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Tuesday, 24 January 2012 07:18
Piecing Together Region's Language Puzzle
One local woman has created an initiative aimed at restoring some of the lost words and language of the Wiradjuri people.
Many of us share an interest in wanting to learn more about our family history - Wiradjuri woman Diane McNaboe is no different.
So far, Diane's journey has taken…
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New South Wales News
Sunday, 08 January 2012 12:05
Musical Feet Of Strength
Six powerful voices, three cultures, one stage - the Barefoot Divas are set to stun at the Sydney Festival.
Put two divas in a room together and you get a whole lot of drama. Put six in a room and you get an evening you'll never forget.
Whirimako Black and…
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New South Wales News
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 12:48
First Aboriginal Language Graduates
THE first group of Aboriginal students and teachers to graduate with a Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages- Gathang have celebrated their year-long achievement at both Taree and Great Lakes TAFE campuses.
Members of the Gathang Language Group, Muurrbay-Many Rivers Aboriginal Language Centre and North Coast Institute of TAFE have worked…
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New South Wales News
Wednesday, 21 December 2011 07:17
Rest Up At Paddys
A NEW rest stop and visitor information display has been opened at Paddys Rest, Eungai Rail.
The display provides motorists with information about destinations, attractions and other tourism experiences, says Oxley MP and Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner.
"Driver fatigue is a significant cause of death and serious injury on NSW…
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New South Wales News
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 11:48
Learning With Culture
There's more than one way to learn.
Dr Tyson Yunkaporta from the Regional Aboriginal Education Team for Western NSW for the Department of Education and Training has been instrumental in designing a way to look at teaching that incorporates Aboriginal ways of learning into all subjects found in a contemporary classroom.
Eight…
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New South Wales News
Monday, 12 September 2011 08:25
Young Indigenous Mentors Connect
Aboriginal trainees are advancing cultural exchange in schools, writes Keeli Cambourne.
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New South Wales News
Friday, 09 September 2011 08:11
Aboriginal Conference In Newcastle
The work of a local organisation in preserving indigenous languages will be discussed at a public hearing in Newcastle today.
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New South Wales News
Tuesday, 30 August 2011 13:25
Aboriginals of Australia: New South Wales Library Receives New Language Funding
The New South Wales State Library has been given new funds in order to further preserve the aboriginal languages beginning with reviewing the library's collection of early manuscripts of journals and letters.
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New South Wales News
Monday, 29 August 2011 08:37
Library To Rediscover Aboriginal Languages
The State Library in Australia's New South Wales is putting forth a new project to preserve forgotten or endangered Aboriginal languages.
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New South Wales News
Thursday, 25 August 2011 14:40
Tribes Combine ‘Lingo’ To Launch Special Booklet
A booklet of Aboriginal language was launched at the Barriekneal Community Language room on Monday.
"Our Lingo" is a book of words from the Yuwaalaraay and Yuwaalayaay and Gamilaraay Tribes.
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New South Wales News