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Native title granted to South Australian Wirangu people recognises it 'always will be Aboriginal land'

After 25 years, the Wirangu people have native title over part of their traditional lands on South Australia's west coast, but it is a "bittersweet" moment.

None of the original applicants are alive to see their families accept more than 5,000 square kilometres of land from Acraman Creek, south of Smoky Bay, to Port Kenny.

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