Our Yarns
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.
A seat at the table for long-term energy planning
29 September 2025
The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) has signed an Engagement Agreement with Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project, Star of the South, strengthening their seven-year relationship and ensuring Gunaikurnai people are involved in project discussions from the earliest stages.
Honouring Black Summer service
25 September 2025
Sometimes we are asked to dig deep – to find strength and determination from places we didn’t know we had. The devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019/20 were such a time. For many, it was a test of endurance. For some of our staff it was also a time to stand tall for community and Country.
Healing Wurruk after coal
18 September 2025
GLaWAC has released Healing Wurruk after Coal, a position statement outlining Gunaikurnai principles, rights and priorities for the remediation of coal mines in the Latrobe Valley.
A New Yarning Circle for Moe
15 September 2025
Big respect to our Valley NRM crew, who led the way in building a new Yarning Circle at Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve in Moe. Their hard work has given mob and community a place to connect on Country.
Racism Has No Place Here
11 September 2025
“Today, on R U OK? Day, we say clearly: no, we as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are not okay. The hurt caused by racism is ongoing in the region and across the country. The attacks against First Nations Peoples must stop,”
Hate Has No Place Here: GLaWAC Stands with Community in the Face of Extremism
4 September 2025
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation condemns the racist, violent attack carried out by neo-Nazi extremists at Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne on Sunday. This was a racist assault on Aboriginal people gathered in cultural strength. It was a calculated act of hate, designed to instil fear and assert dominance. It has no place in any society that claims to uphold justice.
Calling for new GKTOLM Board Members
11 August 2025
The GKTOLMB is looking for committed, culturally aware, and skilled people to join the Gunaikurnai Traditional Owner Land Management Board.
