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In 1967 Australia’s most successful referendum saw nine out of ten people vote yes, to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders in the census… and allow the Commonwealth to legislate for them. But on the far west coast of South Australia, communities in Penong and Ceduna bucked the national trend, recording some of the highest no votes in the country. SBS visited the area to see how it has changed in the last half century as the country goes to the polls to recognise First Nations people in the constitution with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Penong was the only town in Australia to vote No in the historic 1967 referendum. Ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum, these local Elders feel let down by the Yes campaign's efforts.

The community is invited to hear Hayden McDonald's stories.

Each year, the Regional Showcase Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia. The People's Choice Award is voted for by the public, with only days left for public voting.

‘We are in this run of very, very warm weather which hasn’t been seen in many, many years’