After 30 years of absence, Australia's rarest bird of prey has returned to Central Australia! The red goshawk—spotted on Ngalia Warlpiri and Luritja Country—is a powerful hunter with a wingspan of up to 135cm! Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/4gmfEQi 📷 Chris MacColl | Queensland Government

Know an inspiring project led by a First Nations person, team or community group tacklinga challenge through Indigenous knowledge systems? Nominate them now for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science by 18 March 2025! Find out more by visiting industry.gov.au/PMPrizes

Today marks the Anniversary of National Apology to the Stolen Generations. The ILSC encourages our audiences and the wider community to reflect on the past and the work that still needs to be done. For information and resources, visit healingfoundation.org.au

Big things are happening in Kintore! 🌟 From a humble garden shed to a state-of-the-art facility, the Walungurru Rangers are getting a game-changing new hub! Full story 👉🏾 bit.ly/42QPkuA 📷 Central Land Council

Did you know? Crayfish and yabbies are known as "mulayim" to the Bundjalung people. 🦞 Fun fact: The Mt Elliott crayfish lives exclusively in the remote mountainous area of Bowling Green Bay National Park in Queensland. 📷: Robert McCormack | WWF Australia

Four new Indigenous rangers join South Australia's Far West Coast, continuing their ancestors' legacy of protecting Country through traditional land management. They're preserving vital knowledge passed down through generations. Learn more indigenous_gov

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Meet the Swift Parrot, known as swift waylitja to palawa people of lutruwita! 🦜 This bird has developed a sweet tooth, specifically seeking out trees infested with crystallised coverings made by insects that are basically pure starch! 📷: Animalia

Congratulations to the First Nations trainees who graduated from the National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) last weekend! Their achievement represents months of hard work, paving the way for exciting careers in tourism and hospitality. Learn more 👉🏾 nita.edu.au

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Did you know? The Bundjalung people call large turtles 'binggihng'. One of these remarkable creatures is the hawksbill turtle, whose distinctive sharp, pointed beak gives them their name. 🐢 📸: Image from Atlas of Living Australia (CC BY 4.0)

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! 🦇 Meet the Ghost Bat, known as Patjupirri to the Pintupi people of Australia! This fierce hunter isn't your average fruit-munching bat - they're Australia's only carnivorous bat species! 📷 Image credit: Wikimedia

Indigenous startup Rainstick & CSIRO are transforming farming by using electric frequencies inspired by traditional knowledge of lightning's effect on crops. Led by Maiawali man Darryl Lyons, they're helping farmers grow better—naturally. 🌩️ Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/4io2CUh

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! 🦘 Meet the Kimberley Brush-tailed Phascogale, known as Wambenger to the Noongar people. These incredible marsupials are nature's acrobats and are able to leap an amazing 2 metres between trees! 📷 Designed by Creazilla | creazilla.com

Today is National Close the Gap Day! Join us in supporting health equality for First Nations peoples. Today we come together to advocate for better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. More info 👉 closethegap.org.au 📷 ClosetheGap 🖤 💛 ❤️ Campaign 💙 💚

NSW Aboriginal Land Councils are bringing 60,000 years of cultural burning wisdom to modern firefighting. Traditional practices meet contemporary techniques at Guulabaa training program. 🔥 Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/41DhKpW 📷: Visit NSW Forests

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! 🌙 Did you know? The Bundjalung people call the flying fox ‘giraman’. The Spectacled Flying Fox is a master of the night sky! They're very agile - sometimes swooping low to skim across water's surface for a drink. 📷: Justin Welbergen / CC BY-SA 3.0

Earlier this week, ILSC Chair Ian Hamm & staff attended the sod turning ceremony for Purrkanaitya (meaning 'For all Elders') on Kaurna Yarta. This 40-unit Aboriginal Elders Village in Bedford Park will create culturally safe housing. 🖤💛❤️ Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/43tqEZI

NT Indigenous rangers are combining digital mapping, drones and infrared surveys with 65,000+ years of traditional knowledge at this year's CLC ranger camp. New tech meets ancient wisdom in caring for Country. Learn more 👉🏾 bit.ly/4c3MXqS #CaringForCountry

We are hiring a Project Advisor – Post Grant (Indigenous Identified) to join the ILSC! This role involves collaborating with Indigenous landowners to maximise sustainable opportunities to broadly support the ongoing management of Country. More info 👉🏾 ilsc.gov.au/careers

We are now operating in accordance with the caretaker conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. During the caretaker period, comments have been disabled on this account. For more information visit: bit.ly/44b6Kmn

The #RealJobsProgram Forum recently wrapped on Anangu Country, showcasing 18 years of Indigenous-led tourism success. 7 orgs shared how they're creating jobs while preserving culture. Want the full story? Check it out here 👉🏿 ilsc.gov.au/news #IndigenousTourism