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IPA in Focus: Arafura Swamp

Posted Latest News · September 02, 2026 5:21 PM
Gurruwiling is the heart of the 1.5M ha Arafura Swamp IPA in Central Arnhem Land, made famous in the film Ten Canoes, but is under attack by feral buffalo. There’s two ways...

MEDIA RELEASE: Globally Significant Arafura Swamp IPA Launched

Posted Latest News · October 23, 2025 4:15 PM
MEDIA RELEASE October 23, 2025 Globally Significant Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area Launched Country Needs People congratulate Arafura Swamp Traditional Owners on the launch of their Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) this week....

Country Needs People is a national not-for-profit organisation born from the support of hundreds of Traditional Owners around the country.

We pay our respects to all the First Nations people around Australia and their unbroken commitment to keep Country strong on land and sea. We acknowledge Indigenous partners, Traditional Owners, Elders past, present and emerging and extend our appreciation of their support and guidance of our daily work.

ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.