National Talk Black 110724
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
In a landmark decision at the Cairns Convention Centre, the Federal Court of Australia has officially recognised native title rights of the Olkola, Kunjen Olkol, and Kowanyama Peoples, totalling an area of over 1,765,092.51 hectares in Cape York. The Olkola were handed back 1,300,457.01 hectares, Kunjen Olkol 442,858.5 hectares, and Kowanyama Peoples with a remaining 21,777 hectares, including pastoral leases. Her Honour, Chief Justice Mortimer presided over the ceremony organised by the Cape York Land Council and attended by traditional owners and community members, affirming Traditional Owners’ rights to manage their lands under traditional law. This recognition enhances cultural heritage preservation and promotes sustainable land management practices across Cape York’s diverse ecosystems.
Kiah Morgan and Ryan Kucirek, Senior drone operator and Chief drone pilot, talking about Indigenous rangers from Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) are combining drones and Artificial Intelligence with ancient Knowledge to save a unique population of koalas from the wildfires that could wipe them out. By knowing koala locations, rangers can plan burns to minimise risk to the iconic marsupials. Precautions include watering down vegetation around koala-occupied trees and even having water bomber aircraft on standby for big operations.
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