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Rock carving of a koala at Blackfellows Head, Westleigh in northern Sydney
Koalas in First Nations art
koala in tree
Totems
An illustration of an ancient koala
Koalas of long ago
An Aboriginal man with face paint
Aboriginal languages, songs and ceremonies

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Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe unveils Freedom Ride Blue Plaque
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Heritage
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17 Feb 2025
NSW Government marks 60 years since the Freedom Ride | Media release

The Minns Labor Government has marked the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride with the announcement of funding to complete a community pavilion in Walgett and a new program to commemorate significant steps along the Freedom Ride route.

Aunty Sharyn Halls, Gundungurra Aboriginal Heritage Association Inc.
Aboriginal people and culture
Koala habitat
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Koalas
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News and media releases
15 Aug 2024
Caring for Guula Ngurra

A process of healing and rehabilitation is beginning in one of the state’s newest reserves – Guula Ngurra National Park.

Blue plaque of Aboriginal healthcare pioneer, Emma Jane Callaghan
Ministerial media release
Heritage
News and media releases
Aboriginal people and culture
Aboriginal cultural heritage
12 Aug 2024
New blue plaque honours Aboriginal healthcare pioneer | Media release
Relatives of the late Aboriginal healthcare pioneer Emma Jane Callaghan have gathered in Sydney for the unveiling of a blue plaque to commemorate and celebrate her remarkable life and contributions to the rich heritage of NSW.
Yiraaldiya National Park and neighbouring suburbs
Department media release
Aboriginal people and culture
Fire
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National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Yiraaldiya National Park
Park
31 Jul 2024
Yiraaldiya National Park, Sydney planned cultural burn | Media release
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in conjunction with Greater Sydney Landcare, Firestick Alliance, Dharug and connected Aboriginal communities will be conducting a 2-day cultural burn in Yiraaldiya National Park starting 1 August, weather permitting.
Woman beside historical blue plaque commemorating 1965 Aboriginal rights Freedom Ride.
Department media release
Heritage
Aboriginal cultural heritage
Aboriginal people and culture
News and media releases
12 Jul 2024
Unveiling of Blue Plaque commemorates the 1965 Freedom Ride during NAIDOC Week | Media release
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, a blue plaque has been unveiled at the Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross, commemorating the pivotal 1965 Freedom Ride.
Frenchmans bay looking south towards the ocean.
Ministerial media release
Aboriginal people and culture
Aboriginal cultural heritage
Heritage
News and media releases
12 Jul 2024
Gooriwal cultural landscape in Sydney's La Perouse is state heritage listed | Media release
Gooriwal Cultural Landscape in the Sydney suburb of La Perouse has been listed on the NSW State Heritage Register for its deep connections with local Aboriginal people, its great cultural importance and history.