Daniel James

The payout is historic, but far below the $1.8 billion they were seeking.

The case goes back more than two decades, when Fortescue's Solomon Hub mines in the Pilbara were built on Yidjambadi land, without the agreement of the traditional owners.

And the payout includes only about $100,000 for economic loss, despite Fortescue making billions from the mines.

So today, we're returning to a conversation we first aired before the court handed down its decision.

Journalist Ben Abitangelo tells Ashlyn McGee the story of Michael Woodley, the Yijunbadi lawman who took on Andrew Forrest, and asks what is the true cost of mining someone else's country?

It's Sunday, May 24.

This episode was originally published in May 2024.

7am will be back tomorrow with an interview with Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek.

After another devastating week of violence against women and children, the government is resisting calls for a Royal Commission.

As consultation starts on Labor's second action plan to end violence against women and children, she argues the country needs action, not another inquiry.

I'm Daniel James.

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The federal budget has been hit by a fierce campaign from large sections of the media and a handful of high-profile millennial entrepreneurs.

But so far, Labor's polling has remained relatively unscathed.

But that doesn't mean voters are happy.

People might not be shifting their votes over this budget, but many still feel there's nothing in it for them right now.

For the Coalition, that should be an opening.

Instead, One Nation's turning that frustration into real momentum.

Today, Director of Strategy and Campaigns at Redbridge Group, Cos Samaras.