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SBS: The continent's oldest Aboriginal pottery ...

10 April 2024

Studying a stone arrangement on Jiigurru

SBS: The continent's oldest Aboriginal pottery has been dated back 3,000 years

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New CEO of AAPA (foreground) with Minister Burgoyne

CLP appoints first Aboriginal CEO of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority

28 March 2026

media release

The Finocchiaro CLP Government is proud to announce the appointment of Robert Pocock as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, the first Aboriginal to lead the organisation. After stepping into the role of Interim CEO in August 2025 following the departure of Dr Ben Scambary, Mr Pocock has now been permanently appointed to the position.

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Portrait of Jenny Inmulugulu at last Board meeting

AAPA farewells Ms Jenny Inmulugulu after 20 years service on the Board

18 March 2026

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The Chairman, Board, CEO and staff of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority extend their heartfelt thanks to Ms Jenny Inmulugulu who attended her last Board meeting today after twenty years of service with the AAPA Board.

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Turquoise thief sentenced to jail in joint AAPA and DME prosecution

28 January 2026

media release

Today in the NT Local Court, Mrs Kimberley Smith was convicted and sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months from today, after pleading guilty to working on a sacred site. This is the first time a person has been sentenced to imprisonment for a conviction under the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act.

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Mr E. Portaminni

06 October 2025

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The Chairman, Board, CEO and staff of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority are deeply saddened by the loss of our Board Member, Mr E. Portaminni. Mr Portaminni’s advocacy, wisdom and deep knowledge of the Tiwi Islands made a lasting contribution to the protection of Sacred Sites. The Authority sends its deepest condolences to his extended family, friends and community.

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