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25.01.2022 COVID-19 Update: We still need to be careful and keep following the restrictions, until it’s safe to go back to normal. STAY SAFE!

22.01.2022 Some of the restrictions on accessing Bidyadanga have been lifted. Please see the Community's posts for the new rules.

22.01.2022 COVID UPDATE: Kimberley Region reopens Friday, 5 June 2020. ** Restrictions to remote Aboriginal Communities remain in place **

21.01.2022 BIDYADANGA COMMUNITY, FRASIER DOWNS STATION AND COASTAL QUARANTINE AREA CLOSURE www.ktla.org.au The Karajarri Traditional Lands Association would like to remind the Broome Community that Bidyadanga Community, Frasier Downs Station and all coastal areas (except Port Smith Lagoon) are off limits due to the WA State Government Community closure rules. ... Please note Rangers will be patrolling and liaising with Bidyadanga Police. This in the interest of protecting Bidyadanga residents and Karajarri Traditional Owner families.

20.01.2022 Birramungan Native Title is shared between 3 groups; Karajarri, Yawuru and Nyikina. The applicants from three tribes met in Perth to get their Native Title determination handed to them. KTLA representatives are Shirley Spratt, Mervyn Mulardy, Rene Hopiga and Del Roe who travelled to Perth. Congratulations!!

20.01.2022 Notice of Authorisation Meeting for Karajarri Native Title Holders to be held on Friday, 28 August 2020. Please contact the KTLA office on 08 9192 8430 for more information.

15.01.2022 KARAJARRI TRADITIONAL LANDS ASSOCIATION NEW VACANT POSITION SENIOR RANGER PUNTURRPUNTURR (PORT SMITH)... Fulltime position (Fixed Term contract to 30 Jun 2021) Annual Base Salary ($60,000 to $80,000 per annum) Aboriginal identified position & Karajarri people encouraged to apply Karajarri Traditional Lands Association (KTLA) is a Registered Native Title Body Corporate representing Karajarri Native Title Holders. Through the Corporation Board of Directors and staff, the Karajarri Ranger and Indigenous Protected Area programs we manage more than 32,000 square kilometres of jurarr (coastal areas) and pirra (inland areas) in the southwest Kimberley. The Corporation work is directed by our Elders, Cultural Leaders and Traditional Owners in line with the corporation vision: Karajarri people living well, on Country. The Senior Ranger Punturrpunturr (Port Smith) position will assist the KTLA in the development and management of the Karajarri Tourism Zone (KTZ). The KTZ is located in and around the Port Smith and Gourdon Bay area, within the Karajarri Indigenous Protected Area. The position will be required to work across weekends and holidays within the tourism season to help patrol, maintain assets (e.g. walking trails) and improve amenity within the area. The position will also have a role in helping to implement key projects such as the Karajarri Tourism Strategy and Punturrpunturr concept plan. For a copy of the position description please email [email protected] and for any further queries please contact Sam Bayley on 040 943 7067 or Comalie Manolis on 040 054 9797. To apply please send an expression of interest to Sam Bayley the CEO (Interim) outlining your skills and experiences and attached a copy of your resume with two referees and email to [email protected] . Applications closes 24th Jan 2020

11.01.2022 PORT SMITH TOURISM ZONE CLOSURE www.ktla.org.au The Karajarri Traditional Lands Association wishes to advise the Broome Community that in the interest of protecting Bidyadanga residents and Karajarri Traditional Owner families we will be closing down the PORT SMITH tourism zone until further notice (except Port Smith Lagoon). We apologise for any inconvenience. ... We look forward to re-opening so the Broome Community can enjoy our beautiful country.

03.01.2022 COVID Data Update and Easing of restrictions.

02.01.2022 Karajarri Traditional Lands Association close of Office during the Christmas and New Years break will be. Friday the 20th December, 4:30PM and reopens on 13th January, 8:00AM in 2020. KTLA would like to say have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be safe, stay well during the holidays and we will see you all in the new year to get started again.... Galiyo.