Rhoda Roberts: A Cultural Icon's Legacy

0:00On March 21st, here's the latest out of Sydney. Rhoda Roberts, a respected Boon Jalun, Wija Bull, Y-Val, cultural leader and arts advocate, has passed away at the age of 66. She had been battling a rare form of ovarian cancer for seven months and died peacefully in hospital on Saturday afternoon, as shared by her family on, social media. Her loved ones expressed deep heartbreak, describing her as a warm, intelligent force who touched countless lives without judgment. Robert's made history by pioneering welcomes to country ceremonies in the 1980s, co-founding the National Aboriginal Theatre Trust in 1988 and becoming the first indigenous host of a primetime current affairs show in 1990. Through personal hardships, she devoted herself to uplifting indigenous culture and supporting people from all backgrounds, leaving a legacy that will inspire for generations.