In 1980, on a remote cattle station in the Kimberley, a dispute began over land, law, and who had the right to decide.

The Yungngora people opposed oil exploration on their country, leading to a long and public standoff that drew national attention.

What happened there became part of a turning point in how land, culture, and authority were understood in Australia.

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