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NT chief minister's Garma town promise on land rights anniversary

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Northern Territory chief minister Lia Finocchiaro promised land and fuel security in north-east Arnhem Land during her first Garma Festival speech, ABC News Australia reports. The announcement comes as mining company Rio Tinto leaves the region, which has relied on the company as a major employer.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/lia-finocchiaro-ri...

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