Deep in Australia's outback, weekend ceremonies and celebrations mark 40 years since a symbolic high point for Aboriginal land rights.

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The handing back of the great rock Uluru and Kata Tjuta to Traditional Owners in 1985 recognised the spiritual connection of the sites to the local Anangu people.

Also known as Ayers Rock, the anniversary of the sites' return was marked by King Charles and Anangu representatives at Australia House in London on October 16.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join anniversary events in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Natio

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