Central Land Council

The Land is Always Alive

Community development

There is a lot happening in our remote areas and Aboriginal people are seizing opportunities provided by the CLC to improve their lives

Building the bush (1.7mb) >>download

Events

This year marks 80 years since the massacres in Central Australia in 1928 where it is estimated at least 60 Aboriginal people were killed. A memorial will be erected at Baxters Well on August 20 2008.more>>

Feature

The Australian Government
intervention in the NT

Press release on launch of the CLC Survey report on the impact of the intervention in the NT more>>

Report: "Reviewing the Northern Territory Emergency Response: perspectives from six communities in Central Australia” download (2.8mb) >>

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Mining

The Northern Territory Government, the CLC and the NLC have put together a comprehensive guide for people wishing to explore for minerals on Aboriginal land. ›› more

Features

Marlkirdi Napaljarri Rose

“Education is important for Aboriginal children – it helps them become part of Warlpiri society and part of Western society, to learn to read and write in our own language as well as English,” Marlkirdi Napaljarri Rose says.

Read more about this ground breaking community development project by the CLC to help Aboriginal people use their royalties from mining on their country

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The Latest Land Rights News

Community Development

Find out the latest in the CLC's community development projects >>more

Sacred Site Clearance Applications

Sacred sites are places of deep spiritual significance and are an integral part of Aboriginal culture. Their protection is vital for the continuation of religious and cultural traditions.

>>Applications for Sacred Site Clearance Certficates are available here