Samara Billy

Samara is a proud Alawa woman and has lived in Minyerri community her whole life. She played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Minyerri Arts and Cultural Centre and is one of the entrepreneurs behind the Gulbarn Tea business. Gulbarn is a bush medicine that grows naturally on Alawa country - Samara shares the tea with cafes and restaurants around Australia and the world! Samara is proud of being a positive role model for her daughters – Jayzena, Ashlene and Letty. She is raising them to be smart, innovative, connected to culture and to work hard. 

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Quandamooka collectionWe Made a Mistake - but was it a Happy Accident?

We Made a Mistake - but was it a Happy Accident?

Jun 11, 2026

Sometimes mistakes turn into something beautiful. When producing Woven in History by Kyra Mancktelow, we accidentally ordered our old quantity of fabric — around 500 metres. The result? More garmen...

We're in the running for a NIFA Award

We're in the running for a NIFA Award

Jun 6, 2026

Finalists again! 🎉 Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists are honoured to be named finalists in the 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards for the Community Collaboration Award, celebrating strong par...

CompetitionWin an exclusive experience for you and up to 10 friends

Win an exclusive experience for you and up to 10 friends

May 7, 2026

Win an unforgettable Magpie Goose experience for you and up to 10 friends — including a private guided tour of Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose at the Museum of Brisbane, hosted by a Magpie Goose own...