Pages tagged "Indigenous protected areas"
THE LOWDOWN: 2026 Buckles Up with New Horizons for IPAs and Rangers
The beginning of 2026 brings new opportunities for both Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous Rangers. The new year has started with a rush it seems, and while I was lucky to...
IPA IN FOCUS: Tiwi Islands
The Tiwi Islands are an extraordinary ark of biodiversity and culture, and now, one of Australia’s newest Indigenous Protected Areas. “Tiwi Islands, it’s an amazing place. This place has riches - Country, history,...
Tiwi Islands 700,000ha IPA Celebrated
On Wednesday 10th December, 2025, the Tiwi Islands 718,463 hectare Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was made official. Located in the Arafura Sea, 80km north of Darwin, the new Tiwi Islands IPA covers...
THE LOWDOWN: Staying Grounded & Keeping the Pressure On. This Year's Wrap
This year has been a huge year of delivery for our advocacy work, but it's critical that we keep the pressure on government to ensure Indigenous Rangers get the practical operational support...
IPA IN FOCUS: Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area
Sitting at the heart of a crucial wildlife corridor in northern NSW is the Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), a 2,163ha wonderland of native rainforest, paperbark groves and floodplain wetlands which from...
MEDIA RELEASE: Globally Significant Arafura Swamp IPA Launched
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....
Film Recognises Frontline Indigenous Rangers
Gunditjmara Traditional Owner Denis Rose has been working to protect Country for more than 40 years. Involved in the establishment of the Indigenous Protected Areas program in the mid 1990s, Mr Rose...
MEDIA RELEASE: Call to Action on IPAs with TV Premiere of Keeping Country Strong
MEDIA RELEASE October 8, 2025 Call to Action on IPAs with TV Premiere of Keeping Country Strong The value of Indigenous Protected Areas will be shown to the nation when Country Needs...
Sand, Songlines and Spinifex: The Magnificent Mosaic of Desert Country
Desert Country inspires awe and marvel by visitors from across Australia and the world. Its rare and unique species, stunning diverse landscapes and rich culture and history make it fascinating and enigmatic....
Out on Country with... Malcolm Uhl
Meet Ngurra Kayanta Ranger Malcolm Uhl whose Country is in the Great Sandy Desert. For Malcolm, when he's back on Country it's a very spiritual experience - he feels it in his...