The most extensive scientific study to date to examine the impact of industrial air emissions on the rock art engravings of Murujuga, today released a report on results from the first year of field and laboratory research. The Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program, led by Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) in partnership with the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), is...
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Surveys conducted for a new National Park access road and day-use areas in the northern section of Murujuga National Park have confirmed the area’s extraordinary cultural and natural riches, while highlighting the need for sensitive infrastructure design. The surveys, comprising Aboriginal heritage, fauna and geo-technical studies, were conducted this year on behalf of Murujuga Aboriginal...
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) provides the following statement in order to clarify misinformation in a recent media report. The statement is attributable to MAC’s CEO, Mr Kim Wood: “Contrary to a statement by a commentator in story aired last night on GWN, MAC does not support nor oppose Woodside Energy. “MAC’s only role throughout the approvals process on any project...
Traditional Owners and Custodians for Murujuga in the Pilbara region of Western Australia remain unwavering in their support for the Indigenous led nomination for World Heritage Listing of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape. Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is made up of Members from five groups –Yaburara, Mardudhunera, Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo – the Traditional Owners...
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) Rangers are helping to create a suite of university-level micro-credentials for monitoring the rock art of Murujuga – the first of its kind in Australia. Developed by Curtin University in support of its participation in the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program that is led by MAC and the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, the...
Our 2022/23 Annual Report is now available online. Read about updates on our members, strategic achievements, key projects and more. To read the report, click here: MAC 2022/23 Annual Report. For more information,...
Elders and cultural representatives from Murujuga will travel to Sydney this month to showcase the significance of Murujuga to more than 1,500 international cultural heritage experts gathering for ICOMOS GA2023. ICOMOS – the International Council on Monuments and Sites – is the global organisation that serves as the principal advisory body on cultural heritage to the UNESCO World Heritage...
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation celebrated World Ranger Day on 31 July 2023 by releasing this short video. https://youtu.be/yI1IT8gPtoI?si=eqhw7RwIBl1zijHQ For more information, email:...
The Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation Board of Directors today accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Peter Jeffries, after he served nearly five years in the role. MAC Chair Mr Peter Hicks said Mr Jeffries’ departure would be felt by many. “Peter is widely respected in the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community, and his achievements at MAC are greatly appreciated,” Mr...