The Brewarrina community NAIDOC march was well attended on Monday. Photo: Naya Morton Photography Story by Tricia Duffield Communities from Bourke and Brewarrina to Walgett and Lightning Ridge have gathered to mark a milestone – 50 years of NAIDOC – a half-century of celebration, resistance and renewal. What began as a modest call to recognise Aboriginal culture has become a week of ceremony and expressions of community unity. Chair of the Bourke NAIDOC organising committee P

Uncle Kenny Elwood, Charlize Smith-Elwood, Aunty Priscilla and Azharia Kelly cut the cake celebrating 50 years. Photo Beverley Callow Story by Beverley Callow The lyrics of Paul Kelly and Kev Carmody’s From Little Things Big Things Grow reflected a sense of care, respect and optimism in Bourke on Monday as the community gathered to open NAIDOC Week and celebrate 50 Years of Deadly. The day began with a ceremonial fire in Darling Park, where the community gathered before march

Walgett Shire councillor, Jane Keir, Garry Trindall, Noreen Kennedy, Victor Murray, Aunty Faye Green, Fleur Dennis and Lochie Dennis helped launched NAIDOC Week on Monday. Photo: Contributed Story: Kristin Murdock kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au The raising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, traditional dancing, and the cutting of a commemorative cake officially launched a week of celebrations across Walgett Shire on Monday as the community marked the 50th anniv