Returning to Wilcannia as a photographer
Milly Hooper. My name is Milly Hooper. I'm a Ngiyampaa, Murrawarri woman ... I started my photography up in Alice in 2016. For me, there were plenty of mainstream photographers, but I didn't see too many mob behind the camera.
Acknowledging 20 years of service in the education of our children
Uncle Sunno, a proud Paakantji man, has been working tirelessly for 20 years, to support the learning of children and young people in Wilcannia ... His deep knowledge of Paakantji culture supports the school staff to develop the cultural competence required to be effective educators.
Welcome to Christine and Chris
The new store managers of our local Community Grocer - Outback store. When asked about restoring weekly deliveries, they said, "We're working on it at the moment. We have spoken to head office." ... They assure us that hot, take away meals are coming back.
RFDS 90 years of service
Chris Elliott. To help the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) celebrate their 90th Anniversary, local member Roy Butler rode a small motor bike, towing a message board trailer from Sydney, via Bourke to Broken Hill. Roy was in Wilcannia on Friday 1st for lunch in the park to catch up with locals and get them to write a message on the trailer.
Meet Liane Wendt, the new Executive Director of the BAAKA Cultural & Arts Centre
The BAAKA Board is very pleased to announce the appointment of Liane Wendt as the new Executive Director of the BAAKA Cultural & Arts Centre. Liane comes to Wilcannia from Derby in WA, where she led the Mowanjum Arts and Cultural Centre.
White Cliffs Solar Power Station
The White Cliffs Power Station is the first commercially operated solar thermal power station in NSW and one of the earliest of its kind in the world ... It is a popular tourist attraction and "tourism is an important economic driver for our small communities." The Heritage Council of NSW is thinking about putting the power station on the State Heritage register.
