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The management of Aboriginal ancestral remains held by the South Australian Museum is set to change following years of questioning by community members and in the face of the deteriorating state of the Museum’s storage space. The South Australian Museum holds one of the world’s largest collections of Aboriginal artefacts. … Read More

After years of planning and transition, the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation has taken control over investment monies held for their community and their investment arm has been recognised as a national award winner. In November 2018, Equity Trustees announced that it had resigned from the role of Trustee for … Read More

Oodnadatta Track Re-Sheeting Project (Scope 1) APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION UNDER SECTIONS 21, 23 & 29(1)(b) OF THE ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ACT 1988 Yankunytjatjara Native Title Aboriginal Corporation has a delegation from the Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, under section 6(1) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (the Act). YNTAC, … Read More

Gunggari man Selwyn Button has been appointed the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations, making him the first Indigenous person appointed to the role. The role of the Registrar and ORIC is to facilitate and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and accountability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Read More

Three Aboriginal nations have overcome many challenges to have their shared native title rights over an area in the mid north of South Australia recognised in a Federal Court hearing in the town of Orroroo. The Federal Court decision about an overlap of three longstanding native title claims brings together … Read More

Survey here:  www.reviewofsixntrbsp.com SANTS would like to hear your thoughts about our service.  If you are a current, past or potential future client of ours (that includes being a native title community group, a member or director of a PBC or other Aboriginal organisation), then please take the time to fill … Read More

The discovery of a site of significant Aboriginal heritage has brought farmers and Traditional Owners in NSW together in a rare collaboration. Indigenous archaeologist and anthropologist Dave Johnston discovered an ancient axe quarry site on a NSW property called “Millpost” that has now been listed on the New South Wales … Read More

First Nations groups in South Australia will have a new voice after representatives from across the state resolved to incorporate a new peak body that will promote the perspectives and interests of Aboriginal Nations. Representatives from native title groups met in Adelaide on the 10th of October to discuss the … Read More

A partnership between South Australian arts organisations has created an opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist to develop their work and have it showcased at the popular festival of contemporary Indigenous art – Tarnanthi. The Art Gallery of South Australia and Guildhouse, a professional development organisation for … Read More