Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council

05/09/2026

A Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for early Saturday morning 🍃

📍 Residents in parts of the Illawarra and parts of the South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts should monitor conditions and follow safety advice.

A strong west to northwesterly flow will develop during early Saturday morning ahead of a cold front that will sweep over southern parts of the state during the day. Winds will tend westerly during Saturday evening in the wake of the front.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Winds are expected to ease throughout the warning area late Saturday afternoon or early evening.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information, especially as the weather moves through and may affect other areas.

Stay ahead of the storm:
🔸 Move your car under cover or away from trees and powerlines if safe to do so.
🔸 Tie down loose items in your yard.
🔸 Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.

Prepare early. Stay informed. Act safely.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 9:25 am EST on Friday 4 September 2026

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

We’re proud to share the incredible work of some of our talented local Aboriginal artists as part of the Yuin Nation | Creative Country Exhibition at Narooma Arts Centre.

With permission from the artists, we’ll be showcasing their beautiful artworks and sharing their stories with you all.

The pieces featured will be on display giving you the opportunity to support local Aboriginal artists and take home a special insight of their individual stories.

The exhibition celebrates the creativity and culture of the Yuin Nation and will be held from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 8 November 2026.

We’re excited to share and celebrate the talent, culture and stories of our local artists

26/08/2026

Don't forget tomorrow from 10am, Narooma Arts Centre will be at Wagonga LALC office. All artists who are attending please bring 2 pieces of your art that you would like exhibit. Hope to see you there.

18/08/2026

Chief Executive Officer position is now advertised via Seek for any interested applicants. If you have any enquires please contact Yilibara or you can email the Chairperson directly at [email protected]

Chief Executive Officer to manage operations of Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council.

05/08/2026

'Yuin Nation | Creative Country' Call Out

An exhibition call out to any First Nation person who identifies as being part of the Yuin Nation, or any First Nations person living on Yuin Country.

Applications now open for Yuin Nation | Creative Country

This exhibition at the Narooma Arts Centre will acknowledge and celebrate creativity and culture of the Yuin Nation. We welcome works of all kinds: paintings, drawings, weavings, woodwork, crafts and other forms of creative expression.

There is no fee to submit.

Head to our website for more information: www.naroomaschoolofarts/nac-yuin-nation-creative-country

20/07/2026

Every family has a story waiting to be uncovered and Eurobodalla Libraries are inviting Aboriginal community members to discover theirs with free family-history workshops in August.
Designed to help Indigenous people explore their connection to family, kin, culture and Country, libraries coordinator Alana McHale says the workshops involve so much more than putting names on a family tree.
“Whether you’re taking your first steps or you’ve hit a dead end, specialist Family Link researchers Aletha Rowan and Ben Hosford bring extraordinary knowledge and experience in navigating a path through all the research options with confidence,” Mrs McHale says.
“Knowing where you come from can strengthen identity and belonging. With one-on-one guidance from Aletha and Ben, participants can explore these connections in a welcoming space. They understand how significant a journey this process can be in people’s lives.”
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPS: NAROOMA
The workshops are delivered in partnership with Link-Up (NSW)’s Family Link Program. This program’s dedicated researchers work with organisations including Births, Deaths and Marriages NSW and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies to reconnect children and young people with family, community and Country, helping keep kinship connections as strong as possible.
Participants will learn how to trace family history, record evidence and make the most of the Ancestry Library Edition, with personalised support throughout. A workshop will run at each of the three libraries:
- Narooma Library – Wednesday 5 August, 10.30am to 12pm
- Moruya Library – Thursday 6 August, 10.30am to 12pm
- Batemans Bay Library – Thursday 6 August, 2.30pm to 4pm.
Participants should bring their laptop or other device to begin researching during the session. Library tablets are also available for use.
Bookings are essential through the Eurobodalla Libraries events webpage: https://bit.ly/4bMPF56
or by contacting
Narooma Library on 4476 1164,
Moruya Library on 4474 1333 or
Batemans Bay Library on 4472 5850.

20/07/2026

For those attending the Sea Country workshop on Djiringanj / Walbunja - Yuin Country. Details are as:

The Living Knowledge Network (formerly Firesticks) welcome you all and share the experience of returning cultural fire to the coastal headlands of Mystery Bay NSW.

The workshop will officially start on Tuesday the 21st of July 2026 and ending on the Thursday the 23rd of July 2026.

The day will begin at 9:30am sharp (no black fulla time please), with a Local Elder Welcoming us to Country.

Each day will change depending on forecast and how well the burn travels. I will be the one to inform you all if plans change.

The meeting place will be at the back of Mystery Bay Campground (near Billys beach entrance) The workshop begins at 9.30am each day.

Any enquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out. Hope to see you there

08/07/2026

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues due to TELSTRA outage across NSW. If you are unable to reach the LALC number please forward email to [email protected] and I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

08/07/2026

To all WLALC members: Firesticks will be holding a Sea Country workshop at Mystery Bay on the week of 21st July 2026.

Whoever is interested, can you please fill out the form in the link below
: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1990832768402?aff=oddtdtcreator

Firesticks will be conducting a cultural burn on the headlands of Mystery Bay. Victor Steffensen will be in attendance.

They are offering camping equipment if anyone is keen to camp and the workshop is also fully catered.

The days will start at 8:30am at Mystery Bay Campground with Katt'hoo Cafe being available every morning at 8 o'clock.

Elders are encouraged to attend and if you are unable to register the LALC will register on your behalf. Please contact Julie-Ann for assistance. 0437 761 158 or [email protected]