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Aboriginal Group Lodges Massive Native Title Claim Over Greater Melbourne

The Wurundjeri Woi say their claim will grant decision-making power over areas of cultural significance and resources.
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Aboriginal Group Lodges Massive Native Title Claim Over Greater Melbourne
In an undated supplied image obtained on Nov. 10, 2025, a map showing an area the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are claiming as part of their native title claim application submitted to the Federal Court in Melbourne, Australia. PR IMAGE/Supplied by Imbera Advisory
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
11/10/2025|Updated: 11/10/2025
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The majority of Melbourne and its surrounds have come under a massive Native Title claim just lodged by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Indigenous people with the Federal Court.

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, who claim “traditional ownership” of the region, lodged the application via law firm Slater and Gordon.

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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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