Ronald Atilano is a Filipino-born poet who lives in Awabakal land in Lake Macquarie NSW. ‘New Ordinance for the Dead’, published by Flying Islands, is his first book of poetry.
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Newcastle Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the festival takes place, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people attending our festival.
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