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Culture & Industry3h 51m ago

Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King Stingray.

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North-east Arnhem Land, Australia

Who
Dimathaya Burrawanga, Rosie Mununggurr, Andrew Gurruwiwi, Kelly Williams, Julia Wormer, Sylvia Nulpinditj, Ludo Studio, ABC, Yolŋu Radio, Aboriginal Resource and Development Services (ARDS)
What
Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King Stingray.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT · 3h 51m ago
Where
North-east Arnhem Land, Australia ·
Why
This initiative aims to bring North-east Arnhem Land language and culture into homes across the country and contribute to the recognition and celebration of First Nations languages.
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How this affects you

For the first time, a globally popular children's show will be available in an Australian Indigenous language, promoting cultural understanding and language preservation within Australia and potentially inspiring similar efforts globally. This move also aligns with Naidoc Week's theme of honoring the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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  1. Culture & Industry3h 51m ago
    Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Australian First Nations language, and will be broadcast and streamed for the first time on Sunday, July 5.
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  2. Culture & Industry3h 51m ago
    Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Australian First Nations language, for Naidoc Week.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 51m ago
    Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King Stingray.
  4. Culture & Industry3h 51m ago
    Five episodes of the children's show Bluey have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Australian First Nations language, and will be broadcast and streamed starting Sunday, July 5th.
    Open article

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