The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is proud to announce a collaboration with the Western Australian Government recognising the integral role of Indigenous rangers and Traditional Owners in the management of sustainable fishing practices in the Kimberley.

Following an in-depth review into historical wage payments, the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) has identified an underpayment relating to certain current and former staff members covered by the former Kimberley Land Council Enterprise Agreement 2014.

Northern leaders meet to tackle climate change

The KLC held its first Representative Council meeting for 2024 on Yawuru Country in Broome, bringing together 31 members from around the Kimberley and others who joined online to discuss regional issues and provide guidance on what matters to Kimberley Aboriginal people.

Due to changed requirements from the suppliers, KLC can no longer arrange purchase orders for fuel in Halls Creek and Kununurra.

Kimberley Aboriginal Rangers have been recognised for their contributions and dedications to the ranger program this year at an end of year awards ceremony.

After a lifetime of advocacy for our people, Yawuru man and former KLC Director Senator Patrick Dodson has announced his retirement from federal politics.

The Kimberley Indigenous Saltwater Advisory Group (ISWAG) held their annual Saltwater Country Management forum in Broome at the start of November. Over 80 ISWAG members and marine scientists attended the three-day forum with the aim of sharing knowledge and increasing the capacity to manage, protect and work on Kimberley sea country.

More than 80 Traditional Owners from 10 Traditional Owner groups across the Kimberley have gathered in Fitzroy Crossing to discuss the future of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River at an event hosted by the Kimberley Land Council and the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council.

KLC CEO Tyronne Garstone said although the KLC never supported the 2021 Act, restoring the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (1972 Act) – should only be an interim measure.

The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is pleased to announce that the organisation has been re-recognised as the native title representative body (NTRB) for the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

In June, the KLC and Aarnja took the discussion about the Voice referendum to some of the most remote towns in Australia.

What we heard from these towns was an overwhelming desire for Australia to say YES.