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Karratha Station has proudly commenced its 2026 muster with a complete team of First Nations people, marking a significant and positive milestone for the station and the wider Ngarluma community. The 2026 muster has been a fantastic demonstration of teamwork, knowledge, experience and connection to Country, with the station team working together to achieve an excellent outcome in preparing cattle for transport. It was particularly special to have Ngarluma staff and Elders at Karratha Station during the muster to witness first-hand the drafting process and the hard work being undertaken by the team. Their presence provided an important connection between the station, community and Country, while also allowing Elders to see the skills and commitment of the next generation working on Country. Karratha Station is operated and overseen by Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) , with the station forming an important part of the organisation's pastoral activities and opportunities for Ngarluma people. The successful muster is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when experienced station staff, First Nations workers, Elders, Board members and NAC staff come together with a shared commitment to achieving positive outcomes. A special thank you goes to the Ngarluma Elders and Board members for their ongoing guidance, support and encouragement, and to all NAC staff who have contributed to the success of the muster. Your support and involvement have been greatly appreciated. It was also a privilege to see the Ngarluma team working together on Country and to witness the pride that comes with being involved in the day-to-day operations of Karratha Station. The final stages of drafting and preparing the cattle for trucking demonstrated the professionalism and dedication of the entire team, resulting in a fantastic outcome and a strong start to the 2026 muster season. Congratulations to everyone involved. The 2026 Karratha Station muster is not only about moving cattle — it is about creating meaningful employment opportunities, building skills, sharing knowledge and strengthening connection to Country. A very proud moment for Karratha Station, Ngarluma people and NAC.

We will be conducting our biennial maintenance dredging program at Dampier and Cape Lambert port operations and surrounding waters from mid August 2026 for approximately 4 weeks. To support the protect dredging program, we will be; Daily water quality and sediment plume monitoring surround Cape Lambert. Using a trained marine megafauna (whale, dolphins and turtles) observer and maintaining a 300 metre separation between megafauna and active dredging operations. Applying additional controls for turtles including physical barriers around the head of the dredge. If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us: Email: communityfeedback@riotinto.com Pilbara Service Centre on 1800 992 777 (select option 4)

Last week, the students of Room 1 at Roebourne District High School swapped the classroom for the paddock, heading out to Karratha Station for a hands-on On-Country learning experience. Here's what they had to say:

Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) welcomes Premier Roger Cook’s and his Government’s support for the establishment of the first Ngarluma Green Energy Park on Ngarluma Country located near Karratha announced this week. NAC is the proponent, landholder and cultural authority leading a next‑generation clean‑energy development model that is faster, lower‑risk and positioned at the premium location for renewables in the Pilbara. The Ngarluma Green Energy Park will enable utility‑scale solar and battery developments with a target of up to 5 GW across NAC’s Green Energy Parks portfolio. The first Park with land for up to1.2 GW is strategically located less than 5 km from Karratha, close to blue‑chip industrial demand centres on the Burrup and the NWIS , will use existing sealed roads, a drive‑in/drive‑out workforce and major transport logistics. It is the closest renewable development zone to regional demand loads and will link to a guaranteed high‑capacity substation and transmission corridor to be built and owned by APA. NAC Director, Belinda Churnside, stated: “This is the future of clean‑energy development in the Pilbara — a Traditional Owner‑led model that protects Country, accelerates investment and delivers long-term benefits for Ngarluma people.” NAC’s approach cuts years off typical development timelines by unifying land access, heritage, environmental approvals, planning and commercial pathways under a single entity. With pre‑vetted land, upfront environmental approvals and heritage management and a master-planned precinct design, open to Power developers to benefit from reduced cost, reduced risk and faster time to market. Ngarluma Green Energy Parks are 100% owned and operated by Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) Contact: ngarlumagreenenergy@ngarluma.com.au