Weymul Community facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WeymulWestern Australia |
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 Weymul
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6718 | ||||||||
| Location | 30 km (19 mi) south of Karratha | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Karratha | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | North West | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Weymul (also called Chirrata) is a small Aboriginal community located in Western Australia. It is about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of the town of Karratha. Weymul is found in the Pilbara region, which is a large area in the northern part of Western Australia. It is part of the City of Karratha local government area.
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Understanding Native Title
Native title is a special legal right that recognizes the traditional ownership of land by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. It means that Indigenous people have rights and interests in land and waters based on their traditional laws and customs. These rights existed before European settlement.
Native Title in Weymul
The Weymul community is located on land where native title has been officially recognized. This area belongs to the Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Their native title claim (WAD6017/96) was made under the Native Title Act 1993. This law helps to protect and recognize the rights of Indigenous Australians to their traditional lands.
How Weymul is Managed
The Weymul community is run by a group called the Weymul Aboriginal Corporation. This corporation is a special organization that helps manage the community's affairs. It was set up under a law called the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976. This law helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups to form their own organizations and manage their communities.
Planning for the Future
Communities like Weymul have plans to help them grow and develop. These plans are called "Layout Plans."
Weymul's Layout Plan
Weymul has a plan called "Weymul Layout Plan No.2." This plan helps guide how the community will be developed. It includes details about housing, roads, and other important services. The plan follows rules set out in "State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements." This policy helps make sure that Aboriginal communities are planned in a way that meets their needs.
The community approved Layout Plan No.2 on April 10, 2007. The Western Australian Planning Commission also approved it on July 1, 2008. The Western Australian Planning Commission is a government group that helps manage land use and development in the state. You can find the details of this plan on the Planning Western Australia website.
