, Wirangu 3 and Wirangu 4 (sea claim)Timetable for determination by July 2022. Nauo/Nauo No.2/Nauo No. 3/Nauo 4Timetable for … Read More

SANTS in partnership with MEGT has an opportunity for a Business Administration/Receptionist in our Adelaide office.  What will you be doing? The successful applicant will provide administrative support to our clients, which includes the following duties: •        Provide an excellent and professional reception and front desk service •        Maintain database(s) … Read More

This week Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the 2022-23 Budget ahead of the federal election. The Morrison Government’s main priorities are lowering the costs of groceries, fuel, and housing. But how is the Budget going to help traditional owners protect their Country?  Aboriginal Heritage Protections After establishing the First Nations Heritage … Read More

South Australian Native Title Services Ltd (SANTS) is the native title service provider for South Australia as recognised under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). We are a not-for-profit company funded by the Commonwealth Government to perform functions outlined in the Native Title Act. We work with Aboriginal South Australians … Read More

FIRST NATIONS OF THE SOUTH EAST #1 (SAD211/2017) NATIVE TITLE CLAIM The First Nations of the South East native title claim group are seeking recognition of their native title rights and interests in their First Nations of the South East #1 (SAD211/2017) and #2 (SAD180/2017) native title claims, each filed … Read More

SA Native Title Services is the publisher of Aboriginal Way – we assist Aboriginal people in South Australia to gain recognition and to protect their native title rights and interests. While on a recent work trip, we spoke to Mick Starkey, our Cultural Heritage and Land Management Senior Project Officer. … Read More

Drilling in Lake Torrens will go ahead by minerals exploration company Kelaray, a subsidiary of Argonaut Resources early this year, after approval was granted by the Premier Steven Marshall. Authorisation was announced during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve giving Kelaray permission pursuant to Section 23 of the … Read More