Tag: Aboriginal
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S2E8 – Updates from Waddananggu and Deebing Creek
Today we check back in with two of Queensland’s long-running Aboriginal occupation protests – Deebing Creek and Waddananggu. It’s a happy story at Waddananggu as they celebrate two years of continuous occupation on Adani’s mine lease. Not so happy at Deebing Creek where they were evicted and had their camp bulldozed back in June, but…
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S2E5 Australia’s first atom bomb, and 70 years of Aboriginal people resisting the nuclear industry in South Australia
Today we are marking a not very happy anniversary – 70 years this weekend since the first nuclear weapon was detonated on the Australian mainland at Emu Fields. I speak to Karina Lester, whose father Yami was permanently blinded by the blast. We also hear about the long and continuing struggle of South Australian Aboriginal…
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S2E3 – Aboriginal perspectives on the Voice to Parliament part 2
Today is one last show on the Voice to Parliament referendum. I speak to three different Aboriginal perspectives – Bridget Cama from Uluru Dialogues, Boe Spearim from Treaty Before Voice, and Meriki Onus from Warriors for the Aboriginal Resistance. Originally broadcast 06/10/23
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S2E2 – Aboriginal perspectives on the Voice to Parliament part 1
Today we are talking about the upcoming referendum for the Voice to Parliament. I speak to Aboriginal leaders on either side of the fence – Kirstie Parker from the Uluru Dialogues who is supporting a yes vote, and Wayne Wharton from Treaty Before Voice who is saying vote no. Listen in to decide for yourself!…
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S1E27 – Fracking and the Beetaloo Basin
On today’s show we look into Origin Energy’s announcement this week that it would be selling its stake in various gas projects. What does it mean for the gas industry and our attempts to protect climate, water and country? I speak to Mudburra Traditional Owner Ray Dimakarri Dixon, Hannah Ekin from Arid Lands Environment Centre,…
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S1E23 – One year of resistance at Waddananggu
Today’s show is from on the ground at Waddananggu – the Indigenous reoccupation of Adani’s mine lease celebrating its one year anniversary. I speak to a few of the Wangan and Jagalingou mob who have been here every day for a year, plus other Aboriginal people who have come to join in the celebrations. Originally…
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S1E20 – Save the Burrup
Today we hear about the campaign to protect sacred Indigenous rock art at Murujuga in the Pilbara from being destroyed by expansion of the gas industry. We hear from a few different Ngarluma traditional owners about why this site is sacred, and what the gas industry is doing to it. Originally published 29/07/22
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S1E16 – Queen’s Jubilee Republic Special
Today’s show is a queen’s jubilee special – we talk about why Australia should ditch the royals once and for all, and what alternatives might look like. I speak to Peter Fitzsimons from the Australian Republic Movement, and Ruby Wharton from Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. Originally broadcast 10/06/22
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S1E12 – Deebing Creek and Waddananggu
Today’s episode is about sitting down on country to protect it. I speak to Yuggera man Daniel Thompson about the long-running camp at Deebing Creek near Ipswich; and to Wangan and Jagalingou man Coedie McAvoy for an update from Waddananggu – the cultural ceremony and occupation on Adani’s mine lease. Originally broadcast 13/05/22
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S1E3 The birth of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy
Today we hear how a small group of young aboriginal men started the tent embassy 50 years ago this week. We listen to a speech given at the embassy on the anniversary by Michael Anderson – who was there at the very beginning. Originally broadcast 28/01/22
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