Goodooga Games celebrated online
Story: Kristin Murdock – kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au
The cultural significance and community spirit of the 2026 Goodooga Indigenous Games have been captured in a new online video released by the NSW Department of Education, giving viewers a chance to revisit one of the far west’s biggest annual school events.
Held in August, the Games brought 652 students from across NSW to Goodooga Central School, where traditional Aboriginal games, cultural activities and opportunities to build friendships were at the heart of the celebrations.
Students travelled from as far away as Nowra, Muswellbrook, Oak Flats and Wellington to participate in nine rounds of traditional Indigenous games, adapted using modern sporting equipment.
The newly available video highlights the importance of the event to young Aboriginal people, including Goodooga Central School Year 7 student Billy-Jo, who speaks about his connection to Country, culture and community.
“I’m Billy and I’m a proud Muruwari boy, and I am from Goodooga and I’m in Year 7,” he said.
“Mob means to me all my life and all my culture, and all my family and friends. When I’m on country I feel like the land connects to me and I connect to my mob.”[…]
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