Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid A plan to manage groundwater in the Murray-Darling Basin is invalid, a federal court has ruled following a challenge by Traditional Owners. AAP · Aug 29, 2025
First-ever biomechanics study of Indigenous weapons shows what made them so deadly For the first time, state-of-the-art biomechanics technology has allowed us to scientifically measure just how deadly are two iconic Aboriginal weapons. The Conversation · Oct 28, 2024
Activists take Murray engineering project to court Plans to engineer greater water flows at a floodplain along the Murray River face a battle in court, in a new battle over the preservation of the river system. AAP · Oct 7, 2024
First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
$9m pledge to advance First Nations water rights in Murray-Darling raises concern over unfulfilled commitments Indigenous groups watch the value of a $40 million pledge to buy water rights erode as water prices rise and the money remains unspent after five years. ABC News · Apr 28, 2023
Families brawled with golf clubs and baseball bats as neighbours watched David and Jack Roach and Brendan and Michael Kennedy all appeared before the courts this morning Liverpool Echo · Sep 29, 2022
Lanarkshire midwife turned concrete mixer boss swapped labour ward for labour of love Lorna McFarlane's future was set in stone within a reborn business that's creating new jobs and a lasting legacy for a Lanarkshire community. Daily Record · Jul 30, 2022
Terra nullius has been overturned. Now we must reverse aqua nullius and return water rights to First Nations people Terra nullius has been overturned. Now we must reverse aqua nullius and return water rights to Traditional Owners. The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022
Indigenous fight for ‘water justice’ intensifies as Victoria hands back Murray-Darling entitlement The Victorian government has announced 1.36 gigalitres has been set aside for traditional owners in the state’s north The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022