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Koala Country

Koalas in the bush were plentiful. But in some areas they have moved on due to their homes (the trees) being cut down to make room for the freeways. And other koalas being hit by traffic when crossing roads

Name: Laurel Robinson



Biography:

My name is laurel Briggs Robinson i was born in Mooroopna Victoria ,,and i am a proud Yorta Yorta - Wurunjeri woman .i grew up in Shepparton ,where i attended school up until ,my teen years ..I joined Kaiela Arts gallery , and i then realized my hidden feelings i had in art and the memories of my childhood ..i do love working with the other elders and exchanging stories , i think its important , we pass our stories onto the younger generations

i went to Melbourne and worked as a telephonist, then went to Sydney NSW and work for the Aboriginal medical service for 40 years then returned home to Shepparton ..


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