A big shout out to all Walalakoo members! We have a members meeting coming up on Wednesday 27th of April. For the full meeting notice and information about proxy voting, please click here.
Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation
Walalakoo 2026 Newsletter: Sharing Jalkarr Nganka. Big mob information
We are proud to share Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation’s first newsletter for 2026 – Sharing Jalkarr Nganka (Big Mob Information). This edition reflects on a landmark year for our organisation and for Nyikina and Mangala people. In 2025, we made strong decisions, achieved steady growth, held important conversations, and reached significant milestones — all guided by culture and community direction. We also take this opportunity to announce and celebrate the progress we have continued to build into 2026.
Inside this newsletter you’ll find:
• Updates from our Board and new leadership appointments
• Progress on our Indigenous Staff Housing Development
• Christmas support provided to our Elders and Old People
• An update on Walalakoo’s Communications Strategy
• Highlights from our largest AGM to date and what members asked us to prioritise in 2026
• Welcoming our new Directors and Cultural Advisors
• Updates from our Land, Waters & Heritage Unit, including our vacant Nyikina Mangala Strong Women Rangers and Junior Ranger positions
• Upcoming events and community meetings
• An update on the Buru Energy Gas Proposal, Aboriginal Social Impact Assessment (ASIA)
• Community celebrations and on-Country work
• Skills for Life opportunities for Joombarn-Buru and WAC members
• A call-out to contribute to our Nyikina Language App
We encourage all members to take the time to read and download this edition. Share it with family, talk about it at home, and stay connected to what’s happening across Walalakoo.
2025 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC Notice of Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting (Walalakoo Members Only)
The Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation (WAC) Registered Native Title Body Corporate is holding its Annual General Meeting for members (AGM).
WHEN:
Wednesday 29th October 2025, from 9:00 am- 4:30 pm; and
Thursday 30th October 2025, from 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
(Registration opens from 8:30 am on both days)
WHERE:
Derby Sportsmen’s Club, 61 Ashley Street, Derby WA
The registration desk will be open from 8:30 am. We kindly request that all members take this opportunity to update their contact details. Please have this information on hand if yours requires an update.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Meeting for Nyikina Mangala People with Buru Energy
(All Nyikina Mangala Native Title Holders Welcome)
The meeting will be held on the Friday 31st of October 2025 at the Derby Sportsmen's Club, 61 Ashley Street, Derby, WA 6728
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting Notice for Nyikina Mangala People with Buru Energy
Travel Assistance: WAC can only provide limited assistance for attendance at this meeting (More information can be found in the notice). For travel assistance, please contact the WAC Office on 08 9191 1234, Chantay Cooper (admin@walalakoo.org.au) or 0437 912 544, Tarrena Buckle (officecoordinator@walalakoo.org.au) or 0499 515 571.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL TRAVEL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12 PM ON TUESDAY, 21st OCTOBER 2025 TO ALLOW TIME FOR PROCESSING
Online: This meeting will also be held using virtual technology. For those who cannot attend in person, please register below or email admin@walalakoo.org.au before COB on Monday 27 October 2025 for virtual attendance registration details.
Proxy: If you cannot attend the 2024 WAC AGM and want to vote, you have the right to choose another member to vote and/or speak for you as your proxy. Complete the proxy form included in the notice. You must return this form to the WAC office via admin@walalakoo.org.au at least 2 business days before the AGM, Before 9:00 am Monday 27th October 2025. Only members can be proxies for other members. A member must not be a proxy for more than one member. Late forms cannot be accepted.
Audited Financials are available in the office at 47a Loch Street, Derby, WA, if members want to review them before the AGM.
Please take a look at the notices included above for further information or contact us at the office on (08) 9191 1234 or at admin@walalakoo.org.au. Please feel free to share this with other Walalakoo members through your networks.
