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Representatives of the Yindjibarndi community gathered in Roebourne WA to celebrate the unconditional return of eight secular items from Andover, United Kingdom (UK).

In February, 2021 over 1800 returned artefacts include stone tools, grindstones, and other material were returned to Australia from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. This is the first return from the Middle East under the AIATSIS-led Return of Cultural Heritage program.

After several months of preparation, transit, quarantine, and final checks a ceremonial headdress returned from the United Kingdom has arrived in Australia.

A ceremonial headdress that has returned from half way around the world was formally received by representatives of the original custodians, the Lardil people of the Gulf of Carpentaria, at a ceremony in Canberra today.

Seven objects that hold sacred significance for Warlpiri men have arrived in Central Australia.