Community place and identity Situated in the heart of the Riverina and stretching along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, there’s no city quite like Wagga Wagga. We operate like a city, feel like a country town, and we're rich in places and spaces that encourage us to connect with each other. Communities are created through our similarities, whether that’s our passion for sports, arts, culture or just the fact we all call this beautiful place home.
National Apology Day In collaboration with members of the Wiradjuri and First Nations community, we helped create a truth-telling video to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Australian Government's National Apology to the Stolen Generation Survivors. The video gives our wider community the opportunity to reflect on past wrongdoings to First Nations peoples and Stolen Generation Survivors, and act as a reminder of the importance of committing to reconciliation within Australia. The video, produced by Wagga Waggabased Wiradjuri videographer Wes Boney, features Senior Wiradjuri Elder Uncle James Ingram performing a Welcome to Country, Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Cr Greg Conkey OAM delivering an official civic address, and Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Gail Manderson reflecting on the significance of the Australian Government’s National Apology to Wiradjuri and First Nations peoples. The talented Wagga Wagga-based Ngiyampaa singer/songwriter Dane Kennedy also performs his original song ‘Mission Line’. The video can be viewed online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/apologyday
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