The big economic news story from MG Corporation is the signing of the $12.5 million Aboriginal Development Package agreement with the State Government on the first of September 2009.
Kununurra’s Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation – MG Corp received a high level commendation at the recent National Australian Indigenous Governance Awards held in Melbourne.
The awards held every two years were created by Reconciliation Australia and BHP Billiton to identify, celebrate and promote good practice in Indigenous Governance across Australia. The awards highlight good news in Indigenous Australia- strong leadership, effective partnerships and creative thinking.
The Miriuwung Gajerrong People are signatories to the Ord Final Agreement, a broad package of measures which implements a platform for future partnerships between the Miriuwung Gajerrong People, WA State Government, industry and developers for the benefit of the wider community and the East Kimberley Region.
