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The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has formally launched a sale process for the operational assets of its subsidiary, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd, which operates the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara in Central Australia.  Following feedback received, the Board has made the decision to consider including Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre (MGCC) in the sale transaction perimeter. However, at this stage no final decision has been made as to whether ARR and MGCC will be sold …

As over 600 Indigenous people gather on Larrakia Country this week for the First Nations Land and Water Management Forum Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa 2024, it’s time to recognise a fundamental truth – in a world grappling with climate change challenges and ecological collapse, Indigenous leadership offers the clarity and direction desperately required to steer a clear path forward. It is no coincidence that Indigenous peoples are the custodians of most of the world’s remaining ecosystems rich in …

The Western Australian Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation – more commonly known as Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) – is celebrating its new Perth-based headquarters with community and project partners. For almost a decade and a half, AFLS has supported the Indigenous community across WA by aiming to prevent, reduce and respond to incidents of family violence and sexual assault among Indigenous peoples. AFLS is the largest service provider in Australia under …

Tiwi Islanders, Rangers, Tiwi Resources and project partners are celebrating an important milestone in the Tiwi Islands Fire and Carbon Project. Until now, the project has been supported by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) Savanna Fire Management Program (SFM) that is funded by the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture as part of a broader $91 million voluntary offsets package agreed with the Northern Territory Government. The success of the project, managed by Tiwi Resources Pty Ltd, …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to reflect on a remarkable year filled with impactful achievements, partnerships, and milestones that have strengthened the economic, cultural, and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. 2024 has been a year of growth and transformation as we continue delivering on our mission of returning and managing Country. From significant divestment ceremonies and groundbreaking new projects to advancing …

The  Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to have met or exceeded many of our core performance measures in the 2020-21 financial year, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release of our  Annual Report 2020-21 has been tabled in Parliament and demonstrates an organisation successfully achieving its core vision of supporting Indigenous people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings. Through …

The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) is celebrating their new ownership of level 2 of the iconic Black Theatre site at 27 Cope Street, Redfern. This marks a pivotal step in the ongoing development and revitalisation of a location that has long been central to the Aboriginal arts and cultural scene in Australia. 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 …

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 …

Up in the Wet Tropics region of North Queensland, on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred conservation space lies. Wawu Dimbi – meaning “place of inner spirit” in Yalanji language – is a significant cultural site for the Eastern Yalanji people. Spanning over 176.43 hectares, Wawu Dimbi holds several important wetlands and vegetation connecting to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, providing a habitat for endangered species. Today is a landmark moment in Wawu Dimbi’s history, as it will be …

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 …