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ABC News Story: Calls to end water extraction from Great Artesian Basin before culturally significant springs are lost
Arabana Voices Featured Again: Water Extraction Under the Spotlight Arru! Our community’s knowledge and connection to Country are once again being heard on a national stage. In a new feature by the ABC the cultural and ecological importance of the springs on Arabana Country is examined, including our calls for an end to excessive water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin. Arabana Ranger Zaaheer McKenzie shares the stories of our mound springs and the stakes for our land,
Nov 24, 2025


ABC News Story: Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
We were honoured to have hosted the media team from ABC recently as they joined our Rangers and Traditional Owners on Country. They’ve produced a compelling story about the pressure on water in the Great Artesian Basin, featuring voices and knowledge from our own community as we work to care for Country and its waters. Click through to read the full article and hear the full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/water-is-under-pressure-in-the-great-artesian-basin/1060
Nov 24, 2025


A New Chapter for Arabana Rangers: Launching Our Arabana Female Ranger Team
Arru, Arabana nharla! Boy do we have an announcement for you today! Arabana Aboriginal Corporation has been successful in securing funding through the second round of the Federal Government’s Indigenous Ranger Expansion Grant. This is a huge milestone for our community, and one that’s been a long time coming. After an earlier unsuccessful application last year, we stayed the course, strengthened our proposal, and this time came through victorious. Thanks to this funding, we’l
Nov 20, 2025


Wardu and Wadni Workshop Songs: Warrukathi, Wabma and Arru!
By Dr Veronica Arbon Here are a few words and three of the songs from the Wardu and Wadni workshops in Port Augusta and the Arabana Camp....
Aug 6, 2025


Updated AAC Rulebook Now Available
The new and updated consolidated Rulebook for the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is now available on our website for download! This...
Jul 29, 2025


Arabana Ngura 2025
The annual Arabana Ngura was held at Finniss Springs Station over the weekend of July 11-14. Over 100 Arabana nharla attended. People...
Jul 21, 2025


Arnirikunha Wadlu Nhiki (this is our land) - Video #2
Arru! Here is the second video from the recent Arabana Rangers Elders Trip. This video captures another powerful journey where Rangers,...
Jul 7, 2025


Join Our Team: General Manager Position at Arabana Aboriginal Corporation
Lead with Purpose. Protect Country. Empower Community. Are you passionate about making a difference in the community, supporting cultural...
Jun 25, 2025


Arabana Rangers to host the regions 3rd Indigenous Ranger Gathering
Our Arabana Rangers will host the third Indigenous Ranger Gathering for the region and will be held on Arabana Country at Finniss Springs...
Jun 23, 2025


Tracking Wildlife at Finniss Springs
Arru! Our Arabana Rangers got some awesome shots from their camera traps at Finniss Springs last week. Check out these pics of a...
May 5, 2025


Arabana Rangers Commence First Fee-for-Service Contract for Feral Animal Monitoring
In January, our Arabana Rangers took a big step forward by securing their first fee-for-service contract with BHP. This partnership will...
Apr 22, 2025


Collaborating for Country: Scoping Trip at Finniss Springs
Arabana Rangers recently embarked on a scoping trip to Finniss Springs, joined by staff from the Friends of Mound Springs (FOMS), South...
Oct 29, 2024


Arabana Directors Attend BHP Traditional Owners Forum
Recently, two of our Directors, Colleen Strangways and Glen Wingfield, attended the Traditional Owners (TO) Forum. This forum provides a...
Oct 25, 2024


Water is Life: Arabana's Fight for Water Governance at Voices from the Bush Conference in Alice Springs
Our Head Ranger, Zaaheer McKenzie, and Project Officer, Neil Brougham, had the privilege of presenting "Falling Between the Cracks -...
Sep 12, 2024


Shaping Our Future: Arabana's Next Chapter
Yesterday, Arabana Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) took a significant step forward in shaping our future with the commencement of our new...
Sep 5, 2024


Ministers to Camp Out on Arabana Country: A Historic Visit for Future Collaboration
Following Minister Kyam Maher's visit to Marree in July, our Chairperson Bronwyn Dodd and Director Glen Wingfield were introduced to...
Aug 30, 2024


Community Consultations in Marree, William Creek and Oodnadatta
Arru far north and outback communities - Oodnadatta, William Creek, and Marree. This is your chance to shape the future of our Outback!...
Aug 22, 2024


Exploring Arabana Country
Last week, our Business Development Manager and Head Ranger took an amazing trip through Arabana country, experiencing the stunning...
Jun 30, 2024
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