Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Winter 2016

STRONG COUNTRY STRONG PEOPLE

02 Parliamentarians visit AW 04 New AW NRM Board members 07 Reconciliation in Ceduna 08 Jidirah meets Monaco’s Prince 10 Feral donkeys in the APY Lands 18 Integrating programs Palya, Strong Country, Strong People

FromWhat’s the happening Regional Director, Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Welcome to the and seeing some of our great on-ground After a busy time packing and filing, the 2016 Winter edition works programs. NR AW team in Adelaide moved into a Palya, of where we As always, we’ve had a busy six months. new home at 81 Waymouth Street, along share stories from the with about 900 of our colleagues in the Alinytjara Wilurara In April the region hosted a visit by the Department of Environment, Water Natural Resources Natural Resources Committee of State and Natural Resources (DEWNR). The Management Board Parliament. The six state Members of building has a dedicated Reconciliation and DEWNR’s Natural Parliament and two staff toured the Room on Level 10, which can be booked Resources Alinytjara Wilurara (NR AW). southern part of AW region (see page 2-3). for meetings by Aboriginal groups at no Matt Ward is usually in the Regional We’ve continued our Healthy Country cost, so please contact us if you’d like to Director’s chair, but I’m filling his role Planning in partnership with communities take up this opportunity. for a few months while he’s taking on a and Co-management Boards. This local- We’ve also been busy delivering our on- different role in the department. I’ve been level planning approach will provide us ground works program, including Buffel with the NR AW team since February, and with a suite of Healthy Country Plans grass and feral camel management, have had a great time meeting people that have been developed with key land- installation of toilets at three key holding authorities and communities of visitor sites in our southern parks, and INVITATION the region. These plans will form a strong completion of a track rationalisation basis for our next Regional NRM Plan (due The Alinytjara Wilurara NRM project in the Nullarbor area to improve in 2020). Board invite you to join us on Facebook visitor safety and protect habitats. www.facebook.com/awnrm South Australia’s 13 Co-management Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Boards and Advisory Committees and the AW NRM Board look forward AW weather stations (including Mamungari, Yumbarra and to continuing to support the region’s Check out data from the weather Nullarbor Parks and Tallaringa within the stations in the AW region on... communities to deliver the Regional AW region) came together in February http://aws.awnrm.sa.gov.au/ NRM Plan and the National Landcare for a state-wide co-management Programme in partnership with the South workshop held at Adelaide Zoo. The Next AW NRM Board meeting: Australian and Australian Governments. workshop allowed stories and learnings 22-24 August 2016, Pt Lincoln to be shared between the groups, and Palya, culminated in the release of the ‘Strong Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre People, Strong Country’ booklet and Features genuine Aboriginal art Fiona Gill video (see DEWNR website for more 2 Eyre Highway, Ceduna A/Regional Director, information). Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara

Where we are and what we do The Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Region covers the northwest quarter of South Australia. In Pitjantjatjara, alinytjara means ‘north’ and wilurara means ‘west’. The Region spans more than a quarter of a million square kilometres, and has a population of approximately 2000 people, many of whom identify with the Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Ngaanyatjarra, Kokatha, Mirning or Wirangu peoples. Natural Resources Management (NRM) is an approach to protecting land for the mutual benefit of people and the environment. The AW NRM Board is the only all Aboriginal NRM Board in Australia.

Title page: DEWNR Project Officer Jamal LeBois collecting marine debris from Mexican’s Hat Beach with Youth Group members from Yalata. Photo by Amanda Richards Caring for our Country

From the Presiding Member Welcome to the Winter edition of Palya 2016. With the new financial year I am pleased to welcome two new members Members of SA’s Natural Resources Committee join AW NRM Board Presiding member Parry Agius at Head of Bight to our Board. They are both outstanding 02 Members of Parliament visit AW 10 Feral donkeys in the APY Lands individuals whose skills, knowledge Natural Resources Committee learn New market option opening up and experience will undoubtedly about AW’s past, present and potential prove invaluable in delivery of the 04 New AW NRM Members AW NRM Board’s objectives.

Board welcomes new members and I also extend my sincere thanks farewells some long time greats 11 Inside the Wombats Warren to our retiring members whose With a little help from ground- contributions to the Board and the penetrating radar people of our region have been many (see page 4 of this edition). 12 Buffel FREE GDV

Working Having attended the Council of 05 Songlines: theme for NAIDOC week together to NRM Presiding Members forum save the Great in May, I was pleased by the level Celebrating the history, Victoria Desert of discussion around developing culture, and 14 Buffel grass monitoring on Track mechanisms to bring state and achievements of national initiatives to the collective Aboriginal and Cleaning up on roads and rail attention of the regions. Torres Strait Islander people 15 Researching edible insects Engagement and communications 06 Creating a Modern Outback TO’s know across all levels was the central more than theme of the forum. From people Bringing policy in line with the unique is recorded who live in communities to Federal needs of Outback land and people Government Ministers and all parties 07 Reconciliation in Ceduna 15 First Aboriginal Regional Authorities in between.

Celebrating with local communities 16 Yumbarra “Ramble” Survey Developing strategic alliances and strong partnerships has always Assessing remote played a major role in the ongoing sites before success of natural resource prescribed burning management in the Alinytjara Wilurara region. The Board remains 08 Jidirah meets Monaco’s Prince committed to building on and 17 Business in the Bush supporting its extensive network

Marine debris Park infrastructure and maintenance to achieve the best results for our whale makes an unique region and for the people international splash 18 Efficiency in Integrating programs who live there. Marine Debris Arts Program, School- based Trainee and Beach Clean-ups

Parry Agius Presiding Member Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board SA Members of Parliament learn about AW’s Past, Present and Potential

In early April 2016, six members of the NRC members embraced the opportunity Above: L-R: Yasmin Wolf (A/Manager, Co-management Natural Resources Committee (NRC) of to learn about the people, their culture and Public Lands), Patrick Dupont (Executive Officer - Natural Resources Committee), Steph Key MP (NRC Parliament (with two staff) headed into and their land, talking informally with Presiding Member), Michelle Naylon and Wayne the Far West Coast’s remote desert community members and the DEWNR Haseldine (both from the West Mallee Protection country to visit some of Alinytjara staff who work beside them. Group), Wanda Miller (Yumbarra Co-management Board), Mr Peter Treloar MP, Fiona Gill (NR AW Wilurara’s (AW) most enigmatic The group first visited Oak Valley Regional Director), Hon John Dawkins MLC, Robbie landmarks. From the Maralinga Village, Community (approx. 500 kms north Sleep (NR AW/EP Senior Ranger), Hon Gerry which remains virtually unchanged west of Ceduna) where they were met Kandelaars MLC, Mrs Annabel Digance MP, Tammy since the 1950s, to the spectacular by Roger Peterson, the community Cox (NR EP Ranger), Parry Agius (AW NRM Board Presiding Member), Ms Barbara Coddington (NRC Googs Lake, past desert blowholes Men’s Activity Supervisor. After Bruce Research Officer), Tim Moore (Manager, Strategy, and across to the Head of Bight Whale Macpherson discussed NR AW’s Knowledge and Sustainablity) and Mr Jon Gee MP. Centre, the group learned first-hand about the past, present and potential of the southern AW region.

The NRC delegation was accompanied by Parry Agius, Presiding Member of the AW Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board and DEWNR staff.

At each location visited, local Traditional Owners joined the group and discussed their views on ways that community- based NRM might achieve positive social and economic outcomes for their people as well as the environment.

L-R: Parry Agius (AW NRM Presiding Member) with Robin Matthews (Maralinga Village caretaker), Ms Annabel Digance MP, John Dawkins MLC, Mr Jon Gee MP, Gerry Kandelaars MLC, Ms Steph Key MP, Bruce Macpherson (NR AW) and Mr Peter Treloar MP

02 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara People: finding better ways

Community Engagement and Training working together is achieving Healthy Strategy for SA’s Far West Coast with Country outcomes. the group at the Community Hall, Roger The following day the group visited the showed them the infrastructure that remote Aboriginal community of Yalata supports the community’s water supply. where they were met by the CEO Desley From Oak Valley the group flew to Culpin and AW NRM Board Member Maralinga Village (approx. 380 kms Mima Smart. Community members later from Ceduna) where caretaker Robin joined the discussions for morning tea. Matthews, escorted them on a tour Next stop was the Head of Bight of the Maralinga 1950’s atomic bomb Whale Centre where they met Dirk test sites and Maralinga Village. The Holman (Far West Coast Marine Parks group were able to see first hand the Coordinator) who talked about the potential of the now deserted village as region’s Marine Parks. They were an historically significant tourist attraction. also joined by Kerry Colbung from The dreadful impact that these tests had the Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT) who and continue to have on the region and its provided some insight into the ALT and Discussions continue in the Nullarbor Caves people was also acknowledged. how it operates in the region. Back in Ceduna the politicians met After withstanding the blasting On returning to Ceduna the group the staff of the Natural Resources winds on the cliff-side whale viewing visited the Aboriginal Arts and Centre along with representatives platforms the group reconvened at Culture Centre where Kirsten from various co-management groups. Twin Rocks where Nathan Williams Bobyk, Manager of the Centre, The representatives later escorted (AW Project Officer), Yasmin Wolf and introduced the artists in residence. the touring group to Yumbarra Dirk Holman talked about the region’s She talked about the hugely Conservation Park to show them highly successful coastal projects. successful GhostNets project and plans for the future work together the work that had been done to At the nearby Nullarbor Caves, Clem accommodate increasing visitation Lawrie and Dorcas Miller from the with Natural Resources AW. around the vast and beautiful Googs Nullarbor Advisory Committee talked On conclusion of the tour the visitors Lake. There they were treated to a rare to the visitors about co-management debriefed in Ceduna before catching sight as the salt lake, which is usually of the Nullarbor Parks and prospective their flight back to Adelaide. dry, had been spectacularly filled by tourism opportunities. recent heavy rainfalls. Aside from NRM matters, community After travelling a long stretch of the members also spoke about At the lake, Wayne Haseldine from the Nullarbor Plain the group veered themes such as housing and West Mallee Protection Group, talked toward the coast where they were met employment, and the opportunities about AW NRM projects undertaken by Senior Ranger Robbie Sleep. He told for improved transport and tourism with Traditional Owners. Wanda them about what was involved, and infrastructure. Miller and Leonard Miller Snr from the achieved, in the track rationalisation The Natural Resources Committee Yumbarra Co-management Board also works, and rehabilitation of camping is currently preparing a report about talked about co-management and how areas across the Nullarbor coastal area. its visit to the southern Alinytjara Reconvening on the Nullarbor Plain Wilurara lands. This report will be tabled in Parliament and will include recommendations for future management of the region.

AW and EP staff who had worked to make this trip both enjoyable and of value to the NRC were well rewarded when Presiding Member Hon Steph Key MP said it was one of the most varied and well-organised regional trips the committee had ever undertaken.

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 03 People: working together

AW NRM Board welcomes new members and farewells some long time greats

The Alinytjara Wilurara Natural “We are also very pleased that Kristy Farewell and thank you Resources Management (AW NRM) Richards joined us in April. She has lived in Board is delighted to welcome two and around Yalata Community for many The Board also extends its sincere thanks new members to their ranks, both of years and is well versed in Aboriginal to retiring Board members Brian Queama whom bring with them a wealth of Lore. With a Bachelor of Science and Rose Lester for their many years of experience and a deep understanding Degree in Indigenous Community service and contributions to the strategic of the region and its people. Management and Development, and development of its policies and plans, extensive experience working in remote as well as for their support on a range of Peter Miller has been involved in Aboriginal communities in both South successful on-ground NRM outcomes. community affairs for the last 30 years in and around Ceduna. He has been Chairperson of a number of key organisations in the region including Ceduna Aboriginal Corporation, Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service and the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation and five years as Executive Chairperson for the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia. “Mr Miller’s experience in strategic business planning, corporate governance and finance management, together with his broad understanding of local and state issues is highly Kristy Richards Brian Queama relevant to the continued success in Australia and the Northern Territory, Mr Queama started with the AW NRM engagement and delivery of on-ground she is undoubtedly qualified to make Board in 2011 bringing with him a works” said the AW NRM Board’s a valuable contribution to the Board’s solid understanding of regional land Presiding Member Parry Agius. future endeavours” said Mr Agius. issues through his years employed as a Yalata Land Management Ranger. As a Peter Miller As an Aboriginal Lands Trust board respected Elder, he has held a number member, Kristy has a clear understanding of other significant positions including of land management principles involving as a member of the Tullawon Health land under the ownership, care and Board, the Maralinga Tjarutja Council, control of Aboriginal people. and Yalata Community Council. Rose Lester interviewing Minister Hunter MP on her Radio Program Paper Tracker

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NAIDOC 2016 Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture: Songlines

Songlines: the living narrative of our nation was the theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week. Brain and Rose with the 2013 AW NRM Board members: Back L-R Parry Agius, Michael Haynes, Brian Queama, Songlines passed Sydney Chamberlain. Seated: Gary Lewis, Rose Lester, Mima Smart down for thousands of years are central to “Brian’s close relationship with the Aboriginal and Torres people of Oak Valley and Yalata Strait islander people Communities and his active participation and the preservation of in on-ground works contributed strongly their culture. to the Board’s successful engagement, Indigenous songlines have mapped Background training and works delivery with local the presence of Ancestral Beings in the community members” Mr Agius said. land long before European colonizers National NAIDOC Week, is the annual drew their state line boundaries across celebration of the history, culture, Rose Lester started with the Board in 2010. the Australian Desert. and achievements of Aboriginal and As a landholder for over 20 years, her Torres Strait Islander people. first-hand experience managing Walatina The journeys of the creation cattle station in the APY Lands, gave her ancestors connect the people and Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Kyam Maher encouraged the valuable insight into issues such as soil their land, the animals they hunt, the foods they gather, the life-giving people of South Australia to participate conservation, grassland maintenance waterholes, their related languages in the NAIDOC celebrations. and stock viability assessment. She and kinship structures. also worked extensively as an Anangu “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interpreter for a variety of government South Australians from across the cultures are the oldest living cultures departments and the South Australian state came together at various venues on the planet, so I would encourage courts. to join in Songlines themed NAIDOC all South Australians to get involved Week celebrations. in NAIDOC Week activities, and to “As a Yankunytjatjara woman, Rose reflect on the Aboriginal and Torres Organised by the Ceduna NAIDOC showed a strong commitment to land Strait Island people’s contribution to Committee, a free public concert, and water conservation, as well as our society” he said. held on the Foreshore, kicked-off cultural heritage. As a member of the NAIDOC week celebrations in Ceduna. “The State Government is committed AW NRM Board she was instrumental in to the path of Reconciliation. In Adelaide, AW’s Casey Reynolds the development of numerous policies DEWNR’s Keisha Weetra, Casey Reynolds and Errol and programs related to the control of was on hand at the Family Fun Day, Lovegrove at the Victoria Park Family Fun Day pest animals (eg dingoes, feral camels/ held in Victoria Park, to chat with horses/cats) and plants, particularly people about our region’s NRM work. Buffel grass. We are confident that she Other celebrations included a march will continue to pursue her convictions to from Tarndanyangga to Parliament ensuring the land and people are cared House and a Ball held at the Hilton for and that Aboriginal culture is better Hotel. understood and respected” said Mr Agius. Insert: Seven Sisters Songline, by Josephine Mick, Pipalyatjara, 1994. Songline references: Australian National University, The School of Archaeology and Anthropology website

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yy Economic imperatives are important to get attention yy Large complex issues have gained Helping Create a traction through targeted (long term) work. Modern Outback Outback policy development needs to account for the following factors:

The key focus of the Modern “The most important thing the Modern 1. Long Term: Remote Australia Outback Forum held in March Outback Forum does is help politicians requires a long-term policy support and solutions. this year was bringing policy and policy makers better understand in line with the unique needs context, the realities that people living 2. Unique Design: Policy support and in the bush face every day” said Tim. of the people, and the land, in solutions must be designed for the unique needs of the Outback. Outback Australia. Coordinated by Rangeland NRM Alliance and Pew Charitable Trust the forum 3. Local Input: To be effective, policies As a member of the Rangeland NRM brought together people who work and developed for Outback Australia must involve local people. Alliance, a network of 14 regional live in outback regions with leaders, natural resource management decision makers and policy makers. 4. Inter-linked: A modern Outback organisations from across Australia, the will be achieved through policies Speakers discussed various rangeland AW NRM Board actively supports this that sustain its people and value its policy issues, followed by a number national collaborative approach. nature. of panel discussions around Healthy Tim Moore, Alinytjara Wilurara’s Country, Political Insight and Healthy The next step will be to define the Strategy, Knowledge and Sustainability Communities. statement of intent and contact Manager, attended the forum held in stakeholders to get in-principle Local member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey Parliament House, Canberra. support. This will be undertaken by MP, joined Senator Rachel Siewert, the Rangeland NRM Alliance and Pew Warren Snowdon MP and Mark Coulton Charitable Trust. MP in a panel discussion. “While AW’s core focus is Highlights/Notable outcomes: environmental in nature, the way it is delivered can support significant y y issues faced by all the sectors social and economic improvements present were very similar within our region’s Communities. We yy one size does not fit all – policy recognise that our commitment to flexibility is vital to success the health of the land and its people yy people who live in remote locations remains intricately interwoven. are affected by policy, they need to be involved in its development “We completely support the Rangelands Alliance and Pew Above: AW’s Tim Moore with Gregory Andrew, Below: Martu Ranger Slim Williams with Joel Threatened Species Commissioner Fitzgibbon MP, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Charitable Trust in these long term commitments to build relationship bridges between politicians and the people of the bush” said Tim.

For further information contact: Kate Forrest: [email protected] Rangelands NRM Alliance Coordinator

06 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara AW NRM Board Celebrates Reconciliation in Ceduna Natural Resources Alinytjara The event was hosted by the AW themselves with many taking the Wilurara’s Reconciliation gathering NRM Board whose members joined opportunity to learn more about NRM held in Ceduna on 1 June, attracted attendees and talked with them from the AW Reconciliation brochures over 200 attendees with around 70% about the Board’s role in supporting and by talking to the staff and Board being Aboriginal people from remote communities achieve their NRM goals members. Communities as well as locals from both now and in the future. around Ceduna. The crew from the Ceduna Natural School children and teachers from the Resources Centre did a fantastic job The clear blue-sky day was perfect Ceduna Area School, representatives of helping out on the day and in for a BBQ, and people gathered from the local police and CFS, tourists, managing all the background logistics from near and far to mingle and chat casual shoppers, long time and new that supported such a great outcome. in the true spirit of reconciliation, residents and visitors from out-lying mutual understanding and respect. Below: AW NRM Board’s Presiding Member Parry communities all clearly enjoyed Agius (left) and retiring member Brian Queama

In front of Ceduna Area School’s Reconciliation poster L-R: Andrew Gravestock (School Principal), Julie Cox (Aboriginal Education Officer), Latisha Richards (AW Trainee), Alkira Saunders, Kyra Dudley (students), Kris Knudsen (Aboriginal Education Officer) and NR AW’s Community Engagement Manager Bruce Macpherson AW NRM Board members meet the gathering crowd AW staff man the BBQ: L-R Codee Spitzkowsky, Brett Backhouse, Casey Reynolds, Helen Donald and Latisha Richards

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 07 Jidirah meets Monaco’s Prince Albert

Pam Diment tells the story of Jidirah’s creation and the issues associated with marine debris at the Exhibition Dinner attended by Prince Albert II and various other dignitaries

In April this year, Natural The GhostNets message rang true to by Jess Viersma (Yalata Women’s Resources Alinytjara Wilurara’s Yasmin Wolf (then Natural Resources Centre Coordinator) collected marine (NR AW) powerful message Alinytjara Wilurara’s Coast and Marine debris from a number of beaches from about the threat that marine debris Officer) who, in 2014 initiated the Smoky Bay to the Head of Bight. presents to marine life on our South Australian West Coast project in The types, amounts and locations where shores, gained the attention of an collaboration with Anangu Arts. debris was collected was recorded to influential international audience. Collection of the marine debris was provide data for ongoing conservation undertaken as part of NR AW’s coastal Jidirah, the now famous marine debris research. It was then transported to program which was funded through whale sculpture created by West Coast Ceduna for the marine sculpture artists. an Australian Government grant. Aboriginal artists, now hangs proudly in Aboriginal Rangers from the remote Aboriginal artists from across the west Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum as Community of Yalata and women from coast region worked at the Ceduna part of the Indigenous Art TABA NABA the Yalata Women’s Centre, supported (Tjutjuna) Arts Centre to create Australia, Oceania Arts exhibition. The exhibition was officially opened by Prince Albert II of Monaco whose commentary highly supported both the artists and the conservation message behind their creations. The creation of Jidirah was part of a nationwide collaborative project undertaken by GhostNets Australia. GhostNets Australia maintains a simple philosophy: Saltwater people working together... everyone, from ranger to researcher, who cares for the marine environment, is a saltwater person and only by working together can we achieve change.

08 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara People: sharing the message

Never too young to learn new skills - Tjatjuna Arts Centre West coast artists working on the whale sculpture Pam Diment helping sort marine debris numerous small sculptures as well as six months where it caught the attention the four meter whale sculpture Jidirah. of a well known Australian Indigenous Art Collector. The sculpture was later With GhostNets artists Sue Ryan and purchased by Monaco’s Oceanographic Gina Allain facilitating and the then Museum with all the proceeds to be Tjutjuna Arts Coordinator Pam Diment, used to support a similar West coast coordinating the project, the resulting Aboriginal marine debris art project. artworks were unique and captivating. The Indigenous Art TABA NABA Mirning Elder, Docas Miller named the Australia, Oceania Arts exhibitionalso sculpture Jidirah which comes from included works done with ERUB Art Mirning Tjukurpa (Dreaming). (Torres Straits) and Pormpuraaw Arts The incredible journey of Jidirah began (Cape York). with its first public exhibition at Ceduna Memorial Hall. From there it took pride Pam Diment was delighted to be invited of place at the OUR MOB exhibition in by the Gallery to come to Monaco to the Adelaide Festival Centre. help hang the sculpture. Accompanied by her husband Graham, she spent With the support of GhostNets, Jidirah 10 days working at the gallery on was then exhibited at Toronga Zoo for installation of the exhibition items. Below: Hanging the marine sculptures inside the Above: Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum on the Museum as part of the Oceania Arts exhibition shores of the Mediterranean Sea Pam later joined Prince Albert II and a long list of other dignitaries for dinner at the gallery and at very short notice was asked to give a speech. Armed with a “just in case” presentation showing scenes of the Nullarbor’s spectacular cliffs, Yalata Rangers and women collecting debris and the artists at work she shared the incredible journey of Jidirah.

“The feedback was fantastic. It made me feel incredibly proud of everyone who was involved as well as of our amazing country. Knowing that our sculpture has helped highlight the issue of marine debris across the globe was just magic” said Pam.

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 09 Country: new horizons

APY Lands’ Feral Donkeys

In mid-December last year, local Donkeys were introduced to the were not able to operate effectively. traditional owners from the APY region in the 1870s when European While Natural Resources Alinytjara Lands mustered and managed the explorers first traversed the country Wilurara (NR AW) support the removal of over 100 feral donkeys closely followed by “doggers” (people principle of removal and economic from the region. This brought the collecting dingo scalps to receive development, it is essential for total to over 850 donkeys removed, a government bounty). After the business opportunities to be 269 being females (“jennys”), since the introduction of motorised vehicles, effectively understood before program began in September 2015. freed donkeys established a feral substantial economic support can population that now significantly The Anangu Pitjantjatjara be provided. Both public and private impacts on the region’s ecology and Yankunytjatjara Lands occupy benefits need to be clear in such economy as well as presents various arrangements. 103,000 square kilometres in the safety concerns. North West corner of South Australia. To help test market viability and Over the course of 2015, APY Mustered feral donkey’s in holding yards supply chain dynamics while ensuring traditional owners were approached by good value for public investment, NR a number of private business operators AW developed a short term pilot study interested in harvesting feral donkeys to add clarity about the viability and for sale to newly opening markets. sustainability of feral donkey market However, being new markets, opportunities, and the relative ratios the relative value of donkeys and the of public to private benefit. various parts of the business supply chain Feral donkey roaming into Community playground With donkey meat and products seen as a premium product in China, there is strong interest and demand from feral donkey buyers in Central Australia at present. APY’s feral donkeys are trucked from the lands directly to a holding facility prior to processing in the NT, with likely final markets for meat and skins in China. “The removal of donkeys from the APY Lands can be most effectively undertaken by local Anangu as it

10 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Country: where we live

Wombats are go!!

Inside the wombat’s warren requires constant monitoring and For the first time ever, researchers limestone – which occurs throughout ongoing on-ground management. from the University of Adelaide have much of the wombat’s range. The local Traditional Owners been able to non-invasively study the “The aim of this project was to are familiar with the geographic inner workings of wombat warrens, map the extent of wombat warrens features of this vast and remote with a little help from ground- penetrating radar. in different ground conditions; to landscape and are familiar with the gain a better understanding of the seasonal habits and movements of Despite being the faunal emblem of relationship between how they look feral populations. They are well placed South Australia, very little is known on the outside and what goes on to undertake the work involved in about the burrowing habits of the underneath,” he says. removal of these animals and are southern hairy-nosed wombat. strongly motivated for cultural reasons They found warrens built under to care for their country. As part of a larger study into limestone differ substantially to soil wombat conservation, Mr Michael warrens, being an extensive series “Such good results would not Swinbourne, PhD candidate in the of tunnels and chambers rather than have been able to be achieved University’s School of Biological simply a discrete tunnel underground. without the close partnership and Sciences, set out to test a new way of “These findings have important cooperation of the APY Pastoral mapping wombat warrens. implications for how we estimate the working group and partners “A major problem we are grappling numbers of wombats, and also how including the Indigenous Land with is understanding just how many we think about the social structure Corporation, and the engagement wombats there are and whether of a wombat colony. They might of traditional owners and APY their numbers are increasing or be more social than we previously Executive Members like Trevor decreasing,” Mr Swinbourne says. thought,” Mr Swinbourne says. Adamson operating with external commercial operators” said NR “At the moment we use satellite Wombats are considered an agricultural AW’s Strategy, Knowledge and imagery to count the warrens and pest because their burrowing activity Sustainability Manager, Tim Moore. then use that information to estimate can cause damage to farm infrastructure the numbers of wombats living and equipment as well as crops. “It’s great to have opportunities for inside. This method isn’t perfect Lessening the southern hairy-nosed us to provide young fellas with the because we don’t know much about wombat’s impact on agriculture on chance to get paid work catching how wombats share their warrens.” one hand, while conserving it on the these donkeys and the opportunity Using ground-penetrating radar other, continues to be a significant for us to look to start our own meant Mr Swinbourne and his team challenge for conservationists. businesses taking care of our were able to map warrens built country in the right way” said Mr underneath thick layers of hard Article published: 5 Feb 2016 University of Adelaide Adamson, APY Executive Member. Photo: Kalyob, via Wikimedia Commons

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 11 Buffel Free GVD Working together to save the Great Victoria Desert

Buffel grass is recognised by Although a number of Indigenous land the 1960s across central Australia as a the Australian Government management groups are currently pasture grass and dust suppressant. It undertaking Buffel grass management has since spread across large areas of as a key threat to native programs in and around the GVD, the Northern Territory, Queensland, South biodiversity in Australia’s Ten Deserts Initiative proposes bringing Australia and Western Australia. arid heartland. these groups, and other stakeholders together in a coordinated and targeted South Australia is the only state or territory so far to have officially As an aggressive colonizer it rapidly way to develop and implement a identified Buffel grass as a weed. transforms landscapes causing strategic Buffel grass eradication plan. significant losses of native flora and fauna and negatively impacts on All about Buffel Buffel as pasture Indigenous cultural practices, including Buffel grass, Cenchrus ciliaris, is a Buffel grass is widely considered the availability of bush tucker. deep-rooted, perennial grass which is the species of choice by pastoralists The relatively untouched Great Victoria believed to have originally arrived in because of its wide adaptation ability Desert (GVD) has been identified as Australia with the import of Afghan and tolerance of drought, fire and one of the few landscapes where camels in the 1860s. over-grazing. Being high yielding and broad-scale Buffel grass invasion could easy to establish and maintain, it has It is a native of eastern Africa and potentially be averted. financially benefited many pastorally- Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and based rural communities. With the GVD spanning the South India. Buffel grass was also planted in Australia, Western Australia border, Why keep the GVD free of close cross-border collaboration is key Buffel grass to effective Buffel grass management of the region. Buffel grass does not The Great Victoria Desert is one recognise borders. of the last deserts in Australia that maintains its precolonial biodiversity. The Ten Deserts Initiative, started The importance of ensuring this in 2014, supports cross-border pristine habit remains unspoiled is collaboration to improve arid zone land immeasurable. management outcomes. Early camel expedition using Afghan camels in 1896 Buffel growing near Oak Valley Community Photo courtesy of State Library of South Australia Cattle feeding on Buffel grass in the APY Lands

12 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Country: working together

Bringing knowledge and resources together The integration and collation of relevant cross-border information will be invaluable to the development of a Buffel Free GVD eradication strategy. In SA a Buffel Task Force (through Biosecurity SA, and funded by the Native Vegetation Unit of the Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources) was established in 2013 to: yy gather base data about the spread Friends of the Great Victoria desert undertaking research into rare insect species of Buffel grass yy develop management plans to Buffel grass takes nutrients out of the The Ten Deserts Initiative minimise the inadvertent spread of ground and displaces native grasses Buffel grass by human activity along water courses, expansive The Ten Deserts Initiative supports yy regulate use and movement of Buffel rangeland grasslands and arid land collaboration between Northern grass across all SA land tenures ranges. It transforms arid landscapes Territory, South Australia and Western yy develop and maintain early into a monoculture destroying native Australia arid land management detection and eradication grasses, shrubs and fire-sensitive trees. groups. See http://www.tendeserts.org mechanisms. Being significantly more flammable for more information. This program finished on 30 June 2016. than native grasses, Buffel grass The Ten Deserts Initiative supports In South Australia, Natural Resources produces high-intensity fires which bringing groups together to collate Alinytjara Wilurara (NR AW) is taking damage ecosystems never previously cross-border data, assess cross-border the lead on working towards a Buffel exposed to such extreme temperatures. resources and develop a single action Free GVD, while in Western Australia, Such fires also present a risk of damage plan that can be effectively undertaken Spinifex Land Management supported to valuable infrastructure and property across the GVD. by Rangelands NRM are playing a as well as threaten the well-being of crucial collaborative role. people in the region. The Buffel Free GVD vision is long term total eradication of Buffel grass in the To add your support behind making the Currently Buffel grass is only found in Great Victoria Desert through the Buffel Free GVD vision reality, please a few isolated locations in the GVD development and implementation of a contact Ten Deserts Coordinator, Jimmy and in larger abundance in some collaborative strategic plan. Cocking on 0423 511 931 or email surrounding areas. It is imperative [email protected] that action be taken now to prevent it At present, a working group made from forming monocultures that, once up of representatives from cross- established in the GVD, will be almost border land management groups and impossible to eradicate. interested parties, is in the process Giant nest building Mallee Fowl of developing the plan as well as leveraging resources and support.

Photo: Harald Ehmann Spectacular lizards of the GDV: Bearded Dragon (below) Thorny Devil Moloch horridus (below right) Above: Blind marsupial mole Notoryctes typhlops

Photo: Nathan Williams Photo: Brett Backhouse

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 13 Buffel grass monitoring and management ON TRACK

Photography: Andrew Sleep

Setting up camp after a long day spraying along the rail line Photography: Andrew Sleep Along the railway tracks that carry the rail sidings between Ooldea and plant operators are really clear about travellers across the Nullarbor on Malbooma (approx. 250kms). how to minimise spread from the work the famous Indian Pacific comes area” said Robbie. Using experience and initiative, Senior an unwelcome visitor that has no Ranger Robbie Sleep had a custom intention of a taking a return trip. Tarcoola, (the nearest occupied dual hose reel carrier made and then siding) to the East of Malbooma was Trains travelling east to west along the mounted on the all terrain vehicle (ATV) particularly infested with Buffel grass line inadvertently carry and distribute before setting out on the trip. It proved after recent localised rain, extending Buffel grass seed from infested areas highly effective, significantly increasing well into surrounding paddocks from efficiency and reducing time in the field. into relatively untouched landscapes in the roads and railway line. the Alinytjara Wilurara region. Buffel grass, in varying stages of “We currently spray 30kms east of the growth, was found across scattered Monitoring and managing outbreaks AW region’s border, between Lyons locations. on the track verges and Community and Malbooma sidings, to ensure a roads is regularly undertaken by Mobile backpack units were used to buffer into our region and particularly DEWNR staff to keep potential eradicate isolated hard-to-see plants into Googs track” said Robbie. infestations from occurring. spreading away from rail and road All the Buffel grass sites are recorded infestations. Some of these were to provide comparison data for future In May this year, a crew from the Ceduna up to 200 meters from road and rail control strategies. Natural Resources Centre, together with associated sites. a four-man work crew from Ceduna Mature Buffel grass growing along roadside Aboriginal Corporation (CAC) set out “The movement of maintenance to inspect 250km of road and rail tracks equipment and machinery associated for signs of Buffel grass. This included with the railway line still seems to be road and rail verges and areas around the main reason for the continued spread of Buffel in this area. It’s important that The dual hose reel carrier mounted on the ATV

14 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Country: sharing knowledge

Norman Tindale (1900-1996) National first scientifically classified E. leucomochla as the first, and so far, only edible for Aboriginal insect species in Australia. governance in SA Conrad’s research is about matching adult Lepidoptera and Cossidae specimens A nation-leading approach to to larvae collected so far. This has Aboriginal community governance is never been done before in Australia. set to deliver significant benefits for The viability and sustainability of Aboriginal people throughout South edible insect larvae will play a part Australia. in predicted food shortages in future After extensive consultation with years. Conrad’s findings will contribute Aboriginal communities and Scientist’s research to addressing this need and help to groups, the State Government has retain important Aboriginal knowledge. brings him back to formalised the Aboriginal Regional Authority (ARA) Policy. the Far West Coast Conrad has been invited by NR AW to give a talk at the Ceduna NRC to Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation explain his work and findings to the Although First Nation people have Minister Kyam Maher said the new broader community, both Aboriginal claimed that there are approximately policy marked a major shift in the 20-30 different edible larvae in and non-Aboriginal. The opportunity for way Aboriginal South Australians and Australia, only the witchetty grub discussion on Bush Foods, Traditional governments do business together. (Endoxyla leucomochla) has been knowledge and how to keep this formally classified as edible. knowledge alive will undoubtedly be of First Aboriginal Regional great interest the FWCAC and AW NRM. Authorities recognised Aboriginal man Conrad Bilney is A date for his talk has not yet been set. however, hoping to change this Three Aboriginal organisations have through his PhD research by locating Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara been recognised as South Australia’s and identifying edible larvae from (NR AW) currently has a number of first Aboriginal Regional Authorities, across the country. staff studying Cert 3 in Conservation under the state’s landmark and Land Management. Conrad’s Aboriginal Regional Authority policy. He has already successfully research will be of particular interest uncovered 22 of the species known The Far West Coast Aboriginal to them when they undertake one of Corporation, Adnyamathanha to Aboriginal people. the required competencies - to Collect Traditional Lands Association, and As a scholar at La Trobe University, and Preserve Biological Samples. the Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority he is applying a scientific approach to will form a new partnership with the “Not only will this research produce government to enhance the voice of his research, locating, collecting and important scientific outcomes but Aboriginal people in decision-making DNA barcoding as many of the ’20- my undertaking these studies clearly and driving regional priorities and growth. 30’ edible insect larvae as possible. demonstrate to the region’s younger generation that gaining scientific The announcement was made during Endoxyla leucomochla is a species of expertise can be achieved by one of national NAIDOC Week, the annual cossid moth endemic to Australia. celebration of the history and culture their own” said Conrad. The larva of the moth is commonly of Aboriginal and Torres Strait known as the "witchetty grub" or Islander people. “Maku” in Pitjatjantjara language, The new Aboriginal Regional and was widely used as bush food Authority policy delivers on a State by the first people. The caterpillar Government commitment to work grows to a length of about 7 cm, more collaboratively with Aboriginal and pupates underground inside its communities, and to strengthen tunnel. the relationship between the government and all Aboriginal South

Maku “witchetty grubs” (photo by Kevin Chan) Australians.

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 15 Country: caring for parks

Yumbarra Ramble Survey

DEWNR’s Fire management unit are it was decided to do the survey using We didn’t see much fauna, but then responsible for undertaking prescribed a helicoptor to transport Natural again the sound of the helicopter was burns in SA’s parks and reserves Resources Alinytjara Wilurara’s Leah probably enough to send them into for the protection of life, property Feuerherdt and vegetation expert Phil hiding” said Leah. and environmental assets. A burn is Barron (Barron Consulting) to, and planned for three sites in the Yumbarra across Yumbarra. As spinifex dies off in the centre as it Conservation Park where recent spreads outward the large Spinifex wildfires had left untouched zones of “Although Yumbarra Conservation Park rings in some areas indicated that a fire fire dependant trees and shrubs. (on the west coast of SA) is only about had not gone through those locations two hours drive north of Ceduna, using for some time. In April this year, a ‘ramble survey’ was the helicopter to survey the site cut four undertaken across the Park to assess days off the time it would have taken us Fire is the trigger for many species to the flora and fauna species in the area to do the survey on the ground. release their seeds and spurs regrowth. prior to undertaking a prescribed burn. The survey determined that a number “The day was clear and unseasonably of controlled burns would benefit the On considering the limited number warm which gave us perfect visibility area and reduce the chance of higher of access roads through the park and of the Mallee and Spinifex woodlands temperature wildfires occurring. the distance of the Park from Ceduna, that stretched as far as the eye could Large spinifex rings see” said Leah. Healthy quandong trees growing on Park Flying at 20-50m above ground level Leah and Phil were able to clearly identify different vegetation associations and species.

Yumbarra Rockhole

16 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Country: caring for parks

Planned Burning... Why it is so important Of the 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere each year, about 2 billion tonnes (4%) come from wildfires. Getting wildfire emissions under control will be a vital part of combating climate change. The Business in the bush occurrence of large destructive wildfires in fire-dependent The need for improved public Above: Wooden toilets for Googs Lake and ecosystems can be significantly Mexican Hat infrastructure and park maintenance reduced through carefully planned fire management practices. within co-managed parks of the Co-management meetings held Far West Coast Native Title area earlier this year determined that the Well considered fire management was raised at the November 2015 most appropriate locations to erect can reduce wildfire emissions by Yumbarra Co-management Board and the new facilities would be those as much as a third, and improve Nullarbor Parks Advisory Committee areas with the greatest visitation. biodiversity and biosequestration. meetings. yy Koonalda Homestead In Australia, research has shown With toilet facilities identified as a yy Googs Lake that burning early in the dry season priority, new units were purchased yy Mexican Hat when there is less undergrowth that would minimise the impact rather than after rains, can reduce of increased visitation while also After gaining permission from the Far emissions by as much as half. This is attracting more people to enjoy the West Coast Aboriginal Corporation in line with Indigenous fire practices. Board to construct the installations Parks’ unique environments. Through the Australian government’s at the 3 locations mentioned above Emissions Reduction Fund, Australia excavation works were able to begin. is leading the world in reintroducing Excavations were undertaken traditional fire practices. by contractors and included the Much of the fire-dependent regions installation of .4 meter deep x 1.5 are Indigenous-owned or have meter wide tank. significant Indigenous involvement. The works were completed over a Previous fire management projects 10 day block starting with Koonalda have created jobs in remote and Homestead progressing to Mexican vulnerable communities, improved Hat and Scott’s Beach and finishing at biodiversity, Googs Lake. reinvigorated Indigenous This undertaking exemplifies the culture and South Australian (SA) Government’s improved food commitment to engaging community security and in decision making and to delivering better health resources that support SA tourism. outcomes. Jennie Robin Sam Johnston, Senior Research Fellow, United Metal toilet for Koonalda Homestead Nations University: The Conversation

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 17 Country: NRM on the Nullarbor

Integrating Programs Written by Bruce Macpherson Marine Debris Arts Program, School-based Trainee and Beach Clean-ups

One of the ways Natural Resources The artists involved in this program, 2016 Alinytjara Wilurara (NR AW) and the based at the Ceduna Arts Centre, Successful integration of AW NRM Board seek to maximise the produced Jidirah the whale (see pages impacts of their programs, and cost 8-9, Jidirah meets Monaco’s Prince three AW projects effectiveness, is to develop projects Albert), along with numerous other which complement each other. amazing sculptural pieces. The key This year, the scope of integrated driver behind this program was to raise projects was expanded to include skill The integration of two projects into awareness about the destructive impact development of NR AW’s School-based the highly successful Marine Debris that marine debris has on marine life. Trainee, Latisha Richards. Art Program in 2014, exemplifies what can be achieved through careful The collection of raw materials (marine With support from AW’s Community planning. This program supported debris) undertaken by Aboriginal Rangers Engagement Manager Bruce Macpherson, West Coast Aboriginal artists to take and women from the Yalata Women’s and staff from the Ceduna Natural part in a two-week workshop to Centre for the art works was funded by an Resources Centre, Latisha was given create sculptures using marine debris Australian Government grant: Conserving responsiblity for managing the Beach collected during AW NRM beach Alinytjara Wilurara’s coastline through Clean-up project and delivery of the surveys and clean-ups. enhanced Indigenous capacity. Marine Debris Art Program.

Above and below: Setting off to collect marine debris at beaches between Mexican Hat and Head of Bight

18 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara Water: Beach surveys and clean ups

AW Trainee Latisha Richards at Mexican Hat with her proud mum (and co-worker) Amanda Richards

Planning the day with co-workers: Taylor Bowden, Latisha Richards, Nathan Williams and Jamal LeBois

Work kicked off in May with teams The GhostNets artists contracted by scanning the beaches at number of NR AW to facilitate the Ceduna Marine locations between Mexican Hat and Debris Art workshops, will be staying Head of Bight. at Ceduna’s Natural Resources Centre for the two-week duration of the “I was really happy to see that less program’s delivery. marine debris was found on our beaches than in previous years. Pretty Tjutjana (Ceduna) Arts will manage the hopeful, but maybe the message is production side of the enterprise and Jamal LeBois collecting marine debris beginning to get through” said Latisha. host the workshops. To ensure that there would be enough A number of community meetings materials for the artists to work with, have already been held at Tjutjana Arts NR AW contracted Yalata Youth Group with possible themes for the workshop to carry out several more Beach Clean- sparking lively discussion. ups in areas previously missed. As a budding artist herself, Latisha is keen Artists from GhostNets have inspired to see the next phase underway. and supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists Australia wide “I’m looking forward to supporting in creating eye-catching marine and working with the artists and excited sculptures from marine debris. to see what amazing sculptures we can come up with” she said. Keeping beaches free of man-made material, with Above: Yalata lads pack up another load of debris a little help from Yalata Youth Group members

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 19 NR AW: People

WELCOME TO THE TEAM FAREWELL

Codee Spitzkowsky Brett Backhouse Leah Feuerherdt My name is Codee and I’ve just I’m an Adelaide boy and have All at AW are sad to say goodbye to started as the Alinytjara Wilurara been involved with animals and Leah, whose contribution during her Project Officer in Ceduna. conservation for the past 16 years, time with us was outstanding. starting out as a bird keeper with I spent the first few years of my life living Her enthusiastic, pragmatic in the remote Aboriginal community the Adelaide Zoo. approach was an essential ingredient of Angatja in the Anangu Pitjantjara Working there ignited a passion in the successful development region. My family later moved to our for wildlife conservation, not only current home on 9,500 acres of coastal of AW’s new business planning of native birds, but also of native property just south of Penong. methodology, the long term benefits mammals and reptiles and the of which are continuing to emerge. On deciding a university degree issues they have common in relation wasn’t for me, I worked in Qld for to introduced pest, weeds and Her work on the Healthy Country a while before moving back to the landscape changes. Business Plan agenda significantly West Coast to work with Iluka in their contributed to the development of During my time at the zoo, I spent exploration department. a Program Tracker. The “Tracker” is 12 months overseas working on proving to be an invaluable tool that After completing a Commercial Diver conservation projects based in New traineeship I worked for 3 years all allows us to track project budget Zealand, Ecuador, Brazil and Peru, around WA. A couple of highlights include and activity progress from the same including a five week stint camping installing the world’s first wave powered reference point as well as supports in the Amazon. energy generator off Garden Island Naval advanced reporting. Base and completing cyclone mooring Back in SA I was involved in feral Healthy inspections on the Kimberly’s Buccaneer animal control in the northern Leah also extended the Country Planning Archipelago. Flinders as part of the Yellow-footed process, which led to AW securing contracts After an injury that stopped me from Rock-wallaby recovery program. with Antakirinja Mantuntjara diving, I gained a position with SANTOS After 12 years at the zoo I became Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal as Cultural Heritage Field Supervisor. a Senior Ecologist with EBS Ecology. Corporation to develop a works Although I worked primarily as an Over the next 3 years I developed program for Tallaringa HCP initially Ornithologist, I was also involved in amazing friendships and trust with focussing on Buffel grass control. various Traditional Owner groups terrestrial fauna and flora and took working with them in the field to part in many surveys across the All of these achievements leave identify Cultural Significance sites. state, including in Yellabinna. AW with a lasting legacy helping us to become a highly accountable Wanting to escape the FIFO This experience gave me extensive organisation successfully lifestyle and contribute to the local skills in fauna monitoring, undertaking, and reporting on, a community that had given me so many identification and handling which myriad of NRM projects. opportunities over the years, I was I’m happy to pass on to others. very happy to have won this position. Thank you Leah, we’re hoping that I’m really looking forward to I’m really enjoying my new role and your enthusiasm for the people and developing strong relationships with genuinely look forward to seeing what the country of our region will give the people living in the AW region skills and experience I can bring to us another opportunity to work with and to expanding my understanding what promises to be a very enjoyable you again in the future. work environment. of the area’s ecology with their help.

20 Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara People: NR AW News

Nathan Williams Nathan is an initiated Western Arrernte man from Hermannsburg, outside Alice The AW NRM Region bids a very fond Springs. As a member of the famous farewell to Nathan Williams, who Williams family, it is in his genes to be has worked from the Ceduna Office a worker and a musician and he lives for the past 4 years as Landcare up to both those traditions. Inevitably, Facilitator/Project Officer. Nathan has the pull of family has finally drawn him had a significant and deep impact home. Proudly, he is returning to take on the work of Natural Resources up the role of Work Supervisor with AW and has been a key person in MacDonnell Shire Council. He takes engaging communities in the Region; with him a Certificate 3 in Conservation particularly encouraging the young and Land Management and an men from Yalata and Oak Valley communities to become active in impressive set of land management NRM activities. Nathan has been in his skills gained from his work with the element in the region’s Communities fabulous AW team. It is an immense and loved to share his knowledge and achievement for Nathan, a source of skills with others. He has been a quiet great pride for his family, and gratifying achiever within the organisation, with for the AW NRM Region that he is the a formidable knowledge of flora and first Aboriginal man fauna, traditional skills, Culture and the to be appointed as Ukulele! Works Supervisor in that region. He took great delight in finding the connections between people taking Nathan’s presence great delight in introducing Friends of on the Far West the Great Victoria Desert to the young Coast will be greatly workers from Oak Valley; building missed. bridges by comparing traditional tracking techniques with the ARC His enthusiasm for Pad Tracking systems and finding his work has been them complementary. That passion for both infectious and Connecting Country, Culture and People inspirational. typified his approach to his work - the All the best Nathan essence of NRM.

Natural Resources Alinytjara Wilurara 21 Parry Agius Presiding Member AW NRM Board

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Mima Smart Board Member, Yalata PEOPLE, COUNTRY, WATER of the Alinytjara Wilurara Region

Mick Haynes Kristy Richards Board Member, West Coast Board Member, ALT

Gary Lewis Peter Miller Board Member, APY Lands Board Member, West Coast

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