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GLaWAC News Bernak 2025
22 October 2025
The latest issue of GLaWAC News has landed, and it’s full of stories that celebrate community, connection and caring for Country.
Caring for Country, Growing Gippsland
22 October 2025
Fifteen years ago today, a crowd gathered at the Knob Reserve in Stratford. Smoke drifted from a fire as dancers stepped forward to mark the occasion. Elders and young ones stood together with neighbours and government representatives as the Federal Court of Australia formally recognised the Gunaikurnai people as the Traditional Owners of much of Gippsland.
RSA online drop-in sessions
4.30pm - 5.30pm every Wednesday in Oct & Nov
GLaWAC are running online drop-in sessions to answer your questions and hear your feedback about the Recognition Settlement Agreements with the State and how it affects your future.
Nation Building Workshops
9.30am-4.30pm Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th October
Join GLaWAC and Jumbunna for a transformative 4-day workshop series focused on empowering community with the negotiating skills essential for leading cultural governance on Country.
Full Group Authorisation Meeting
10.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 29th November, 2025
Gunaikurnai native title holders, as described in this notice and recognised by the Federal Court of Australia on 22 October 2010, are invited to attend a full group authorisation meeting on the time and date below.
GLaWAC Annual General Meeting 2025
11am - 12pm Sunday 30th November, 2025
All members of the corporation are advised that the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the members of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (Corporation) will be held on Sunday 30th November at 11am.
Celebrating our Elders
17 October 2025
Wangun Amphitheatre was jumping last week as our Elders gathered for a special celebration.
Standing firm for Country, culture and community
13 October 2025
In 2021, GLaWAC members clearly opposed the development of a mineral sands mine at the Fingerboards near Bairnsdale, reflecting the widespread lack of support across the region. In early 2025, Gippsland Critical Minerals (formerly Kalbar) invited us to join their Community Reference Group. We declined, as our position remains unchanged.
Oyster trial points to a new path for Gippsland economy
10 October 2025
A Gunakurnai-led oyster project in the Gippsland Lakes is entering a new phase, with hopes it could become the foundation for a locally owned aquaculture industry that ties economic development to culture and Country.
GLaWAC Affirms Due Process in Language Use for Treaty
10 October 2025
The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation confirms that it considered and approved a request to use Gunaikurnai language in naming the First Peoples’ Treaty representative body, Gellung Warl.
