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Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts

The Guardian World Saturday 15 August 2026, 14:01 UTC By Douglas Smith 1 min read
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Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement awardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia’s greatest cultural ambassadors has been recognised posthumously for dedicating her life to sharing, preserving and promoting First Nations culture through language, dance and ceremony. Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation Rhoda Roberts died in March aged 66.

Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award

One of Australia’s greatest cultural ambassadors has been recognised posthumously for dedicating her life to sharing, preserving and promoting First Nations culture through language, dance and ceremony.

Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation Rhoda Roberts died in March aged 66. On Saturday night in Alice Springs, she was posthumously awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Naidoc awards.

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