Rhoda Roberts: A Cultural Icon's Farewell
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Rhoda Roberts, the Widjabul Wieybal woman who coined Welcome to Country, passed away at 66. Her funeral, held on Bundjalung Country, honored her as a storyteller and arts pioneer. Family and friends shared lessons on empathy, land connection, and ancestral comfort. Colleagues praised her humility and transformative impact. The service featured a smoking ceremony, music, dances, and Yolngu songs. SBS will air a nightly tribute series in her name. Her spirit lives on in shared stories and paved paths for her family.
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