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Knowledge Centre’s grand opening

By Rowan Frazer

May 27, 2025

Jeanette and David Crew at the new Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre building opening.

Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre officially launched its new work and community space on Wednesday night.

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The evening was a chance to see the new spaces, funded by government grants and Yarkuwa funding reserves, and celebrate the retention of local culture and histories.

Joining locals at the celebrations were representatives from funding bodies, and those who were in Deniliquin for the Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association of NSW conference.

Guests were treated to refreshments and entertainment as part of the evening.

Deni High School principal Glen Warren with students Chelsea Weir, Jasmin Currie and David Ingram.

Ahmed and Narelle Labib and Steven Ross.

Melissa Hamilton, Danica Reeves and Kate Pitt.

Shemar Day and Riley Parsons-Cooper.

Brandon Cooper, John Trethewie, Robyn Glatts, Chris Sundblom, Riley Parsons-Cooper and Shemar Day.

Sarah Parsons from Outback Theatre for Young People and Anna Aspinall from Create NSW.

Lydia Hamilton, Chantelle Molloy, Sofie Dunn and Abi Jefferies.

Kylie Davis, Owen, Miley and Eden Hansen and Eliza Hay.

Margie Butcher and Patsy and Josephine Duffy.

Rob Sobolewski, Diana Bull and Paul Links.

Jane Frazer and Jack Bond.

David Crew with ACHAA conference members Mark-John Martyn, Kyra Kum-Sing, Cherokee Lord, Isabel Wilson, Steve Miller, Rachel Cross and Dot Martin.

By Rowan Frazer

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