One Aboriginal family has been fighting for nearly a decade to protect the Doongmabulla Springs.

This article examines the McArthur River Mine Native Title compensation ruling as a landmark case in the recognition of Aboriginal cultural harm in Australia.

Approval met with fury from conservation groups and the Greens, who called it a ‘betrayal’ of Australians who want climate action

Submissions in response to the Issues Paper are now open.  The Issues Paper aims to explain the future acts regime at a high level and introduce our Inquiry. It also starts a conversation by asking yo...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa's ambassador to the United States "is no longer welcome" in the country, accusing him of hating US President Donald Trump.

Education and awareness is the key to making all Australians, including First Nation Australians, respect and treasure this country's wonder...

Unlike economic damages, there is no formal method for deciding on compensation for cultural loss when a court rules land has been damaged or taken away.

Fortescue Metals Group, led by Andrew Forrest, has encouraged the Yindjibarndi traditional landowners to accept a swift settlement of what would become the nation's largest native title payout, in order to avoid prolonging their legal battle. The Federal Court published a 1300-page judgment in the civil case, which has drawn attention from government officials, mining companies, and legal experts for its potential implications on future native title claims. The case centres on allegations of cultural destruction linked to Fortescue's mining operations on Yindjibarndi land. The judgement provides detailed findings on the conduct of the mining company and the impact on the traditional custodians. Legal observers are closely examining the case for precedent-setting points that could influence negotiations and disputes involving Indigenous land rights and mining projects across Australia. Fortescue's push for an early settlement reflects a strategic move to resolve the conflict without extended court proceedings, but the Yindjibarndi community remains deliberative about the offer, weighing cultural considerations alongside financial compensation. The ruling has reignited discussion on corporate responsibilities, Indigenous rights, and the balance between economic development and cultural preservation in the mining sector.

Palaszczuk government did not announce decision Wangan an...