Elder from Crocodile Islands named Senior Australian of the Year
Aboriginal senior elder, Laurie Baymarrwangga, has been honoured as the Senior Australian of the Year for preserving the culture and environment of East Arnhem Land.

Aboriginal senior elder, Laurie Baymarrwangga, has been honoured as the Senior Australian of the Year for preserving the culture and environment of East Arnhem Land.
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