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    Indigenous leader in arts, culture and media Rhoda Roberts AO dies aged 66
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    Indigenous leader in arts, culture and media Rhoda Roberts AO dies aged 66


    Indigenous leader in arts, culture and media Rhoda Roberts AO dies aged 66

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/indigenous-artistic-leader-cultural-adviser-rhoda-roberts-dies/106445192?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

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    1. SlatsAttack on

      >A guiding force in Australia’s arts scene and the woman who coined the term “Welcome to Country”, Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO has died at the age of 66.

      >The Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung Nation dedicated much of her life to creating spaces for First Nations creatives to be front and centre in some of Australia’s biggest festivals and events.

      >Roberts accomplished many firsts, including as the first Aboriginal host on mainstream television, the inaugural head of Indigenous programming at the Sydney Opera House and SBS’s first Elder-in-residence.

      >Born with innate talent to nurture people, her career ranged from nursing, creative director, acting, festival director, producer and cultural adviser.

    3. heisdeadjim_au on

      Is there a determination on the use of name and image from the family?

      Edit, as in the article says they have permission from family, I meant for everyone.

      Rest in Power, Aunty.