Far north Queensland: In one of the largest land hand-backs in Queensland’s history, the Olkola Aboriginal Corporation now owns seven pastoral stations in southern central Cape York Peninsula.
Michael Ross, the chairman of Olkola Aboriginal Corporation with two of his grandchildren, Hamish and Glen Kulka, both land managers, at Nurrakoora Lagoon, Cape York. Photo: Lyndon Mechielsen/ News Corp Australia
Spotlight on, December 2014
Entertaining the crowd at the official opening. From left to right: Aiden Ross-Edwards (front), Jamahl Ross (back), Uncle Elemo Tapim and Donald Whaleboat (on drums)
Spotlight on, November 2014
Hodgson Downs Community/Minyerri, Northern Territory: If you drive about 270 kilometres south-east of Katherine towards the Hodgson River you’ll arrive at the remote community of Hodgson Downs, also known as Minyerrri.
It may be remote but there’s an energy and activity about this place.
Spotlight on, October 2014
Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (Yulu-Burri-Ba) provides primary health care and associated health services to the Aboriginal people of North Stradbroke Island and Capalaba in south-eastern Queensland [see map].
Spotlight on, September 2014
Geraldton, Western Australia: One of the central elements of culture is language. Aboriginal people know this more than most which is why every effort is made, sometimes against great odds, to nurture ‘language’ and to keep it strong.
For Sam Raciti, CEO of Mudth-Niyleta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation and the board of directors it’s all about joining the dots—keeping the pathways open. It’s about going that extra mile, going further than just a job description. It is about how they can make the necessary partnership arrangements happen.
The story of Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) and its members is one of remarkable survival. Located in Tjuntjuntjara, it is arguably one of Australia’s remotest Aboriginal communities.
West Kimberley, Western Australia: There is a feeling of quiet celebration among the Nyikina and Mangala people. The Aboriginal Lands Trust has returned about 73 hectares of historically important land to the Bidan community.
‘We are halfway between Derby and Broome, not far from the Mardoowarra (Fitzroy River),’ said traditional owner Terry Marshall. It’s always been our land so we are very happy and relieved to have it formally given back to us.’
