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The Narungga People are the Traditional Custodians of Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula), our land, waters, and sky Country. We've had a strong connection to this place for thousands of years, caring for it and learning from it, generation after generation.

Our old people saw the seas rise and shape the coastline we know today. Now, with ocean on three sides, Sea Country reminds us every day of our deep connection to land, water, and all living things.

Narungga culture is still strong and always growing. We’re bringing our language back, keeping traditions alive, and making space for new stories and ways of doing things.

Through the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC), we support our mob, celebrate culture, look after Country, and work towards a strong future. We’re focused on community wellbeing, leadership, and creating real opportunities for our people.

Board
of Directors

Chairperson
John Buckskin
Deputy Chairperson
Tahlia Wanganeen
Treasurer
Eddie Sansbury
Director
Ann Newchurch
Director
Jay Milera
Director
Jody Reid
Director
Kaylene O’Loughlin
Director
Rose Wanganeen
Director
Trevor Wanganeen

Chief Executive
Officer (CEO)

CEO

Doug Milera

Native Title
Determination

In 2018, Narungga Native Title was officially recognised by the Federal Court, a big step in confirming what we’ve always known: our deep and ongoing connection to Guuranda (Yorke Peninsula).

This recognition means we’re legally acknowledged as the Traditional Owners, with the right to speak for and care for our Country under cultural law. It helps us protect important places, share knowledge, and keep our identity strong for future generations.

The Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC) manages these rights on behalf of our people. We make sure decisions reflect community voices, respect cultural ways, and build solid relationships with government and other partners.

The Buthera
Agreement

The Buthera Agreement is a landmark agreement between the Narungga Nation and the South Australian Government, signed in 2018. It represents a shift in the way government engages with Aboriginal communities, moving beyond consultation to genuine partnership and co-decision making.

Developed through extensive negotiations led by Narungga leadership, the Buthera Agreement sets out a shared commitment to improve outcomes for Narungga People across key areas such as health, education, employment, housing, cultural heritage, and land management. It also outlines practical actions to support economic development and strengthen community governance.

The Agreement recognises the importance of Narungga voices being at the centre of decisions that affect Narungga lives and Country. It provides a formal platform for the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC) to work directly with government to influence policies, programs, and service delivery in ways that reflect community needs, priorities, and cultural values.

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Stories and
Songlines

The Shark, Goreta

A long time ago on Yorke Peninsula, three Aboriginal tribes lived there. One, the Gugerdowie, lived at the bottom of the foot, the southern part; another at Ardrossan; and our ancestors the Narungga at Wallaroo.

Each group lived in their own tribal areas. As each tribe lived near the sea, they were seagoing people and gained from the sea a large portion of their food. The tribes lit fires that were used as an invitation, a signalling system, to invite each other to their festivities. So it was done in this area that way, fires were lit to summon the groups for a big get-together, a fish feed.

There was a little group of fishermen who had a small fish which they wrapped in bark and they sent this fish out to the sea to bring back fish for this get-together. When the men called out for the fish to come back, it had outgrown its bark wrappings. New bark had to be tied to the fish, and it was sent out again, and recalled. Again, the bark was too small for the fish and had to be replaced by a new and bigger piece of bark.

So it went on; as the fish got bigger, a bigger piece of bark was wrapped around the fish. The final time the fish came back, it was the biggest fish the fishermen had ever seen, with the biggest teeth. When it opened its mouth, they all jumped back and called out ‘bucha’ (snake, or in this case ‘fear’).

Willy Wag Tail, Chintrin, and Robin Red Breast

Long, long ago in the days when birds and animals were still men and women, there arose an argument between Robin Red Breast and Willy Wag Tail, called Chintrin by our people.

Robin Red Breast was a very cocky fellow who was always bragging about what he could do. One day, Willy Wag Tail challenged Robin Red Breast to a fight. So they got their spears and the fight began. Willy Wag Tail dodged this way and that way to avoid the spears of Robin Red Breast until, finally, he ran out of spears to throw.

Willy Wag Tail then pointed up with his spear, and stabbed Robin Red Breast in the chest. To this day, the Robin Red Breast has a red breast and the Willy Wag Tail never stands still because he is still trying to dodge the spears of Robin Red Breast.

Winda, The Owl

A long time ago, there lived an owl in the form of a man, called Winda. Winda lived in Narungga country with two big gadli (dogs). His home was on the cliffs, overlooking the wauwa (beach), not far from Wallaroo.

Each day he took the gadli out hunting. On the wauwa lived two tuketja (curlews, or beach birds); a man and a woman, with their five young children.

One day the tuketja went out to hunt, leaving their children at home. Winda watched the tuketja leave and came down from the cliffs with his two big gadli. Winda ordered the gadli to kill and eat the tuketja children.

The tuketja parents returned to their camp and saw what had happened to their children. They cried and mourned most bitterly for their children, and the husband was very angry with Winda. He went to the cliffs where Winda lived. On his way, he met Nantha (kangaroo) and told the sad story of his children. Nantha took pity on tuketja and decided to help him. At winda’s cave, nantha lured out first the gadli and killed them. When winda wouldn’t come out of the cave, tuketja cursed him to appear only in the dark.​

Even to this day, winda lives in caves and dark places, only coming out at night. The tuketja continue to mourn their young with loud cries.

Traditional Fishing Agreement Summary

This agreement between the Government of South Australia (through PIRSA) and the Narungga people establishes formal recognition of Narungga traditional fishing rights in the waters around Yorke Peninsula. It functions as an interim arrangement; running for five years or until replaced by a formal Aboriginal Traditional Fishing Management Plan and is administered on the Narungga side by the Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC).