Dates and Times
18 November 2026
18:00 - 19:30
Event for
Location
Address: National Library of Australia
Enquiry
Eliza Shiels
Event about:
Book Launch: Lachlan Kalari Bila - Sweet Water to the Sea
The stories of a river are the stories of its people – register now for the book launch of Lachlan Kalari Bila – Sweet Water to the Sea, to celebrate the stories of the Aboriginal people who have a lasting connection with the Lachlan River.
This First Nations-led project was supported by UC’s Centre for Applied Water Science (CAWS) in partnership with lead author Isabel Goolagong, a proud Wiradjuri woman who travelled the length of the river to sit with family, community and Traditional Owners as they generously shared their stories and deep connection to Country.
Additional Information
Isabel will be joined for an evening of storytelling, music and conversation by Dr Siwan Lovett, founder and CEO of the Australian River Restoration Centre, as well as Yitha Yitha artist Sissy Pettit, Wiradjuri singer song-writer Johnny Huckle and other contributors to the book.
A vault of personal stories and lived experience, historical records, archival and contemporary photographs, and artworks, Lachlan Kalari Bila – Sweet Water to the Sea tells a story of enduring connection to Country, the deep cultural and ecological insight in First Nations knowledge – and how it can guide Cultural informed and appropriate management of land and water.
Entry to this event is free but bookings are essential.
Acknowledgment of Country
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.