Because of Her, We Can: NAIDOC Week returns to Bega

AdNewsLatest NewsNewsLatest NewsNews HomeHome PageNewsSportNoticeboardTributes & FuneralsClassifiedsExplore TravelLifestyleRecommendedQuick LinksToday’s PaperAccess The Canberra

TimesNewslettersViewJobsNetworkVideoView real estateMy RegionPress Releases from AAPContact usHelp CentrePrivacy PolicyAbout usThe Canberra TimesBay Post-Moruya ExaminerMagnetMerimbula News

WeeklyNarooma News Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Access unlimited content, as well as The Canberra Times app.

View Subscription OffersBega District News' complete view of propertyHome/News/Latest NewsBecause of Her, We Can: NAIDOC Week returns to BegaBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated September 28 2018 -

4:12pm, first published 2:55pmBy Alasdair McDonaldUpdated September 28 2018 - 4:12pm, first published 2:55pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyKevin Dixon and Merv Avery during last year's

NAIDOC Week celebrations in Bega. Picture: Alasdair McDonald This year’s Bega NAIDOC Week celebrations were postponed following the tragic death of long-time activist for social change Aunty

Wilma Mundy at the age of 76.

Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login or signup to continue reading

50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAll other regional websites in your areaContinue In the 1970s, Ms Mundy joined other women, including

Margaret Dixon, Leila Avery and Wreck Bay’s Jean Carter, in taking centre stage in the fight for equality, becoming a strong voice for their community.

This year, NAIDOC Week acknowledged the work of female leaders, activists and advocates for social change.

The Bega Valley 2018 NAIDOC Even will now be held on Thursday, October 4 from 11am to 3pm at the Bega Indoor Stadium.

There will be a barbecue lunch, entertainment, a photobooth, bubble soccer, kids activities, jumping castles and, for the first time, an open mic session from 1.15pm.

ShareFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyAlasdair McDonaldJournalistMore from Latest News'Options considered': state's snap election call on iceAverage home prices hit $1m with more growth to

come'Swimming pool of sewage': raw spill flows into suburbsCalls for external death-in-custody inquiry 'appalling'The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killerMuslim preacher

defends 'dehumanising' sermons on JewsNewsletters & AlertsView all Daily

Your morning news Today's top stories curated by our news team.

Loading... Weekly

Note from the Editor Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters.

Loading... Weekly

Explore Travel Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe.

Loading... Weekdays

The Echidna Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more.

Loading... Weekly

Today's Paper Alert Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am!

Loading... Weekly

Motoring Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner.

Loading... Twice weekly

The Informer Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday.

Loading... Twice weekly

Voice of Real Australia Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over.

Loading... As it happens

Breaking news alert Be the first to know when news breaks.

Loading... Advertisement

Ad Advertisement

AdAustralian Community MediaACM WebsiteConditions of UsePrivacyTerms and Conditions - Digital SubscriptionTerms and Conditions - Newspaper SubscriptionBega District NewsContactAbout

UsWorking With UsToday's PaperHelp CentreOur SitesViewView InsuranceBeevoBusinessPlace an AdClassifiedsCarsTributes & FuneralsCelebrationsPromo CodesAgTraderMeHelpFarmer's FinanceGarage

SalesSubmitSend a Letter to the EditorSend us your news