Yurra

Yurra is an indigenous contracting business majority owned by the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. Its minority partner is Right Foot Forward Pty Ltd, owned by Liam Wilson, who established Port Hedland business ALM Landscaping, which was folded into Yurra. In 2014, it partnered with Queensland-based contractor DB Group to establish DB Yurra Industrial Construction Services.

Contact Details

7 Exploration Drive , GAP RRIDGE WA 6714

08 9182 1557

info@yurra.com.au

www.yurra.com.au

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Indigenous Businesses

Rank		Company	#
1^st	-	Warrikal	1,500
2^nd		Yurra	424
3^rd		Pindari WA	350

129 indigenous businesses ranked by total staff in WA

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Company Activity

	NEWS: Tagged in Indigenous firms reveal finances	19 Feb 2025
	RANKING: 2 Up from 3 in Indigenous Businesses list	05 Feb 2025
	RANKING: 3 Up from 9 in Indigenous Businesses list	17 Jan 2025
	RANKING: 9 Down from 7 in Indigenous Businesses list	09 Dec 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in More Karratha houses for Woodside	02 Sep 2024
	NEWS: Tagged in Yindjibarndi builds diverse business	28 Aug 2024
	RANKING: 7 Up from 8 in Indigenous Businesses list	16 May 2024
	NEW ROLE: Stephen Rogers, Chief Executive	03 May 2024
	NEW ROLE: Brendan Charlton, Director	03 May 2024
	NEW ROLE: Mike Hollett, Chair	03 May 2024

News Articles

Friday, 27 November, 2015 - 13:22
Fortescue critic wins Rio work
Indigenous contracting in the Pilbara is getting more competitive, more complicated and arguably more divisive, as players chase a shrinking pool of work.
Friday, 11 December, 2015 - 14:29
Aboriginal corporations grapple with division
Recent annual meetings have failed to resolve long-running divisions at two of WA’s most important Aboriginal corporations.
Wednesday, 27 September, 2017 - 15:19
Indigenous JVs win $6m in work
Two indigenous business joint ventures have been awarded a combined $5.9 million worth of contracts in the Pilbara.
Friday, 23 February, 2018 - 15:46
Construction contracts and tenders Feb 8 to 21
McCorkell Constructions has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to perform stage B of the Perth Zoo lion exhibit upgrade. Stage A, which included the main enclosure and viewing area, opened in October last year after construction by McCorkell under a $1.2 million contract.
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Thursday, 9 May, 2019 - 11:20
Rio awards three contracts
Rio Tinto has awarded $110 million in new contracts for its Pilbara operations, with the beneficiaries including indigenous contractor Yurra and global mining services firm FLSmidth.
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Monday, 1 July, 2019 - 10:41
Contracts play practical role for community
Fortescue Metals Group’s recent awarding of $179 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses highlights two different approaches to indigenous development.
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Friday, 5 February, 2021 - 08:00
Indigenous business pioneer Tucker hits milestone
Carey Mining was one of the first private Aboriginal contractors to be established in Australia and it’s still going strong.
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Wednesday, 1 June, 2022 - 11:18
Indigenous contracting set to expand
Indigenous businesses in WA generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year and the total is set to rise.
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Thursday, 10 November, 2022 - 15:46
Rio strikes agreement with FMG foe
Rio Tinto has signed an updated agreement with the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation that will result in a substantial increase in compensation payments and commercial opportunities.
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Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 - 09:00
Yindjibarndi builds diverse business
The Aboriginal group enmeshed in a royalties dispute with Andrew Forrest is building multiple commercial enterprises in the Pilbara.
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Monday, 2 September, 2024 - 12:54
More Karratha houses for Woodside
Woodside Energy is planning to build 30 new homes in Karratha to house its workers as industrial construction projects ramp up.
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Wednesday, 19 February, 2025 - 08:24
Indigenous firms reveal finances
Three of WA’s largest indigenous businesses have recorded substantial revenue increases, but labour costs are eating into profits.

Aboriginal corporations grapple with division
Friday, 11 December, 2015 - 14:29

More Karratha houses for Woodside
Monday, 2 September, 2024 - 12:54
TimelineJS
Fortescue critic wins Rio work
Aboriginal corporations grapple with division
Indigenous JVs win $6m in work
Construction contracts and tenders Feb 8 to 21
Rio awards three contracts
Contracts play practical role for community
Indigenous business pioneer Tucker hits milestone
Indigenous contracting set to expand
Rio strikes agreement with FMG foe
Yindjibarndi builds diverse business
More Karratha houses for Woodside
Indigenous firms reveal finances
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