Indigenous leader Rhoda Roberts, who coined ‘Welcome to Country’, dies age 66

Indigenous arts leader Rhoda Roberts, who coined the term 'Welcome to Country', died at age 66 after battling ovarian cancer. The Widjabul Wieybal woman from the Bundjalung nation was a pioneer for Indigenous representation in Australia’s cultural landscape. Her family confirmed her passing, expressing deep gratitude for her lifelong dedication to culture and community.

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