Podcast appearances and mentions of anne poelina

In 2024, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) held a panel discussion on Degrowth as part of their Centre for Ideas series. The panellists were Tommy Wiedmann (Professor of Sustainability Research), Bronwen Morgan (Professor of Law and member of NENA), and Sabrina Chakori (CSIRO researcher). The discussion was hosted by former Deputy Lord Mayor and author of Glimpses of Utopia, Jess Scully. The panel explored sustainability and the urgent challenge of ensuring human needs are met without compromising a sustainable and inclusive future. With the kind permission of UNSW Centre for Ideas, the recording of this panel discussion is now available to listen to on the Post-Growth Australia Podcast (PGAP). Tommy Wiedmann has been a supporter of PGAP since our early days in 2021, so it was great to hear him in his element, sharing his research, knowledge, and ideas on Degrowth. We really appreciate Tommy and panel host Jess Scully giving PGAP a shout-out towards the end of the talk. We hope to return the favour by sharing this insightful discussion, which serves as an excellent introduction to Degrowth for those new to the topic. It is encouraging to see Degrowth becoming an openly discussed subject in Australian universities. Tommy also wrote a very encouraging review for PGAP on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099). We warmly invite you to add your review. This will help to broaden our outreach and encourage new listeners. Please also feel welcome to contact us (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) with your feedback or suggestions for future episode topics. Co-hosts Mark Allen (https://holisticactivism.net/) and Michael Bayliss (https://michaelbayliss.org/)share their thoughts on the panel discussion in the introduction and conclusion. For the most part, we align with the perspectives of the four panellists, but we also provide additional thoughts on how the Degrowth movement can incorporate concerns around population, which we briefly touch on in our commentary. For a more in-depth analysis, we encourage you to read the PGAP blog: “To populate or not to populate? How we can come together around the eternal debate of everyone's favourite vexed issue. (https://pgap.fireside.fm/articles/population)” We also encourage listening to two recent PGAP episodes on population, including Anne Poelina (https://pgap.fireside.fm/annepoelinapatron), who brings a First Nations' perspective to the debate, and Isaac Kabongo (https://pgap.fireside.fm/isaaceco), who brings a Ugandan/Global South perspective. Regarding the discussion on population, Tommy cited two particularly relevant scientific articles, which are well worth reading: Lamb, W. F., Wiedmann, T., Pongratz, J., Andrew, R., Crippa, M., Olivier, J. G. J., Wiedenhofer, D., Mattioli, G., Khourdajie, A. A., House, J., Pachauri, S., Figueroa, M., Saheb, Y., Slade, R., Hubacek, K., Sun, L., Ribeiro, S. K., Khennas, S., de la Rue du Can, S., Chapungu, L., Davis, S. J., Bashmakov, I., Dai, H., Dhakal, S., Tan, X., Geng, Y., Gu, B. and Minx, J. (2021) A review of trends and drivers of greenhouse gas emissions by sector from 1990 to 2018. Environmental Research Letters, 16, 073005. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/abee4e (. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/abee4e) Kikstra, J. S., Mastrucci, A., Min, J., Riahi, K. and Rao, N. D. (2021) Decent living gaps and energy needs around the world. Environmental Research Letters, 16, 095006. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac1c27 (https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac1c27) We would like to thank UNSW, the Centre for Ideas, and all four speakers for allowing PGAP to re-release this outstanding panel discussion. The original podcast of this discussion is available to listen to on the Centre for Ideas website HERE. (https://unswcentreforideas.com/article/degrowth) All views, opinions, and legacies—past and present—of the panellists and UNSW Centre for Ideas are their own and may not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of PGAP (and vice versa). Special Guests: Bronwen Morgan, Jess Scully, Sabrina Chakori, and Tommy Wiedmann.

In late 2024, Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) proudly welcomed Professor Anne Poelina as its newest Patron. This mini-episode features the audio recording from a video interview that co-host Michael Bayliss conducted with Anne as part of SPA's Meet the Patrons series. An abridged version of this interview is available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wQjr0Gk6Uo). As a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner from the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Professor Poelina brings a profound commitment to integrating Indigenous First Australian wisdom into discussions on degrowth, population, and immigration policies. At PGAP, we strongly believe that First Nations perspectives are essential in shaping a collaborative path toward a more equitable and sustainable future. Prof. Poelina's invitation to be Patron for SPA was partly inspired by her past interview on PGAP: "Saving the Martuwarra-Fitzroy river with Professor Anne Poelina (https://pgap.fireside.fm/martuwarra)". You can read more about Anne at SPA's patron page HERE (https://population.org.au/about/people/prof-anne-poelina/). Anne is also the chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council (https://www.martuwarra.org/) and her work on water security aligns with SPA's most recent discussion paper: “Big thirsty Australia: how population growth threatens our water security and sustainability (https://population.org.au/discussion-papers/water/).” We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode of PGAP! CONTACT US HERE (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) with your feedback, ideas for future episodes, or suggestions for potential guests. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with your networks, leaving a review on APPLE PODCAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099), or SUBSCRIBING (https://pgap.fireside.fm/subscribe). You can find out more about your co-hosts Mark Allen HERE (https://holisticactivism.net/)and Michael Bayliss HERE (https://michaelbayliss.org/). Special Guest: Prof. Anne Poelina.

Happy new 2024! For this very special episode of Post-Growth Australia Podcast, we interview Menang Noongar educator Larry Blight on site at the Yakamia forest, one of the few remnant pieces of bushland in Albany, which is currently under threat from overdevelopment (of course!) Larry discusses the environmental and cultural significance of the Yakamia forest. We then delve into a broader conversation across many issues such as overdevelopment, colonisation, the perils of neoliberalism and population policy. Larry incorporates his local knowledge and his connection to Boodja (Land) in what is a very deep and insightful conversation. From the Kirrah Mia (https://www.kurrahmia.com.au/about-us/) website: “Larry is a Menang Man, who is passionate about his Boodja (Land) and all things on it. Larry has extensive knowledge of local bushfoods, medicines, fauna, local stories and traditions. Larry has been passing on this knowledge through cross-cultural awareness workshops, Aboriginal tourism, school educational workshops and more.” This episode was recorded on site at the Yakamia forest with our trusty portable recorder. Being immersed within the bushland allowed for a more immersive conversation to unfold. However, it also happened to be a windy day with quite a bit of ambient sound, affecting the quality of the recording. We did our best to throw all the production tricks to sharpen the recording, and we would like to thank Andrew Skeoch and Crystal Marketing for their additional assistance. As with our previous episode at the NENA conference, (https://pgap.fireside.fm/nena2023) there is always a trade off with the intimacy of being 'live' with the unpredictable nature of sound recording, so we acknowledge the ‘rawness' of this episode. To find out more about the Yakamia forest, you may be interested in our Season Four episode “A Tribute to Community Groups fighting Big Overdevelopment in WA” (https://pgap.fireside.fm/wacommunity) where we interview Annabel Paully from the Friends of Yakamia. For more First Nations' perspective on Degrowth, you may be interested in Dr Mary Graham's address in the episode, “PGAP live at the NENA conference: Life After Capitalism (https://pgap.fireside.fm/nena2023).” We also interviewed Prof. Anne Poelina in the Season Two episode: “Saving the Martuwarra-Fitzroy river (https://pgap.fireside.fm/martuwarra)”. This episode was recorded on traditional Menang Noongar country, on lands that were never ceded and we would like to offer our respect to elders past, present and emerging. We strongly encourage you to share this very important episode with your friends, family and networks and would love it if you could take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099) or your favourite podcast platform. Degrowth is about community and we encourage a community approach to the direction of future PGAP episodes! Contact us anytime (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) with your feedback, suggestions and ideas. PGAP is made possible by the kind support of Sustainable Population Australia (https://population.org.au/). SPA has been active in including many diverse perspectives on the sometimes-contentious issue of population, including those from the Global South, as well as first generation migrant and First Nation's perspectives. More information can be found on SPA's 'diversity and social inclusion (https://population.org.au/about-population/diversity-and-social-inclusion/)' page. If you would like to support SPA in saying 'NO to a big Australia' in 2024, please consider adding your signature to their position statement. More information about your co-hosts Michael Bayliss and Mark Allen can be viewed here (https://michaelbayliss.org/) and here (https://holisticactivism.net/). Special Guest: Larry Blight.

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Anne Poelina an indigenous Australian academic and human and earth rights activist. Dr. Poelina explains her role as a “Yimardoowarra marnin,” which, translated from the Nyikina language, means “a woman who belongs to the Martuwarra River,” in Western Australia. Dr. Poelina discusses what she calls “first law,” the Aboriginal peoples' customary law covering the rules for living in coexistence with nature, the rules of conduct that hold together and bond a civil society, the principles of an ethics of care. She talks about the indigenous cultural approach to collaborative water governance underlying the legal work that she is spearheading to make sure that the development of the Fitzroy River does not lead to the mistakes made in the development of the Murray-Darling river.Please see the Matuwarra Fitzroy River Council website to learn more about the Council and its work.Dr. Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa (Indigenous Australian) woman who belongs to the Mardoowarra, the lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. Anne is currently an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Notre Dame University and a Research Fellow with Northern Australia Institute Charles Darwin University. She is also Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, an indigenous not-for-profit non-government community development organisation working with remote Aboriginal communities.The post Episode 100: Interview with Anne Poelina, Indigenous Australian and Nyikina Traditional Custodian appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda. This episode was first aired in August 2020.

Dahr Jamail speaks with Anne Poelina about the root cause of the cascading environmental and social crises of the 21st century: the Western industrialized, extractivist mindset. Anne also presents ideas for changing our perspectives and perceptions to be in community with nature, and the importance of listening to Indigenous voices.Anne Poelina is a professor and chair of Indigenous Knowledge at the University of Notre Dame Australia, as well as the chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council.

Professor Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa woman leading a battle to safeguard Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) from threats posed by mining, fracking and water extraction in Western Australia's Kimberley region. As chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, Poelina wants to ensure the global treasuer is protected for generations to come, providing water security and benefits to surrounding communities.   Anne Poelina is recorded live in conversation with Rachael Hocking at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to http://100climateconversations.com/anne-poelina

People assign themselves rights over nature all the time.  The right to extract, or the right to protect.  But what happens when you give nature its own rights?   What happens when we extend human rights to the earth?      When policy fails, can the legal system step in?  What if rivers had human rights? Join Community leader, advocate and scholar Anne Poelina, legal scholars Erinn O'Donnell and Peter Burdon on recognising personhood in the ecology around us. SPEAKERS Erin O'Donnell, Anne Poelina, Peter Burdon  HOST Tanya Ha Proudly presented by The Environment Institute

On November 15 2022 the global population hit 8 billion. Despite the fact that half of all the world's pregnancies are unplanned, any talk of global approach to family planning and reproductive health care in the global south remains controversial. So often, this is debated across the global north without including stakeholders who live in the global south and work with the issues first hand. PGAP aims to make amends for this oversight by inviting Isabella Cortes Lara to the podcast, Vice President of ‘Women for Conservation (https://womenforconservation.org/)', who work alongside rural communities in Colombia and Nepal. An incredible artist and storyteller, Isabella shares with PGAP how W4C started, the decision to focus on family planning and reproductive healthcare as a solution to the environmental and reproductive issues affecting rural Colombia, and how her artistic and spiritual approach to life intersect and inform her activism. You can find out more about Women for Conversation here (https://womenforconservation.org/). Please consider supporting their great work, by spreading the word or by making a donation. You can also read more W4C at the Sustainable Population Australia Newsletter here (https://population.org.au/newsletters/spa-newsletter-149-november-2022/). The full interview can be read at the SPA website here (https://population.org.au/spa-interviews-women-for-conservation/). On this episode, we played the track ‘Aguita de Paramo” that Isabella recorded under her artist name ‘Isavibe'. You can follow Isavibe's music at her Spotify account here (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mUdoTH9X3gJApwKEVGy3j). This interview with Women for Conversation is part of a wider dialogue on mythbusting when it comes to family planning and reproductive healthcare, especially for the global south. PGAP has been an active part in this debate. In season two we spoke with Florence Blondel (https://pgap.fireside.fm/smallfamilies), Ugandan born journalist, feminist and sustainable population advocate. In season one we spoke with CHASE Africa (https://pgap.fireside.fm/wpd) who work with communities in Kenya (a QandA with founder Robin Witt can also be read on the SPA website (https://population.org.au/spa-interviews-chase-africa/)). (Artwork from Isabella under the artist name 'Isavibe). Of course, this discussion is not just exclusive to the global south. In season two PGAP spoke with proud childfree women living in the USA and Australia (https://pgap.fireside.fm/smallfamilies). We spoke with Nandita Bajaj, (https://pgap.fireside.fm/wpb) executive director of Population Balance, whose organisation aim is to counter systemic pro-natalism. Last but certainly not least, we spoke with Prof. Anne Poelina (https://pgap.fireside.fm/martuwarra), Chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council and a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner. She brings to the table Indigenous wisdom and insight into the degrowth and population sustainability debates. The Martuwarra-Fitzroy river region is currently under much environmental stress with flash flooding in the Kimberley. Our thoughts are with all communities who live in this beautiful part of the world, human and non-human. (Image courtesy of Isavibe). PGAP is made by the kind support of Sustainable Population Australia (https://population.org.au/)(SPA). No strangers to tackling controversial issues, PGAP would like to take the opportunity to thank SPA for allowing us to take on the broader controversial issues of post-growth and degrowth with autonomy, including guests who may share different or opposing views on population. This is a good opportunity to remind that all perspectives and legacies of PGAP guests and their respective organisations are their own and may not always reflect those of PGAP and SPA. During the interview, Isabella referred to the fantastic work of Kate Raeworth (of doughnut economics). A link to her Ted Talk can be watched here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhcrbcg8HBw&t=548s). As always, we strongly encourage you to spread the post-growth message. Share this episode with your friends, family, colleagues and networks. Rate and review PGAP on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099). Contact us (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) with your feedback, suggestions and guest recommendations. Want to find out more about your hosts? You can find out more about Mark Allen, Holistic Activism and Town Planning Rebellion here (https://holisticactivism.net/). You can find out more about Michael Bayliss at his website here (https://michaelbayliss.org/). Special Guest: Isabella Cortes Lara.

This week Earth Matters explores how uniting Indigenous world views with emerging legal concepts offers a strengthened calls for rights for nature.  It's a republication of 2DRY FMs Water Watch episode from World Water week in 2022, featureing Prof. Anne Poelina, a Kimberley, Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous scholar and chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council and Dr Erin O'Donnell from the Melbourne University School of Law speaking at a webinar by Resources, Environment and Development Group at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University.  With thanks to the Crawford School of Public Policy for permission to redistribute their webinar. The full presentation is available at https://youtu.be/kixgWtkDHPA Support the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Councils Fundraising efforts at www.martuwarra.org/donate Earth Matters Episode #1383 produced by Megan Williams

We see Indigenous art and motifs used extensively in Australian tourism marketing campaigns but do Indigenous communities and businesses benefit from this branding?Anne Poelina — a Nyikina Warrwa woman from the Mardoowarra River in Western Australia's Kimberley region — is on a mission to make sure they do.This was first broadcast on May 28, 2022.

In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this second episode, Josie and Daniel are joined by Dr Anne Poelina, Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies at the University of Notre Dame and a Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous woman from the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Regeneration is often positioned as a recent development in sustainable practice, but the principles that underpin this approach – connecting with place and living in harmony with natural systems – have been woven through cultures and wisdom traditions since the dawn of human history. In this episode, Josie and Daniel yarn with Dr Anne Poelina, a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner and guardian of the Mardoowarra, Lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.Dr Anne Poelina is Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies and Senior Research Fellow at the Nulungu Institute, University of Notre Dame Australia, and a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner from the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Anne is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. She is also on the steering committee for Regenerative Songlines, an Indigenous-led network working to develop a continent-wide framework for regeneration in Australia.  Join the Re-generation:https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures

In this episode of Post-Growth Australia, we welcome back Dr Michelle Maloney, National Convenor of Australia Earth Law Alliance (AELA), to discuss the exciting new Greenprints initiative. Quoting from the AELA Website (https://www.earthlaws.org.au/our-programs/greenprints/), Greenprints “provides a practical, step-by-step approach to help people understand both the big picture and the small details, of how to transform our societies and thrive within our ecological limit”. Greenprints “offers a process to help us find and use the very best sustainability & regenerative approaches, so we can redesign societies to thrive within our local, regional & global ecological limits.” This episode was recorded online during severe gale force winds in Albany and severe rainfall in Brisbane, which unfortunately impacted on the resulting sound quality. Unfortunately folks, climate change even impacts our podcast listening experience! More information can be found on the Greenprints website here (https://www.greenprints.org.au/). An introductory video from Michelle on Greenprints can be watched on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glM8lNINF8o). (A model of the greenprints steps reproduced here with courtesy from the Greenprints website) Greenprints is a practical tool for community groups, workplaces and local government. If you or your community would benefit from Greenprints, please contact AELA, details on their website here. (https://www.earthlaws.org.au/) The online seminar from Prof. Will Steffen, where I first heard about the Greenprints initiative, can be viewed on YouTube here: “Planetary Boundaries: 2022 Update with Professor Will Steffen - Greenprints Exchange Workshop Series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1vSWPsjknI&t=1s).” Steffen also presented at the March 2022 Fenner conference which I helped to organise with Sustainable Population Australia (https://population.org.au/). A video of the presentation can also be viewed on YouTube: “Can we feed all the people and not destroy the Earth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90h5DOFNtUE&t=1s)?” Dr Michelle Maloney was previously interviewed by PGAP all the way back in Season 1. One of our more popular episodes, “Reimagining an Earth Centered Economy with Michelle Maloney” can be heard here (https://pgap.fireside.fm/4). You may also be interested in the second season PGAP episode: “Saving the Martuwarra-Fitzroy river with Professor Anne Poelina (https://pgap.fireside.fm/martuwarra).” Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner who chairs the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council and is working alongside AELA and the Greenprints initiative. Did you enjoy this episode? You can support PGAP by sharing this and other episodes of PGAP with your friends, family and networks. Rate and review PGAP on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099). We are grateful for any constructive feedback or ideas for future guests and episodes, contact us here (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact). More information regarding PGAP host Michael Bayliss can be found at my personal website here (https://michaelbayliss.org/). All opinions from PGAP guests, including their past or present legacies, are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of PGAP or Sustainable Population Australia, who support this podcast. Special Guest: Dr Michelle Maloney.

We see Indigenous art and motifs used extensively in Australian tourism marketing campaigns but do Indigenous communities and businesses benefit from this branding? Anne Poelina — a Nyikina Warrwa woman from the Mardoowarra River in Western Australia's Kimberley region — is on a mission to make sure they do.

We see Indigenous art and motifs used extensively in Australia's marketing campaigns. But do Indigenous communities and businesses benefit from this branding? Professor Anne Poelina — a Nyikina Warrwa woman from the Mardoowarra River in Western Australia's Kimberley region — is making sure they do. Then we turn to the grand old piles that dot the British Isles. Today, these buildings are more likely to host film and tv crews or tour groups. This is a marked turnaround given many were left in ruins, sold off, or simply demolished as aristocratic families fought over the scraps of empire by the end of the Second World War. Adrian Tinniswood has compiled this history in a new book, Noble Ambitions: The Fall and Rise of the Post-War Country House. Afterward, meet the team behind Growing Farmers — a new community organisation pairing trainee urban farmers with residents who want their empty yards to become flourishing, small-scale market gardens. Jonathan took a trip to meet farm host Sapphire McMulla-Fisher in Melbourne's outer-north, along with Growing Farmers' president Alice Crowe.   Finally, for Colin Bisset's latest edition of Iconic Designs we look at the mighty little box that revolutionised how we store food: the Tetra Pak.

This is episode #13 of the podcast and it's Thursday, the 10th of March, 2022.My invited speaker today is Dr. Nicole Redvers, a member of the Deninu K'ue (“Deneh-noo-kweh”) First Nation in Denendeh. She has worked with Indigenous patients, scholars, and communities around the globe her entire career. Dr. Redvers is an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota where she helped develop and launch the first Indigenous health PhD program. Dr. Redvers is co-founder and current board chair of Canadian charity the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation based in Yellowknife, NWT, providing traditional Indigenous-rooted Land-based wellness supports to northerners. She has been actively involved at regional, national and international levels promoting the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in both human and planetary health research and practice. She authored the trade paperback book titled, ‘The Science of the Sacred: Bridging Global Indigenous Medicine Systems and Modern Scientific Principles'.We started the discussion with the inclusion of indigenous perspectives in planetary health and sustainable healthcare education, and then we narrowed the topic to the revitalization of traditional wellness services in the Canadian north with a focus on the preservation of Traditional Medicines. She hopes her book will help build bridges between traditional knowledge and western medicine. We've also talked about the considerable interest (and even some initiatives out there) to create immersive experiences to teach indigenous languages and bring awareness to indigenous knowledge and perspective, and to the traditional healing practices in a land-based setting. Here is the show.Show Notes:- promoting the inclusion of indigenous perspectives in planetary health and sustainable healthcare education. - defining Traditional Medicine(s) - building “bridges” between traditional knowledge and western medicine - Indigenous languages and their connection to the land and wellness - immersive experiences to teach indigenous languages and bring awareness to indigenous knowledge and perspective in a land-based settingNote:Link to Dr. Redver's book:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599277/the-science-of-the-sacred-by-nicole-redversnd/Paper mentioned:Nicole Redvers, Yuria Celidwen, Clinton Schultz, Ojistoh Horn, Cicilia Githaiga, Melissa Vera, Marlikka Perdrisat, Lynn Mad Plume, Daniel Kobei, Myrna Cunningham Kain, Anne Poelina, Juan Nelson Rojas, Be'sha Blondin. The determinants of planetary health: an Indigenous consensus perspective. Lancet Planet Health 2022; 6: e156–63

The festive season is upon us as we wrap close to another year in the decade of consequence. To ‘celebrate', PGAP host Michael Bayliss shares his own personal vision for a post-growth future. He looks back nostalgically on his Melbourne years, reflecting on the many successes and challenges from ten years in many various grassroots community initiatives. He also plays a selection of songs, penned by himself or by friends that espouse the Degrowth values of this podcast even if they may not inspire complete festive cheer. Enjoy! During our break between seasons, PGAP has been busy updating the graphics and the sound. What do you think of the new look? The graphics were provided by Adelaide's Squeaky Pea Designs (https://www.squeakypeadesigns.com/). The new intro theme was provided by Perth based composer and film scorer Nicholas Gardiner (https://www.nicholasgardiner.com/). Please contact PGAP anytime (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) to share your thoughts. Rate and review PGAP on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099) – that would be the perfect Christmas gift (hint! Hint!) I also have a brand new Website now! Check it out here (https://michaelbayliss.org/). ‘Michalbayliss.org' is a depository of all my creativity, public outreach and multimedia projects over the years. I can also be contacted through the website for any collaborative opportunities that you may have in mind. I am available for interview, article writing, sound/video editing, project management, all at very competitive degrowth rates. PGAP is not the only podcast where I have been busy. I have recently been a guest on both the ‘Overpopulation Podcast' (https://population.org.au/spa-interviewed-on-overpopulation-podcast/) and ‘The Steady Stater' (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1244474/9663103) where I have been honoured to have some of my most enjoyable conversations in my life with some of the best hosts and all round human beings one could hope for. Stick around and have a gander! I mentioned Town Planning Rebellion (https://holisticactivism.net/town-planning-rebellion-tpr/) on this episode and have interviewed TPR's founder, Mark Allen, on two occasions during PGAP's history. Mark has been particularly influential on my activism, outlook and attitudes, and I strongly recommending checking out ‘Holistic Activism' (https://holisticactivism.net/). Mark also founded the music project ‘Counting Backwards' who provided the exclusively demo track ‘Miserable Sodding Christmas' for this episode. You can discover Counting Backwards music here (https://countingbackwards.bandcamp.com/). Speaking of influences. I would like to acknowledge the work of Michelle Maloney, Anitra Nelson, Ian Lowe, Katherine Trebeck and Anne Poelina for having an impact on my views, outlooks, and philosophical positions that I have shared on this episode. I've been lucky enough to have them all as guests on PGAP! I'm sure we don't share eye to eye on every single issue and I'm quite proud of holding my own opinions. Nevertheless, it is good to wear your influences on your sleeve! And finally, my band Shock Octopus, shared two songs on this episode: ‘A Deer Caught In The Headlights' (https://shockoctopus.bandcamp.com/track/a-deer-caught-in-the-headlights-4) and ‘So Far From Home (https://shockoctopus.bandcamp.com/track/so-far-from-home)'. The entire catalogue can be seen on Bandcamp (https://shockoctopus.bandcamp.com/)or on my website. (https://michaelbayliss.org/music) Stick around for the new year when PGAP launches season 3 in style with a star studded cast of special guests. Until then, have a great festive season.

This is our customary sign-off episode for the year – a package of highlights from our brilliant array of guests throughout 2021, accompanied by some of the music and sounds of Country you heard along the way. Here's the 'track list': • To our podcast theme song The System, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra - Damon Gameau (ep 77), Jeff Pow & Michelle McManus (ep 78) • To the sounds of Country at one of the magnificent restoration sites at Twin Creeks - Keith Bradby (ep 79) • To River Feeling by Kalaji - Nicol Ragland (ep 80), Tim Winton (ep 81), Geoff Bastyan (ep 82), Peter Veth (ep 83) & Anne Poelina (ep 84) • To Faraway Castle, by Rae Howell & Sunwrae - Cathy McGowan (ep 85), Stephen Jenkinson (ep 86), Willem Ferwerda (ep 87), Gaala Watson & Rob Pekin (ep 88), Courtney Young & Ian Congdon (ep 89), Robert Kennedy, Kate Raworth & Marieke van Doorninck (ep 90) • Lynne Kelly (ep 92) • To Stones & Bones, by Owls of the Swamp - Margo Neale (ep 93), Mark Jones (ep 94), Leon Khan & Owen James (ep 95), Paul Hawken (ep 96) • We Can Change the World (The Regeneration Song) by AY Young and Jonathan Russell of The Head & The Heart • To Liyan by Kalaji – Alessandro Pelizzon (ep 97) & Anne Poelina (ep 98) • To Jeremiah Johnson – Katherine Trebeck & Mike Salvaris (ep 99), Chris Henggeler (ep 100), Eva Orner (ep 101) • To the sounds of Nyul Nyul Country - Bruno Dann & partner Marion (ep 102) • To Beethoven's Piano Sonata no.15 in D major op.28 "Pastoral" - I. Allegro, by Karine Gilanyan (sourced from the Free Music Archive) - Charles Massy (ep 103) • Fate, in full, by Stephen Jenkinson (from ep 86) • Closing the year with the close of our theme song, The System, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra. Title pic: Regenerating creeks, wetlands and groundcover at Kachana Station in the Kimberley (Anthony James). With thanks to all the wonderful musicians who generously granted permission for their music to be heard here. Get more: To access the full catalogue of episodes, head to our website https://www.regennarration.com or wherever you get your podcasts. The RegenNarration is an independent, ad-free, freely available podcast, thanks to the generous support of listeners. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by becoming a podcast patron, donor or partner at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for listening, have a wonderful festive season and see you again in 2022!

This is a special bonus episode of sorts, a live conversation event with Nyikina Warrwa elder, Dr Anne Poelina. We last spoke on the podcast for episode 84 back in May, on the launch of Regenerative Songlines Australia, and resolved to catch up on her country here in the Kimberley later in the year. We ended up doing that at this live event I was honoured to host the Q&A for - a screening of the film we also talked about in May, The Serpent's Tale. It's the story of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, its ancient Country, its First Peoples, its First Law, its need for recognition and protection, and its abundant opportunities for new economies, and as Anne puts it, the overarching need for sustainable lifeways on Country for Aboriginal people. I wasn't sure if this would turn into a podcast episode. But when the previous episode with Alessandro Pelizzon revealed such profound and significant global implications stemming from Anne's work and what's happening here, it had to be. All the more, given the quality and consequence of the dialogue that night. Given, then, that this is in addition to the usual weekly releases, I initially thought I'd produce a shorter summary version of the conversation. I did edit it down a little, partly due to sound issues, but the conversation gets more profound as it goes, and it's so connected and applicable to dialogue happening right around this country and elsewhere. We're so in this together. 4.10 - Anne and Anthony. 18.35 - Mark Norval, nationally recognised artist and teacher in the region for 40 years. 19.55 - Amanda Dexter, Shire CEO. 24.40 - Peter McCumstie, former Shire President. 29.50 - Anthony James. 32.40 - Professor of Sustainability Peter Newman. 35.10 - Eleanor, local Derby woman. 37.30 - Geoff Haerewa, Shire President. 44.10 - Mark Norval again. 47.10 – Unknown. 49.25 - Amanda Dexter again. 51.30 - Peter McCumstie again. 55.30 - Victor, Anne's old Bunuba school mate who was born in the river. 56.40 – Final words from Anne. For those less familiar with Anne, she is Chair of the esteemed Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, an international award winner, has multiple postgraduate degrees, and over 30 years' experience in Indigenous health, education, language and community development. This conversation was recorded live at the Sporties in Derby, on Nyikina Country, 9 October 2021. With thanks to the Red Shed Derby Women's Collective, Harry Jakamarra and 6DBY Larrkardi Radio. CORRECTION: Where Anne talks about the sacred site on her country as being 100 million years old, she later corrected this – it's a ridge that is 20 million years old, on bedrock that is 200 million years old. Title slide image: Dr Anne Poelina, live on the night (pic: Chris Lean). You can see a selection of other photos from the event on The RegenNarration website. Music: River Feeling, at the start of the episode, and Liyan, at the end, both by Anne's son Mark Coles-Smith, composing as Kalaji (joined in Liyan by the wonderful Ursula Yovich). Get more: Dr Anne Poelina - https://www.majala.com.au/anne-poelina You're invited to a special event on 26 October 2021, for Regenerative Songlines Australia, featuring Anne - https://events.humanitix.com/regen-songlines-26oct The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council – https://martuwarrafitzroyriver.org/ Trailer for the film, The Serpent's Tale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NgiiGEBbtw A new short film on elder and artist Mervyn Street, by Sarah Laborde (who also contributed to The Serpent's Tale) - https://www.nespnorthern.edu.au/publications/veins-of-the-country-video/ Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by becoming a donor or patron of the podcast. Just head to the website at https://www.regennarration.com/support, and follow the prompts. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.

There has been a rush this year of landmark court decisions on climate change, ruling on duties of care, emissions reductions, and other actions for corporations and governments, in Australia and around the world. It's another sign this generation is changing things, and fast. And some of the broader change afoot is even more powerful than what's hitting the headlines. This is one of those rapid systemic developments we can easily take for granted. In just over a decade we have witnessed the incredible rise in ecological jurisprudence and the rights of nature. The notion of ecocide is now being officially tabled, there are a number of famous instances of rivers being granted legal rights, and all this is just the tip of the iceberg. It's bubbling up everywhere. In just twelve years it's gone from whether this could happen, to how it can best happen. And just a few years ago, out of a conversation between today's guest and Nyikina elder Dr Anne Poelina, a concept was landed upon that just might unlock the door to colonial law finally recognising First Law. And more profoundly still, in a way that involves us all in understanding the depths of what that means, the enormous gifts it offers, and how it might just end up transforming everything. Dr Alessandro Pelizzon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Justice at Southern Cross University. He is one of the founding members of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the Australian Earth Laws Alliance, he has been an expert member of the UN Harmony with Nature programme, and supported the drafting of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Geneva. Alessandro has been exploring the emerging phenomenon of rights of nature, Wild Law and Earth Jurisprudence since its inception. This conversation was recorded on 2 September 2021, with thanks to the team at the Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation for the use of their studio. Title slide image: Alessandro Pelizzon (supplied). Music: The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra The tune accompanying the introduction is by Jeremiah Johnson Stones & Bones, by Owls of the Swamp Get more: On Dr Alessandro Pelizzon - https://www.scu.edu.au/about/university-council/council-members/alessandro-pelizzon/ For an hilarious and poignant connection with this episode, listen back from about the 28-minute mark of my conversation with Margo Neale in episode 93, ‘Songlines', on how First Law was made. Alessandro's music choices were: - Souad Massi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souad_Massi - Faun - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faun_%28band%29 Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by becoming a donor or patron of the podcast. Just head to the website at https://www.regennarration.com/support, and follow the prompts. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.

Mark Jones is a crocodile handling, campaign building, award-winning Australian film-maker. He has been living and working extensively in the Kimberley for nearly 30 years, since unexpectedly becoming a novice camera operator with revered adventure film maker Malcolm Douglas. Mark develops stories and films with deep underlying messages that reflect this very special part of the world, and its increasingly important part in where we go from here as a society and civilisation. And all that is coming out in both his films and activism to profound effect. Mark has helped lead one of the most formative and successful campaigns in Australian history. And he's collaborated with some of the greats in Australian film and television, also producing for some of the larger international TV broadcasters including the BBC, and NHK in Japan. The WA State Library will archive his collection in 2022. Most recently, Mark directed The Serpent's Tale, the spectacular half-hour film produced in collaboration with the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, that Anne Poelina and I talked about in episode 84. Now he's onto making the epic and vital Stories in Stone, collaborating with other previous guests on this podcast like Lynne Kelly (ep 92) and Albert Wiggan (ep 34). It's the culmination of a life's work to date, on what science and traditional knowledge are showing us, about the messages left by our ancient ancestors for future generations. This is the first in a series of episodes on-location in the Kimberley – a region often described as one of the last great remaining wildernesses left on the planet. To the Original people, as the Stories in Stone blurb puts it, it's seen as ‘Country', a vast Cultural landscape where story, song, geography and art meld into an epic story with no beginning… and no end. This conversation was recorded by the mud flats of Roebuck Bay in Broome, on 2 August 2021. Title slide image: Mark Jones (supplied). You can see a selection of spectacular photographs by Mark on The RegenNarration website. Music: The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Tune accompanying the introduction is by Jeremiah Johnson Stones and Bones, by Owls of the Swamp Get more: Mark Jones website - https://www.markjonesfilms.com.au/ The Serpent's Tale trailer (stay tuned to the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council for more on the launch of the film on the festival circuit soon – and note there'll be a community screening in Derby, Western Australia on 9 October 2021) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NgiiGEBbtw Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by becoming a donor or a patron of the podcast. Just head to the website at https://www.regennarration.com/support, and follow the prompts. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.

Please give what you can during our annual Radiothon fundraiser—You can donate now online and pledge your donation to Earth Matters —or call the station on 03 9419 8377 Radiothon 2021 Live Show: PLUS CRN edition of La Via Campesina Then & Now Check out our once a year "live in the studio" 3CR Radiothon Show with all the Earth Matters crew together—Bec Horridge, Megan Williams and Nicky Stott. Highlighting the voices of Arabunna Elder Kevin Buzzacott & Kamilaroi Elder Polly Cutmore at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra. Also Wiradjuri Elder Ray Woods and Nyikina Warrwa woman Dr Anne Poelina. As well as an update with Chris Schuringa from Goongerah Environment Centre on the recent Errinundra blockade victory and upcoming actions.  PLUS BONUS CRN show (starts at 29 mins) This week on our Weds 6am repeat slot and also on the Community Radio Network at other radio stations around Australia (who also play Earth Matters) we featured the history and current actions of the La Via Campesina food sovereignty and agroecology movement (a global network of peasant and small farmers organisations and unions); plus an update on the staunch peasant resistance in Colombia against recent horrific opppressions by brutal rightwing paramilitary & large landowners. With guests: Paul Nicholson, La Via Campesina founder Nuri Martinez, La Via Campesina & National Peasants Union (FENSUAGRO)  This audio was sourced with thanks from a webinar kindly recorded during the fabulous Oxford Real Farming Conference 2021—check it out!   Earth Matters #1301 was produced by Nicky Stott    

Anne Poelina, the daughter of a Timorese pearl diver and an Indigenous mother, has always been drawn back to her home town of Broome (R)

Anne Poelina, the daughter of a Timorese pearl diver and an Indigenous mother, has always been drawn back to her home town of Broome (R)

This is an excerpt from episode 84 featuring the last 20 minutes or so of my conversation with Dr Anne Poelina. We pick up the conversation with Anne's powerful articulation of a way to proceed with planning in the Kimberley, on the back of an existing federal government bioregional framework. We go on to talk more about the incredible new film The Serpent's Tale, leading to Anne's heart-rending plea for more of us to correspond with the West Australian government by May 31st. She goes on to suggest how. And her story of the blind Aboriginal elder who sang his way to Uluru – 6 times! – offers a touchstone for the profound nature of the Songlines, and of so much what we stand to gain together, by standing together now. A true circular economy, as Mary Graham puts it - in relationship with everything. Anne often talks about ‘waking up the snake' – the consciousness of the people. We close with me asking her whether she thinks this is happening. You can hear the rest of our conversation in the main episode, ‘Regenerative Songlines: Film, First Law & the Martuwarra Fitzroy River' - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/084-regenerative-songlines You can see a few terrific photographs on that episode web page too. Title slide pic: Martuwarra (pic: Mark Jones). Music: Liyan, by Anne's son Mark Coles-Smith, composing as Kalaji (joined by the wonderful Ursula Yovich). Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going. Get in touch any time by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening!

This special episode departs from the usual schedule, as there's a particularly pressing aspect to this one. Dr Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa (Indigenous Australian) woman who belongs to the Mardoowarra, the lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She is also Chair of the esteemed Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council. When Anne and I last spoke for the podcast, in Broome a few years ago, I said this: “If anywhere epitomizes the critical time we're in, it's in the spectacular cultural and natural landscapes of her homeland. Almost incredibly, there are 40,000+ fracking wells slated for this area, along with the damming of the Fitzroy River, and more ‘old-model' industrial agriculture. Yet the next economy is also in tow here, and this is where Anne is currently focusing her extraordinary breadth of cross-cultural knowledge and experience.” Three years on and a power of work has been done. This includes the forming of Regenerative Songlines Australia. It's to launch in NAIDOC Week. And while that ‘old industrial model' lurks in the Kimberley, a profound new film screened last week called The Serpent's Tale. It documents the creation of Martuwarra, the National Heritage listed Fitzroy River. And its launch draws attention to an important state government submission process on now, while invoking deeper connection with the River and Country generally. This episode was recorded on 20 May and released on 24 May 2021, the anniversary of the exploding of the Juukan Gorge last year, which destroyed a 46,000-year heritage site. A reminder that the stakes couldn't be higher, in terms of staving off disaster, but also ushering in the emerging new story of connection and regeneration. For those less familiar with Anne, she is also an international award winner, Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, a qualified nurse, traditional midwife, has multiple postgraduate degrees, and over 30 years' experience in Indigenous health, education, language and community development. Title slide image: Dr Anne Poelina (supplied). You'll find a selection of photographs from Anne on the episode web page. Music: River Feeling, at the start of the episode, and Liyan, at the end, both by Anne's son Mark Coles-Smith, composing as Kalaji (joined in Liyan by the wonderful Ursula Yovich). Get more: Dr Anne Poelina - https://www.majala.com.au/anne-poelina The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council – https://martuwarrafitzroyriver.org/ Trailer for the film, The Serpent's Tale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NgiiGEBbtw Make a submission or write an email or letter by 31 May 2021 - https://www.likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper Regenerative Songlines Australia, to launch in NAIDOC Week - https://www.regenerative-songlines.net.au/ The Council is keen to show the film again in the next month so please subscribe to their email list via the website to be updated - https://martuwarrafitzroyriver.org/newsletter And to listen to previous episodes with Anne (ep 21), Tyson Yunkaporta (ep 70), the ‘Law of the Land' panel conversation (ep 71), and Mary Graham's ‘New Economy' presentation (ep 26) - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes Thanks very much to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! Get in touch by text or audio at https://www.regennarration.com/story And thanks for listening.

The ‘Tasmanian Perspectives’ series of PGAP examines the lives, projects and perspectives of Post-Growth game changers who have left the mainland to start a new life in Tasmania. What made them decide to jump the Bass Strait? How is it all working out for them? Should you follow by example and make the move yourself? For the first episode, PGAP had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tania Brookes from the Reseed Centre in Penguin. Tania Brookes is an indigenous Maori woman living on Palawa country in lutruwita, Tasmania, Australia. Currently Tania is the Administrator for the Community Exchange Network Tasmania (CENTs) and is co Administrator for the national Community Exchange System in Australia covering LETS, Community Currency and Time Banking groups around Australia. Tania is a permaculture practitioner/educator affiliated with the RESEED Centre and Live Well Tasmania in northwest Tasmania. Tania discusses with me her reasons for moving to Tasmania from suburban Melbourne and the wonderful community she is now part of in the northwest. She shares her insightsof how the welcoming Tasmanian spirit in smaller, more intimate towns creates a culture of stronger community and giving. We discuss the joys and challenges of being involved in the broader permaculture community, and where permaculture ethics intersect with indigenous values of connection and care for country. We explore the role of spirituality to reconnect with the earth and each other, and finally, Tania shares her vision for change in regards to town planning and the growth based economy more broadly. I had an absolute blast talking to Tania – her care for people, community and place are really on show throughout our discussion. I would like to thank Tania for inviting me to her home and for letting me rearrange her living room to fit all my ridiculous over the top recording equipment! When I arrived she played for me a beautiful piece of local music, ‘My Mother the Mountain’ from Claire Anne Taylor. I was taken so much by the beauty of the song and Claire’s unique expressive voice. With Claire’s permission, I play this track at the end of the interview, as I believe it perfectly encapsulates the connection to family, community and place that were core values discussed in this interview. This interview was made possible by support from Holistic Activism (https://holisticactivism.net/) and Town Planning Rebellion (https://holisticactivism.net/town-planning-rebellion-tpr/). Also a shout out to SPA (https://population.org.au/) for making PGAP possible. _PGAP wishes to acknowledge and pay respect to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and original owners, and continuing custodians of this land on which this episode was recorded and acknowledge Elders – past, present and emerging. _ Did you enjoy this episode and would like to explore more? The Reseed Centre (https://www.reseed.net.au/)in Penguin is an incredible community hub. Click here (https://www.reseed.net.au/) to find out more I also had the privilege to visit Live Well Tasmania (https://lwt.org.au/)in Wynyard, also doing incredible things. Tania Brookes is the administrator for Community Exchange Network Tasmania (http://cent.net.au/) (CENT) – find out more about their great work here (http://cent.net.au/). Claire Anne Taylor’s ‘My Mother, The Mountain’ has nearly 21 000 views on YouTube! Help give her OVER 21 000 views by clicking here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT7TAFVQDOA). You can also buy her music at her website here (https://www.claireannetaylor.com/store). We name-checked Town Planning Rebellion and Holistic Activism in this episode, who helped make this interview possible. Check them out (https://holisticactivism.net/). Liked this episode of PGAP? You might like…. My interview with Prof. Anne Poelina (https://pgap.fireside.fm/martuwarra), Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner, gives insight into a First Nation perspective on connection and care for country which I felt resonated with many of Tania’s own insights. Artist as Family (https://pgap.fireside.fm/artistasfamily) explores a family who moved to rural Victoria to live a life a voluntary simplicity and foster a strong local community gift economy connection. Finally, if you’re here because of the permaculture, you can’t go past my interview with David Holmgren! (https://pgap.fireside.fm/holmgren) Want to connect more with PGAP? You can contact us here (https://pgap.fireside.fm/contact) Subscribe to us here (https://pgap.fireside.fm/subscribe) I'm pretty sure that a link the episode on Apple Podcast can be found here (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/post-growth-australia-podcast/id1522194099) Until next time! Special Guest: Tania Brookes.

The Martuwarra or Fitzroy River in the Kimberely, WA, is one of the last pristine rivers on Earth, but farming magnates are seeking to open up this unique ecosystem to irrigation and undermine decades of community action to protect this river system.  Guests: Dr Anne Poelina, Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner and Chair of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River CouncilMartin Pritchard, Director of Environs KimberleyMonique Barker, Campaign Coordinator of Kimberley - Like Nowhere Else Sign the petition to protect the Martuwarra - Fitzroy Riverhttps://www.environskimberley.org.au/protect_fitzroy This week's show is #1267 and was produced by Megan Williams

Decades of legal protection for the living world haven't stopped it being progressively destroyed. So what do we need to do, and what's currently being done, to regenerate the law of the land and better protect and restore the living world? Thinking about all this again in recent weeks, prompted me to go back to a recording of a live panel event I produced on the topic at Melbourne's Federation Square back in 2015 (billed Preventing Crimes Against Nature at the time). I was moved all over again by the conversation that night, featuring some of the major system changes at play, and the cultural changes so intertwined with them. You'll hear: - Nicola Rivers, co-CEO of Environmental Justice Australia, who came to this event directly from the first national conference of the Panel of Experts on Environmental Law deliberating on the 'next generation' of legislative frameworks for the protection of nature; - Dr Alessandro Pelizzon is now Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Justice at Southern Cross University, one of the founding members of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, and supported the drafting of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; - Professor Kate Auty, brilliant community figurehead, former Victorian and ACT Commissioner of Sustainability and Environment, and now Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria; and - Michael Leunig, National Living Treasure, cartoonist and esteemed elder of the Understandascope, generating a wellspring of commentary on political, cultural and emotional life spanning more than forty years. This event was organised a little on the fly, so while we tried to have a First Nations voice directly on this panel, it didn't happen on this occasion (though my conversation with Tyson Yunkaporta for the previous episode 70 speaks straight into this one in many ways, as does an earlier conversation with Anne Poelina for episode 21). Join us for a series of 10 minute presentations from each speaker (in the sequence above), before our all-in conversation. Note: Ellen Sandell, MP for the seat of Melbourne where this event was held, sent a brief message in to the event, which is why you'll hear her referred to in the conversation. Title slide pic: Gantheaume Point, near Broome in the Kimberley region of WA (Anthony James). With thanks to Carly, James and the Understandascope team for co-creating this event, Chris Grose from Scout Films, and the National Sustainable Living Festival. Music: Faraway Castle, by Rae Howell & Sunwrae - see a wonderful film clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYAyUK8WWC4&feature=youtu.be Get more: You can hear the rest of our conversation with audience Q&A in an extra to this episode - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/071-extra-the-coolamon-trees Australian Story - https://www.abc.net.au/austory/breaking-new-ground/12697330 Aussies can take vital action ahead of the federal government's current bill reaching the Senate shortly - https://www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/end-animal-extinction#gs.h26qat With the growing movement asserting ‘First Law', you can support this petition from the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council - https://www.change.org/t/first-law-en-gb Dr Alessandro Pelizzon - https://www.scu.edu.au/about/contacts/staff-directory/staff/30709.php Australian Panel of Experts on Environmental Law - http://www.placesyoulove.org/expertpanel/ Environmental Justice Australia - https://www.envirojustice.org.au/ David Mowaljarlai - https://www.magabala.com/products/yorro-yorro The Understandascope, building on the legacy of my old mate and mentor Frank Fisher - https://www.regennarration.com/understandascope Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.

In this, the 100th episode of the Sustainability Agenda, we speak to Dr. Anne Poelina an indigenous Australian academic and human and earth rights activist. Dr. Poelina explains her role as a “Yimardoowarra marnin,” which, translated from the Nyikina language, means “a woman who belongs to the Martuwarra River,” in Western Australia. Dr. Poelina discusses what she calls “first law,” the Aboriginal peoples' customary law covering the rules for living in coexistence with nature, the rules of conduct that hold together and bond a civil society, the principles of an ethics of care. She talks about the indigenous cultural approach to collaborative water governance underlying the legal work that she is spearheading to make sure that the development of the Fitzroy River does not lead to the mistakes made in the development of the Murray-Darling river.Please see the Matuwarra Fitzroy River Council website to learn more about the Council and its work.Dr. Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Warrwa (Indigenous Australian) woman who belongs to the Mardoowarra, the lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. She is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. Anne is currently an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with Notre Dame University and a Research Fellow with Northern Australia Institute Charles Darwin University. She is also Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, an indigenous not-for-profit non-government community development organisation working with remote Aboriginal communities.The post Episode 100: Interview with Anne Poelina, Indigenous Australian and Nyikina Traditional Custodian appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

Kimberley Calling: The Frack is BackThe WA moratorium on fracking is to be lifted in the Kimberley next month, with an estimated 40,000 wells set to be drilled across the region. Meanwhile big agribusiness is making moves to put a developmental squeeze on the iconic Fitzroy River. Once again, Tradional Owners & local environment groups are putting the call out for grass roots supporters around the country to get ready to mobilise for another gigantic battle to protect the unique ecological & cultural diversity of this vast and stunningly pristine landscape. With guests: Dr Anne Poelina, Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council; Martin Pritchard, Environs Kimberley; and guest presenter Viv Malo from The Black BlockEarth Matters #1201 was produced by Nicky Stott 

We're signing off for the year with an episode of highlights from our wonderful array of guests throughout 2018. With sincere thanks for tuning in, continuing to share and rate the podcast, and of course for donating and supporting its production. It couldn't happen without you. Thanks also for getting in touch throughout the year to tell us how much you've valued the podcast, and what you'd like to hear in future. It's been great to see our listener numbers spike this year, and even more fulfilling to hear how the stories are landing and what the podcast means to you. Thank you very much! Have a wonderful festive season and we hope to join you again for a regenerative new year. - 2018 Theme, featuring Let Them Know, by Public Opinion Afro Orchestra (& a range of guests from 2017) - Paul Hawken (from podcast #013, accompanied by Gone Clear, from the album Modern Country by William Tyler) - Frances Jones & David Pollock from Wooleen Station (from podcast #016, recorded live in Melbourne) - Tim Winton (from podcast #017, with backing ocean sounds at Ningaloo Reef) - Denise Fitch (from podcast #018) - Evan Pensini (from podcast #019) - Mary Crooks (from podcast #020) - Dr Anne Poelina (from podcast #021) - Song for the Mardoowarra, by Gwen Knox in collaboration with Anne Poelina, played by Mick Stevens, and sung by the Broome Primary School Choir - Martin Pritchard (from podcast #022) - Richard Heinberg (from podcast #023) - Frank Fisher (from podcast #024) - Chris Henggeler (from podcast #025) - Jacqueline Henggeler (from podcast #025 Extra) - Dr Mary Graham (from podcast #026) - Moira Lanzarin (from podcast #027) - Emma-Kate Rose (from podcast #028) - Katherine Trebeck (from podcast #029) - Damon Gameau (from podcast #030) - Hugh Mackay (from podcast #031) - Charles Massy (from podcast #032) - Sounds of Severn Park (Charles' farm) - Back home by the Indian Ocean Due to licencing restrictions, most of our guests' nominated music can only be played on radio or similarly licenced broadcasts. We hope podcast licencing falls into line with this soon. Title slide: Anthony producing episode 16 at Wooleen Station, by the Murchison River in Western Australia. Pic: Olivia Cheng. Thanks for listening!

This week we present a very special podcast celebrating this year's NAIDOC Week in Australia. Dr Anne Poelina is a Nyikina Traditional Custodian from the Mardoowarra, Lower Fitzroy River, in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. And if anywhere epitomizes the critical time we're in, it's in the spectacular cultural and natural landscapes of her homeland. Almost incredibly, there are 40,000+ fracking wells slated for this area, along with the damming of the Fitzroy River, and more ‘old-model' industrial agriculture. Yet the next economy is also in tow here, and this is where Anne is currently focusing her extraordinary breadth of cross-cultural knowledge and experience. Anne is an international award winner, Managing Director of Madjulla Incorporated, Councillor at the Australian Conservation Foundation, a qualified nurse, traditional midwife, has multiple postgraduate degrees, and over 30 years' experience in Indigenous health, education, language and community development. Anthony caught up with her at her home in Broome recently, to talk about what the shape the next economy might take in the Kimberley and beyond, how we can make it happen, and the enormous opportunity in treaty, recognition and connection with Australia's First Nations. Music: 
 Song for the Mardoowarra, by Gwen Knox with Anne Poelina, played by Mick Stevens, and sung by the Broome Primary School Choir Pic: Magali McDuffie Get more: Majala - http://majala.com.au/our-people/ NAIDOC Week 8-15 July, celebrating Indigenous women - https://www.naidoc.org.au Environs Kimberley - https://www.environskimberley.org.au New Economy Network Australia - https://www.neweconomy.org.au Gwen Knox & Big Mama productions - http://www.gwenknox.com/bigmama/ The film clip of the Song for the Mardoowarra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6ZFG0mynnk (they will be touring this month in the Kimberley, and are available for bookings from early 2019) Richard Flanagan at the National Press Club - http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/national-press-club/2018-04-18/national-press-club:-richard-flanagan/9672524 Welcome to Country, a new travel guide to Indigenous Australia - https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/marcia-langton_s-welcome-to-country-by-marcia-langton/9781741175431 Thanks to the generous supporters of this podcast, for making it possible. If you too value what you hear, please consider joining them by heading to our website at www.regennarration.com/support. Thanks for helping to keep the show going! And thanks for listening.