Indigenous women at forefront of ranger funding boost

Indigenous rangers protect land, sea and wildlife through traditional knowledge and Western science. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN AUSTRALIA HUB)

The addition of 1000 new ranger jobs across the country has been welcomed by Indigenous land management groups but they say more ongoing funding is needed to support their work. 

Country Needs People, which supports ranger groups across Australia, said it was great to see the $355 million funding commitment.