In an astonishing discovery that shook the charitable funding world, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) recently realised the existence of the popular search engine Google.

But despite this revelation, FRRR has decided to maintain its rigorous requirement of asking Indigenous organisations to painstakingly prove community support in lengthy grant applications.

“We understand Google shows thousands of attendees, positive reviews and clear community involvement… but we’re simply not ready to abandon traditional paperwork” explained a representative from FRRR, clutching a fax machine tightly.

“We prefer extensive documents and stamped letters because nothing says ‘genuine’ like spending unnecessary weeks on paperwork.”

Indigenous groups expressed mild frustration, noting:

“Our community events are literally trending online… so perhaps FRRR could also require us to confirm if water is indeed wet.”

FRRR has since acknowledged the existence of Facebook and Instagram but remains hesitant to trust platforms clearly designed for “young people” and “efficient solutions”.

We just want to renew our Government funding contracts, not communities…


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Kamilaroi jounalist from Gunnedah: Recipient of Multiple National Awards. d.foley@barayamal.com

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