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Gumbaynggirr elders refuse to do any future Welcome to Country ceremonies at Jetty Foreshores

20 Oct, 2024

A group of Gumbaynggirr elders have taken a strong stance against the State Government’s plans to develop the Jetty Foreshore area, by refusing to do any future Welcome to Country ceremonies.

They claim the government isn’t listening to local Indigenous people and their hopes for the precinct.

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Alison Paul

Completing a degree at the University of Newcastle in Communications, Alison has worked for print newspaper and magazines and spent a number of years as a freelance writer. She has been with NBN News Coffs Harbour since February 2020.

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