Central Land Council

18/09/2026

We celebrated 50 years of land rights today in Amoonguna!

Traditional owners, Amoonguna residents, the Central Land Council executive committee and descendants of the original council came together at the community hall where early land council meetings were held.

CLC chair Warren Williams honoured our first chair Charlie Perkins and his deputy Wenten Rubuntja.

“People wanted control of their own organisation, so they took control. They turned the CLC into what it is today: a representative body led by delegates elected by their communities,” Mr Williams said.

After watching ceremonial performances by local men, the CLC executive shared fond memories of this place. The chair and traditional owners unveiled a new sign respecting this history.

Everyone then gathered inside the meeting hall to watch a film documenting the CLC’s fight for land rights, from the earliest CLC meetings to today.

“I had tears in my eyes looking at our people,” executive member VM said. “It’s a legacy that we must carry on. Remember what they fought for, for the land here – not only here, but throughout the central region.”

17/09/2026

Amoonguna residents and the Central Land Council mark half a century of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1976) with a community celebration today.

The event honours the significance of the community hall in land rights history.

“The Amoonguna hall holds a very special place in the hearts of our people,” CLC chair Warren Williams says. “Our old people held some of the earliest CLC meetings there between 1975 and 1977. It’s where they elected Arrernte leader Wenten Rubuntja as their chair.

“The event will honour these past leaders and all they have achieved: to claim back more than half of the Territory for its rightful owners, to help families return to their country and protect their sacred sites, to speak up strongly for the people who elect the land council members and to shield them from government policies that would harm them.”

Read the full media release on our website:
https://www.clc.org.au/amoonguna-celebrates-community-hall-that-made-land-rights-history/

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01/09/2026

Diphtheria vaccinations are available in Yuendumu and Yuelamu this week - protect yourself and others, get your free shot today!

31/08/2026

H5 bird flu is spreading around Australia and you may start to see sick or dead birds. It’s not easy for people to get this bird flu, but it can be serious. It’s important that you do not touch sick birds.

Our ranger and programs manager Boyd Elston explains what to do:

1. Avoid any sick or dead birds.
2. Record when and where you saw them. Also take photos and videos if you can.
3. Report any sightings to the emergency animal disease hotline on 1800 675 888 as soon as possible. You can also tell a vet or our rangers and they can get help.

If you want more information, visit birdflu.gov.au

24/08/2026

The Central Land Council joined the march at the Gurindji Freedom Day Festival in Kalkaringi.

We followed the footsteps of Vincent Lingiari and the brave families who first walked off Wave Hill Station in August 1966, and kicked off the long road to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, which became law in 1976.

In this video, CLC chair Warren Williams speaks about why this hardship was worth it and reminds us why we still walk today.

23/08/2026

The GMAAAC elections for Willowra are on next week.
Make sure to put your hand up and turn out to vote on Wednesday. 🗳

22/08/2026

CLC delegates chose the winner of the Delegates Choice Award during our council meeting this week in Kalkaringi.

The award is part of the Vincent Lingiari Art Award, presented by the Central Land Council with our friends at Desart Incorporated to celebrate 50 years of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act through the exhibition Our Country, Our Culture.

Mr Lingiari’s granddaughter, Rosie Smiler, was there to witness the voting and announce the winner. She’ll join us again in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) on September 10 at the Araluen Arts Centre, where the winners of the $10,000 Vincent Lingiari Art Award, and the $2,000 Delegates Choice Award will be revealed at the Desert Mob opening.

But you don’t have to wait until September to get involved. The Vincent Lingiari Art Award exhibition is now open, and voting for the People’s Choice Award is already underway.

Why not have your say too?

21/08/2026

It's sixty years since 200 Gurindji, Mudbarra, and Warlpiri workers and their families walked off Wave Hill Station in protest and kicked off the land rights movement.

Today hundreds gathered in Kalkaringi for the Freedom Day march to honour this.

Our delegates joined the march, after wrapping up three days of council, continuing the important work of the Wave Hill protestors, protecting country, culture, and people. ✊🏾