We work with Traditional Owners and communities to manage natural resources in north-western SA.
The all-Aboriginal Alinytjara Wilurara Landscape Board is comprised of respected leaders from across the region. The Board has broad representation of the major stakeholders of the region including but not exclusive to Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Maralinga Tjarutja, Yalata and Far West Aboriginal Corporation. The Alinytjara Wilurara (AW) region covers 26% of South Australia in the remot
31/05/2026
Scaly Sunday
This broad-banded sand-swimmer was picked up in our recent sandhill dunnart fauna survey.
Named for the way they seem to swim across the sand in pursuit of prey, these skinks have tails longer than their bodies, and have a transparent disk that covers their eye, allowing them to see while burrowing through sand.
28/05/2026
In our work we are used to seeing changes in the landscape but this is on another level – literally. For several kilometres in the APY Lands, the land has been ruptured by an earthquake, with one side of the giant crack lifted 50cm higher.
The 5.5 magnitude quake provides an opportunity for researchers to learn more about how the underlying geology affects the damage caused by seismic activity.
Landscape in outback SA 'permanently changed' by recent earthquake Cracks in the ground in outback Australia caused by a magnitude-5.5 earthquake could help researchers predict future seismic activity.
Always great to have the Ceduna Area School students join us for a sandhill dunnart survey.
27/05/2026
Dingoes are an important species in the AW region, culturally and ecologically. A new documentary, ‘Moort: Calling Dingo Back to Country’, explores the deep relationship between Aboriginal peoples and dingoes across Australia. The documentary will be screened alongside a short film showing how one WA cattle station allowed dingoes to return, resulting in many environmental benefits, from cleaner water to regenerated trees.
‘It’s our kinship’: can Australia learn to coexist with dingoes? As dingoes vanish from parts of Australia, a new documentary is calling for governments to move away from eradication and towards solutions that benefit both farmers and animals
27/05/2026
Today we mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme is ‘All In’, calling on all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation and take action to create change.
At AW, this is part of our daily lives, working to support Aṉangu communities towards their goals for healthy Country.
AW was represented at today's Reconciliation Breakfast by Adam Wood, Damon Ezis, Kim Krebs and Jess Burdon.
Foxy Friday
Our camera captured this fox taking the bait from one of our dingo-safe canid pest ejectors (CPE). The video clearly shows how the fox’s muzzle can fit into the gap, where a dingo’s muzzle will not fit.
We’re currently trialling CPEs using non-toxic baits.
This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
20/05/2026
Thursday Birdsday!
The rufous treecreeper is mostly found in southern Western Australia, extending into western South Australia. They forage on eucalyptus trees for insects, and nest in hollows.
16/05/2026
Scaly Sunday
This southern desert banded snake was caught in our recent fauna survey. Active at night, they burrow during the day or hide under leaf litter searching for prey.
16/05/2026
Applications close 11.30pm tonight!
We are recruiting a Project Officer, Sustainable Landscapes to work with Aṉangu on sustainable agriculture and climate resilience projects in the remote north and west of South Australia.
• Based in Adelaide or Ceduna
• Flexible work options
• Supportive culture
Find out more and apply today https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/aw/get-involved/work-with-us
14/05/2026
Today is Endangered Species Day, a day to focus on the plants and animals under threat around the world. In our region, animals such as warru and sandhill dunnarts face the threats of feral predators, buffel grass and climate change, which is why we work with communities to help protect them for future generations.