Traditional owners are celebrating a native title ruling over a stretch of 185,000 hectares in the Herbert River Valley in North Queensland allowing them to benefit culturally and economically. The Federal Court has formally recognised the Warrgamay People's rights under native title cover an area from Lucinda on the coast, up to and along the Seaview Range and into Girringun National Park.
Warrgamay Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
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The Warrgamay Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC acts as a trustee for the Warrgamay people in the Herbert River Valley in North Queensland. The native title rights and interests of the Warrgamay people were recognised in the Warrgamay People determination in 2021.
Native title is recognised over about 491,850 square kilometres of land in Queensland, with claims to another 428,150 square kilometres currently subject to native title claims. The The rights under native title cover an area from Lucinda on the coast, up to and along the Seaview Range and into Girringun National Park.
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| Type of RNTBC |
Trustee
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| Contact name |
Ms Tammy Choolburra
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| Contact number |
07 4421 5700
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| Postal address |
PO Box 679, Cairns North, Cairns North QLD 4870
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| Office address |
Level 1, 19 Stanley St, Townsville QLD 4810
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| PBC size |
Small
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| Region |
QLD
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| Date of incorporation |
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| Date of registration |
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| ICN (Indigenous Corporation Number) |
9530
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