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\u201cThe soundtrail project is the first time the Ballina Shire will hear all the voices of our shared history that makes Ballina what it is today,\u201d Ms Jacky said.<\/p>\n
\u201cImportantly, we will hear truth telling from our Nyangbal cultural knowledge holders, who are the voices of Country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Visitors can download the soundtrails app, which uses location settings to automatically play stories as users move through designated storytelling zones.<\/p>\n
Destination and Economy coordinator Alanah Ward said the combined upgrades strengthened Ballina\u2019s cultural and visitor offering.<\/p>\n
\u201cVisitors increasingly seek authentic, place-based experiences,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cwater stories and the soundtrail provide a chance to learn through storytelling, landscape immersion and cultural knowledge.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt also aligns strongly with state and regional visitor economy strategies calling for more meaningful, experience-led tourism.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project was funded by the state government\u2019s Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package \u2013 Arts and Cultural Assets Program.<\/p>\n
It supports the rebuild of arts and cultural infrastructure following the 2022 floods, including repairs to the Aboriginal Cultural Ways nodes in East Ballina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FIRST Nations history and storytelling along the Richmond River have been brought to life with Ballina Shire Council rolling out an audio-assisted walk supported by new signage. The water stories and soundtrail project explores themes including connection to the river, culture and way of life of the local Nyangbal families. Council and its tourism team […]<\/p>\n