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The return of a property to Traditional Custodians in the revered Bunya Mountains in southern Queensland will pave the way for a connection to a gathering, dating back tens of thousands of years, to be re-established. The Bunya Mountains have always been a sacred place where thousands of Aboriginal people from hundreds of kilometres away would follow songlines to gather every three years to coincide with the harvesting of bunya pine nuts. During the gathering Aboriginal people from surrounding …

Being granted a permanent home base in St George will be a game changer for the Queensland Murray Darling Catchment Ltd (QMDCL), enabling the group to better care for country and bring its community together to strengthen culture. QMDCL represents eight Traditional Owner groups and cares for 101,177 km2 of country across the nationally significant Northern Murray-Darling Basin catchment in Queensland. The group has been granted new premises in St George by the Indigenous Land and Sea …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is deeply saddened by the recent floods that have devastated communities in eastern Australia, resulting in the tragic loss of human life and damage to property, businesses, livestock and wildlife.  In response to the recent flood disaster in eastern Australia, and recognising the impact on Indigenous lands, assets and communities, we have released the 2022 East Coast Emergency Response Grants Program  to support Indigenous corporations.  The ILSC …

Yawuru Traditional Owners will build on the legacy of their ancestors as they forge a new era for their people in taking over the pastoral operations at Roebuck Plains Station on Gumaranganyjal near Broome. Roebuck Plains Station and Roebuck Export Depot were handed back to Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) in 2014, with the ILSC managing the two operations since then via a lease agreement. In 2006, the Yawuru people were granted native title over more …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is inviting expressions of interest from Indigenous organisations who have the vision and ability to generate benefits for Indigenous people through the ownership of Mindanao, Tiamby and Somerset, collectively referred to as The Banana Properties . The Banana Properties are three properties located in the Capricornia region of Central Queensland, in and around the town of Banana. Combined the properties total 4,409 hectares, through five parcels of …

Today, a long-awaited, community breakthrough was realised for the Ngarrindjeri people, with the unveiling of a new fit-for-purpose health centre. Moorundi Health Centre, located in Murray Bridge on Ngarrindjeri Country, opened its doors to the public, bringing with it a new sense of prosperity for the local community. Situated in a prime position, on the main road leading into Murray Bridge from Adelaide, the centre is on track to deliver culturally appropriate health, social and wellbeing …

Today, the Yirrganydji people were witnesses to a major community milestone – the official opening of the Yirrganydji Collective Hub in Stratford, Queensland. Held on Yirrganydji Country, the hub is managed by the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation (DWAC), an Aboriginal Traditional Owner owned and governed community organisation. The new multi-purpose hub is a landmark achievement, bringing with it enhanced social, economic, environmental and cultural opportunities for the community, solely …

Today, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has released its podcast series titled The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation – 30 Years of Change .   The podcast hosted by the ILSC’s Group Chief Executive Officer Joe Morrison has been released during the AIATSIS Summit 2025 as the organisation celebrates 30 years of delivering positive outcomes for First Nations communities across Australia. The series features guests who have all played a part throughout the ILSC’s 30-year long …

Yesterday, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) celebrated a significant milestone – 30 years since commencing operations on 1 June 1995. The establishment of the ILSC was a landmark moment, born from a critical need to address historical injustices and provide tangible pathways for First Nations peoples to reclaim and manage their ancestral lands. The Land Fund and Indigenous Land Corporation (ATSIC Amendment) Act 1995 formally established the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation is celebrating a major milestone – the ownership of the ground floor at the iconic Black Theatre site, 27 Cope Street, Redfern. This is a powerful step forward, bringing new life and purpose to a site that has been central to Aboriginal arts and culture for decades. The Black Theatre, established in the 1970s, was a cultural hub for Indigenous artists and performers, playing a crucial role in the emergence of contemporary Aboriginal theatre. Despite its …