Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation - BTAC

17/02/2026

Wanthaya! Hello!

We have finally recovered our main page!

What does this mean?

This means that all of our future updates will be made on https://www.facebook.com/Thalanyji/

Thank you for your patience and support while we recovered our social media presence!

BTAC is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) for the Thalanyji People. Our primary purpose is to represent, protect and support their interests.

13/02/2026

Today we remember, we listen, and we stand together...

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Pronounced "Moorah Gorah" - this week's word of the week is Honeycomb!

05/02/2026

A Day of Learning, Connections & Inspiration!
Our young BTAC members recently had the opportunity to visit the Mineral Resources (MinRes) Training Centre, thanks to our partnership with MinRes through the BTAC Employment Pathways Program — and what a day it was!
The visit started with a behind‑the‑scenes tour of the impressive facility, followed by delicious breakfast and engaging career conversations with industry leaders and experts who shared real insights into their career journeys. Members then rolled up their sleeves and jumped into hands‑on activities, from an exciting hazard hunt to trying their skills on operating simulators, all guided by the incredibly friendly and supportive MinRes team.
Midday brought a beautifully catered spread before the group headed off for a tour of the CarbonArt Centre, where they enjoyed an inspiring and insightful session with the team focused on innovation and sustainability initiatives.
It was a informative, motivating, and confidence‑building day, giving our young members practical exposure, new connections and a clearer picture of the many pathways available to them.
A huge thank you to Michelle Laylan at MinRes, and the wider MinRes team, for the warm hospitality and for making this experience so memorable for our young members.

05/02/2026

Tropical Low 21U is moving west and may develop offshore this weekend. Please keep an eye on BOM updates and stay safe.

Tropical Low 21U is moving to the west over the central Kimberley, expected to move offshore of the Kimberley coast during Friday.

Once offshore, 21U is expected to develop over waters off the Pilbara coast during the weekend.

Current: 2:52 pm AWST Thursday 5 February 2026

Latest track map: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/tropical-cyclone-forecast-track-map/IDW60281

05/02/2026

Happy Birthday Mr Jayben, hope you are having fun in hot Karratha🎇🥳🎂

30/01/2026

🌸 Ladies of Exmouth! 🌸
Your health matters — and here’s an important opportunity you won’t want to miss.

We’re excited to share that free breast screening is now being offered in Exmouth until 6 February 2026. Early detection can make a huge difference, and this quick, simple check could save a life — maybe even yours. 💗

✨ It’s free.
✨ It’s local.
✨ And it’s just for you.

We encourage women over 40 to take advantage of this fantastic service and book your appointment. If you know a friend, sister, neighbour or colleague who might benefit, give them a gentle nudge too.

06/01/2026

Good morning!

Our office has resumed normal trading hours.

Please visit us or call us on 08 9321 3166 for assistance.

We hope you all have a lovely year ahead!

18/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year, we would like to extend our gratitude for your support throughout 2025.

Please note that the BTAC office will be closed from 4:30PM Friday, 19 December 2025 and will reopen Monday, 5 January 2026 at 8:30am, resuming normal trading hours.

We thank you for your continued cooperation and wish you and your families a safe and happy festive season.

Ngatha nhagu nhurra 2026!

Best Wishes,

Team BTAC

08/12/2025

The AAA Conference has now concluded. The conference offered a wide range of seminars and workshops that presented BTAC with opportunities to explore future research projects, potential collaboration, and related initiatives.

Members were able to socialise and engage with representatives from industry, academia, and other Aboriginal organisations from around the country. The positive insights and knowledge gained by members will undoubtedly filter back into the community.

A key takeaway from the week was the clear indication that industry is increasingly prioritising its obligations regarding submerged cultural heritage and Sea Country. This trend is evident across Australia and is being felt by multiple stakeholders. Some of our existing partners in industry were present for these seminars, and were observed to be vigorously taking notes…

Our existing collaborators, including Mick O’Leary and Peter Veth to name just two, are eager to remain involved and explore future projects into 2026. We also established promising new connections, such as with staff from the WA Maritime Museum.

Overall, the conference has set a strong foundation for meaningful partnerships and productive work in the year ahead.

30/10/2025

Wanthaya! We're back with our word of the week. The words for this week are Ngana & Ngani.

Ngana is who. Pronounced Nga-na (Nga sounds like “ng” from the word tongue & na sounds like the word “nah”)

Ngani is what. Pronounced Nga-ni (Nga again like “ng” from the word tongue & ni sounds like ney from the word “Disney”)