Newsletters – Kokatha

APRIL EDITION OF THE KAC NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

Esther Thorn — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:31:24 +0000

Lots of great things have been happening at KAC, and we’re excited to share them with you!

The April edition of the KAC Newsletter is now out, filled with awesome stories about our community, including big achievements, fun events and all the latest news from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation.

You can read it online by clicking the button below, or pop into the KAC office on Railway Terrace in Port Augusta to grab a copy.

Have a read and see all the great things happening in our Corporation!

KOKATHA KIDS NEWSLETTER

Esther Thorn — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:02:19 +0000

The first edition of our Kokatha Kids Newsletter is now available online and it’s packed with stories and photos celebrating our amazing young people! 🙌

Inside you’ll find highlights from:

🐰 KAC Easter Day

🏐 Crystal Brook Netball Carnival

🏐 Quorn Under 9s Netball Carnival

🏐 SA Nunga Netball Carnival

There are plenty of great photos of all the action. Check it out and see if a photo of you made it in! 📸💛

👉 View and download the newsletter by clicking the button below!

TRAINING SUCCESS FOR KP & KMS STAFF

Esther Thorn — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:38:06 +0000

TRAINING SUCCESS FOR KP AND KMS STAFF! 👏

Congratulations to our Kokatha Pastoral (KP) and Kokatha Mining Services (KMS) staff for obtaining 27 machinery tickets during a week-long training course in Port Augusta.

KP workers Jaiya Warrior, David Brady, Kyren Boland, Jamahl Ware, Justin Coulthard and Chae Milera achieved 23 tickets and KMS workers Anthony Joslyn-Neil and Arron Treloar achieved 4 tickets.

The course was run by CS Training and included training in operating loaders, graders, rollers, backhoes, excavators and skid steers.

The workers are already putting their new skills to use at Roxby Downs Station, where work is underway to prepare for the Kokatha Common Law Holder meeting scheduled for 6 July.

PMC NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

Esther Thorn — Tue, 21 May 2024 01:33:48 +0000

Want to catch up on all the news from the Carrapateena Partnering Management Committee (PMC)? You can read the latest PMC newsletter by clicking the button below.

The PMC is a group of representatives from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation and BHP that meets every quarter to ensure the objectives outlined in the Partnering Agreement and Native Title Mining Agreement are achieved over the life of the Carrapateena mine.

The PMC is focused on four key areas: business and contracts, employment and training, cultural heritage, environmental management and health and safety.

Its first meeting for 2024 was held on 13 March in the BHP Adelaide Airport Office, making this PMC the 26th meeting since the partnership began.

KAC NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2024

Esther Thorn — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:18:12 +0000

Want to stay up to date with all the latest news from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation?

Our February newsletter is now available.

You can find out about:

Our whole of KAC staff meeting.
The Kokatha Education Scholarship.

Our grant application to further establish the Indigenous Ranger Program.
An on Country CHC meeting.

To download a copy, please click on the link below.

Happy reading!

PMC NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

Esther Thorn — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:40:53 +0000

Want to find out all the latest news from our Carrapateena Partnering Management Committee? The latest newsletter is now available by clicking the button below.

You can read about:

◾ How the Carrapateena asset is transitioning into the BHP organisational framework.

◾ BHP Chief Executive Mike Henry’s visit to Copper South Australia.

◾ A recent visit to the Kokatha Pastoral stations by BHP’s Acting Asset President of Copper South Australia Dr. Jennifer Purdie.

The Carrapateena Partnering Management Committee (PMC) is a group of representatives from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation and BHP that meets every quarter to ensure the objectives outlined in the Partnering Agreement and Native Title Mining Agreement are achieved over the life of the Carrapateena mine.

ACROSS THE OUTBACK

Esther Thorn — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:51:37 +0000

Great to see the inaugural SA Arid Lands Indigenous Ranger Gathering showcased in the latest edition of the Across the Outback magazine!

The two-day event was held at the Kokatha Pastoral stations on 19 – 20 September and was attended by Indigenous Ranger Groups from across the region.

You can read the full magazine by clicking the button below.

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE!

Esther Thorn — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:47:41 +0000

Want to stay up to date with all the news from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC? Our September newsletter is now available online!

You can read about:

◾️ The inaugural SA Arid Lands Indigenous Ranger Gathering on Kokatha Country.

◾️ The MOU with Arid Recovery signing and launch of our own Indigenous Ranger Program.

◾️ The BHP information session and KAC Community Day.

◾️ How to nominate for a KAC Director position.

◾️ Upcoming events, positions vacant and much more!

To read our September newsletter please click on the button below.

Happy reading!

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Esther Thorn — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:24:33 +0000

Want to stay up to date with all the news from Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC?

The August edition of our newsletter is now available by clicking the button below.

Find out the latest details about:

◾ KAC and BHP’s Oak Dam negotiations.

◾ The winner of the Adbri Indigenous Education Scholarship.

◾ Mustering on Kokatha Country.

◾ The extension of the Wellbeing Round.

◾ Upcoming events and much more!

KAC RNTBC will continue to publish monthly newsletters so keep an eye on our Facebook page and website.

If you have a great idea for a story you can email it to esther.thorn@kokatha.com.au

Happy reading!