'It's a sad day here in Carrington': Council paints over Indigenous elder Uncle Billy Lamb's art

Uncle Billy, an indigenous Wiradjuri artist, chats with a local outside his home in Carrington. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers.

AS the vibrant stories and symbols of his ancestors were painted over with grey, Wiradjuri elder Uncle William 'Billy' Lamb felt like he was watching a funeral.

Those who haven't met the Carrington character would have seen his Indigenous art, splashed across street poles, bus stops and slabs along the main drag - those who have were likely gifted a piece for their homes.