Celebrations are under way in the Red Centre with traditional song, dance and arts on display to mark 40 years since the giant rock known as Uluru was handed back to the Anangu people.

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The return of ownership of Uluru and nearby Kata Tjuta, also known as Ayers Rock and The Olgas, on October 26, 1985, was a symbolic high point for Aboriginal land rights.

Then governor-general Ninian Stephen handed over the title deeds for the rock to the Anangu Traditional Owners.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General Sam Mostyn are attending the

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