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Woppaburra woman Samala Cronin stands on the pristine white sand of Konomie, or North Keppel Island, watching her people be formally recognised as the area's rightful custodians.
It is a bittersweet moment.
Almost 120 years ago, her people were forcibly removed from their islands in central Queensland, enduring deep suffering, but in a historic ruling on Friday, they were recognised as native title holders, proving their unwavering connection to their land.
Ms Cronin said the ruling would set a precedent for others still fighting for native title determination.
In a special on-country hearing on Konomie, the Honourable Justice Rangiah of the Federal Court of Australia ruled more than 567 square kilometres of land and sea would be recognised as Woppaburra country.
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