Warburton Art with Lara Franko

Helen speaks with Lara Franko, the administrative support and cultural centre officer at the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku. Lara is from Colombia but has been in Australia for 3 years now and she tells Helen how she lived and studied in Melbourne before moving to Warburton community. Helen and Lara discuss the lovely Warburton Art Centre and the vibrant community of Warburton Artists, as well as what's on at the gallery at the moment. Find out more at the website www.ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.From across the Outback Way we acknowledge the Koa People, Pitta Pitta People,  Wangkayuju People, Wangkamahdla People, Arrernte Nation, Anangu People, Yarnangu People, Wangkatja People as traditional custodians and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands The Outback Way traverses.___________The Outback Way has become a symbol of resilience, connection, and progress, weaving together the diverse landscapes and communities of Australia's heartland. In celebration of the  25-year journey of advocacy and lobbying to the funding announcement to complete the seal, the Outback Highway Development Council is proud to present ‘From Bulldust to Bitumen – 25 Years of the Outback Way’. A book that captures the spirit, history, and future vision of this transformative project.Order your copy and be part of the journey that continues to shape Australia's outback, it’s people and the nation. Head over to our website and order yours today  W: outbackway.org.au____________You can find more information about this podcast on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @OutbackWay1Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.