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First Nations cultures

Proud Waanyi Garawar and Kaurareg girl and Fraser Coast Anglican College student Ebony with Hervey Bay Hospital First Nations Team Manager Julianne, along with Ebony's Dreaming-design teddy bears in October 2024
Reflections

“I can’t hug all the kids in the hospital. So, I figured a First Nations teddy bear could”

“As a proud Waanyi Garawar and Kaurareg girl, I decided to blend compassion with my First Nations heritage by designing teddy bears for child patients at the Hervey Bay Hospital. A hug can make the biggest difference, but I can’t hug all the kids in the hospital. So, I figured a First Nations teddy bear could,” says Ebony from Fraser Coast Anglican College

Ebony
Films & TV

Will & Harper

Jonathan Sargeant reviews a documentary featuring Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on a road trip as old friends reconnecting with a new dynamic — Steele has transitioned since they last spent time together

Justice & Advocacy

Keeping the home fires burning — a very long way from home

“I have shared something of my culture here with you — how muiy (fire) gives physical and spiritual strength to my people. I have shared this from the warmth that I have for you in my heart. I encourage you to similarly share with someone this NAIDOC Week something of your culture, speaking from the warmth in your own heart. What keeps your pride in your culture burning?” asks Aunty Dr Rose Elu