Indigenous

Aboriginal-owned and operated business Garli will complete road works on the state government’s $122 million marina project in Port Hedland.

WA’s largest Aboriginal health service has been placed under special administration while South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council has removed its chief executive after a disputed property deal.

An Onslow-based Aboriginal corporation has returned to member control after a major restructuring that included selling its pastoral stations and other assets.

The parliamentary inquiry into Rio Tinto’s destruction of Indigenous heritage sites at Juukan Gorge will hold three public hearings next week.

The traditional owners at the centre of the Juukan Gorge controversy said Rio Tinto’s response to a parliamentary inquiry had only deepened their anguish.

Indigenous contractors such as Warrikal, Carey Mining, and Brida illustrate the increasing maturity of the sector.

Mining companies and Aboriginal groups face a very different future after the Juukan Gorge controversy and planned legislative changes.

The Committee for Perth has renewed its push for a world-class centre for indigenous culture as part of a two-year action plan to boost the city’s international reputation. Another key recommendation was to establish Perth as a renewable energy leader.

Aboriginal-owned business Mallard Deemy has secured $11 million in contracts with Fortescue Metals Group for work at the Eliwana iron ore mine in the Pilbara.