Coffs Coast Advocate

‘It’s beautiful, but the statement it makes is much bigger’

What used to be a bare patch of wall has now become a symbol of unity for the Clarence Valley community.

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09th Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

Bianca Monaghan puts the final touches to the mural inside Toast Espresso, Grafton.

Remembering first nations people who have served

Australians are being asked to reflect on their service for National Reconciliation Week

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29th May 2020 4:05 PM

Private David Harris (WX1823) of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, as painted by Stella Bowen in June 1945. During World War II, Pvt Harris was wounded in battle on the Greek island of Crete and captured by German troops while convalescing at a Casualty Clearing Station. PIcture: Stella Bowen, Australian War Memorial

Dead ’culturally significant’ trees discovered by main road

Central Queenslanders say government roadside work may be killing gumby gumby trees.

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17th April 2020 10:04 AM

TREE DEATHS: Ken Murray in front of a dead Gumby Gumby tree.

History in colour as IWC display lights up for first time

The screens lit for the first time on Tuesday night are a display of Aboriginal history in the region.

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20th March 2020 12:03 PM

IWC director Stirling Eggmolesse (centre) with Gidarjil Corporation's Dr Kerry Blackman (right) in front of the display.

Resort’s future is connected to culture, nature and wellness

NEW executive at a prestigious resort thinks the secret to further success is in connection to rainforest, indigenous...

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13th Dec. 2019 9:12 AM

IN CHARGE: Byron at Byron's new general manager, Julian Moore.

'It is not really a job ... it is who I am as a person'

Bundjalung Cultural Experience expands into new space in more ways than one

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07th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

GRAND OPENING: Bianca Monaghan with some of the local art on display at the new Bundjalung Cultural Experience space.

Dancers use all 80,000 years of culture for inspiration

Aboriginal dancers show how 80,000 years of continuous culture really works.

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01st Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

Members of Wajaarr Ngaarlu, Aaggal Yaluuwi and Berimbah dance groups after they performed at the River Dreaming dance festival in Market Square yesterday.

Denying access to Uluru is an unacceptable move

To suggest Australians and international visitors should not have access to Ayers Rock is unacceptable.

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01st Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

'It's therapeutic': Aussie music star talks new album

'It's stuff I've been carrying around for a few years... I'm sharing it with the public'

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31st July 2019 11:07 AM

Racism seems to stem from ignorance of Aboriginal culture

Just because people have been climbing Uluru for many years, that doesn't make it right.

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18th July 2019 12:07 AM

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