East Arnhem Land communities working to develop tourism economy, as Rio Tinto departure looms

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The announcement that North-east Arnhem land's multi-million-dollar aerospace operation is packing up and leaving is sparking uncertainty about the region's economic future. With Rio Tinto’s mining operation also winding down on the Gove Peninsula, a growing number of Yolngu are looking to tourism for new sources of income.