Aboriginal Rangers Blend Tradition & Tech

0:00It's March 18th. Here's your Sydney news in two minutes. The first Aboriginal Rangers Conference for the New South Coast of New South Wales took place in Mystery Bay. It gathered nine Ranger groups from local Aboriginal land councils, stretching from Wollingong all the way to Eden. The event focused on blending traditional cultural knowledge with modern tools to better manage the land. Organized by Southeast local land services, the three-day gathering featured hands-on workshops. Doctors learned about cultural mapping, weed and pest control, cultural burning, and high-tech options like thermal drones for nighttime animal surveys. Uncle Warren Foster Senior, a UN Joringong elder, stressed the need to pass down elders wisdom while embracing new methods. He pointed out how younger Rangers used drones to spot issues from above, helping them connect deeply with their cultural identity and the lands. Needs These explored cutting-edge tech, including underwater drones for sea country checks and

1:02virtual reality headsets to visit indigenous heritage. Sites like artwork and scar trees without leaving the room. Officials highlighted how this upskilling strengthens both ways of knowing country. New Rangers like Bettina Ellis and Jade Hampson from the Wall Bunga Group shared their passion for caring for country. They urged more women to join, noting the daily variety, challenges and rewards of the work. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense as solypillow.com