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'We are so close to the first anniversary of the failed referendum this October 14th 2024 and I've heard many people asking 'Where are our leaders?' and thinking they have been silent. It's a valid feeling one I'm not dismissing. I do believe they needed and deserved a break from the toll the referendum would have taken on their soul, so I don't begrudge any one time to heal from that day.'
'The Shoalhaven community on the NSW south Coast is gearing up to make history with its inaugural First Nations Film Festival. This trailblazing event aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of Indigenous filmmakers from across Australia, highlighting the courage and resilience of storytellers, some of whom originate from the South Coast itself.'