Articles for tag: Aboriginal History, Australian Culture, Cherbourg, Community Connection, Indigenous Affairs, Reconciliation

21 June 2025

Aboriginal History Australian Culture Community News Community Voice Indigenous Affairs National Issues

Portrait of Wakka Wakka Elder Uncle Eric Law, a smiling gently in front of a colourful mural at Cherbourg, South Burnett QLD

Uncle Eric Law: Walking Through Memory Toward Reconciliation

Wakka Wakka Elder Uncle Eric Law shares his complex memories of growing up under the Protection Act in Cherbourg, highlighting both community resilience and deep injustices on the path to reconciliation.

16 June 2025

South Burnett Advocate

Community Voice Government Programs Health & Wellbeing Health and Safety Seniors

Older South Burnett man smiling while chatting with a neighbour over the fence

Mind the Distance: Tackling Isolation and Mental Health in South Burnett

Rural life has its blessings — and its burdens. In this heartfelt piece, we explore how isolation affects mental health in South Burnett and share simple, powerful ways neighbours can connect, support each other, and find help when it's needed most.