Sale of East Kimberley cattle stations to 'Twiggy' Forrest has traditional owners thinking big

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The sale of a group of East Kimberley cattle stations to billionaire Andrew Forrest has traditional owners hopeful of future benefits to Indigenous people, through employment and tourism.

The sale of a group of East Kimberley cattle stations to billionaire Andrew Forrest has traditional owners hopeful of future benefits to Indigenous people through employment and tourism.Andrews Forrest's purchase of a group of Kimberley stations is welcomed by traditional ownersNative title holders want cattle stations to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people

The Yurriyangem Taam native title claim encompasses land on all four stations and traditional owner Millie Hills said she was eager to hear Mr Forrest's vision for the properties. Ms Hills said she would like to see large-scale tourism developed to create jobs for Indigenous people in a region with high unemployment.

She is among traditional owners who have serious concerns for young people in Halls Creek, given large numbers do not attend school and"I've always thought if we could get our people back out on country, how it used to be mustering in the '70s and '80s and early '90s," Ms Hills said.

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Because they can claim BS traditional ownership and ask for money as usual.

Twiggy forest is a prick... enough said

I like the way Andrew Forrest invests. Good intentions. Winner.👍🇦🇺

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