About 8.7 per cent of Western Australia is controlled by a statutory body called the Aboriginal Lands Trust which has managed the land for traditional owners since 1972.

Western Australia state has scrapped new Aboriginal heritage protection laws after just five weeks because of opposition from landowners. The decision, denounced by Indigenous groups, comes in the ...

Western Australia will overturn recently enforced laws aimed at protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage sites following widespread opposition by farmers and small landowners, the state’s premier ...

Western Australia state has agreed to compensate an Aboriginal group for historic acts including issuing mining leases on their traditional lands, setting a precedent that is set to allow ...

Partnership with Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils and K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation Elevates Indigenous-Led Conservation and Economic Development Efforts PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire ...

MELBOURNE - Western Australia will overturn its 2021 Aboriginal cultural heritage protection laws set down after the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters, in response to ...

Western Australia’s child protection authorities are disproportionately removing children from Aboriginal families and placing them in out-of-home care.

Western Australia is enhancing its appeal to Indian tourists by showcasing Aboriginal culture, wildlife experiences, and stunning landscapes. Attractions include Ngilgi Caves, quokka encounters on ...

Under the new program, Aboriginal people removed from their families in Western Australia before July 1972 will each be eligible for a payment of A$85,000 (US$55,000).

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron ore without a ...

MELBOURNE, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Western Australia state has scrapped new Aboriginal heritage protection laws after just five weeks because of opposition from landowners. The decision, denounced by ...

MELBOURNE, May 25 (Reuters) - Western Australia state has agreed to compensate an Aboriginal group for historic acts including issuing mining leases on their traditional lands, setting a precedent ...