<description>&lt;p&gt;On Friday 24 October, First Nations of the South East (FNSE) and Ngarrindjeri peoples came together at 42 Mile Crossing in Coorong National Park - where the Federal Court of Australia formally recognised both groups as native title holders over a shared area in South Australia’s south-east.&lt;br&gt;This important determination covers land from the southern tip of the Coorong National Park, stretching east towards Gum Lagoon Conservation Park, and includes the culturally significant site of Sandy’s Hut, a place deeply connected to generations of families and Ancestors.&lt;br&gt;Both groups paid tribute to Elders past, whose resilience and leadership made this recognition possible - a testament to their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community.AW spoke with three members of First Nations of South East - Aunty Penny Bonney, Cheryl Saunders and Andrew Birtwhistle-Smith following the consent determination.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>On Friday 24 October, First Nations of the South East (FNSE) and Ngarrindjeri peoples came together at 42 Mile Crossing in Coorong National Park - where the Federal Court of Australia formally recognised both groups as native title holders over a shared area in South Australia’s south-east.<br>This important determination covers land from the southern tip of the Coorong National Park, stretching east towards Gum Lagoon Conservation Park, and includes the culturally significant site of Sandy’s Hut, a place deeply connected to generations of families and Ancestors.<br>Both groups paid tribute to Elders past, whose resilience and leadership made this recognition possible - a testament to their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community.AW spoke with three members of First Nations of South East - Aunty Penny Bonney, Cheryl Saunders and Andrew Birtwhistle-Smith following the consent determination.</p>


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First Nations of South East and Ngarrindjeri determination

First Nations of South East and Ngarrindjeri determination

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