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*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody. First up on the show , marisa Interviews Marianne Mackay First nations activist provides updates and much needed commentary on what's happening in Western Australia with youth and bail laws. They discuss incarceration and criminalisation of youth.Next, Marisa crosses over to Queensland to speak with Boe Spearim, podcaster with Frontier War Stories, who has done some excellent radio episodes on first nations content, particularly on Massacres. They discuss Native police, historial context and link it to the present and deaths in custody, and how police brutality has contributed to genocide and colonization.
RADIOTHON IS ALMOST HERE! Please consider donating to the Breakfast Teams' crowdraiser, where we're doing our bit to contribute towards the station's goal of $275,000 to stay on air for another year. Don't forget to nominate your favourite brekky crew, i.e. Thursday ;) when you donate. Want to make a donation another way? Head to 3cr.org.au/donate for more options. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Sound on for solidarity with 3CR Breakfast, Monday to Saturday mornings on 855AM! Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// We listen back to an interview from 3CR's Doin' Time show with Nina Storey, a formerly incarcerated woman and member of Flat Out and the FIGJAM collective (formerly incarcerated justice advocates based in Melbourne). In this segment, Nina talks about a joint submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's inquiry into legal responses to sexual violence, prepared with Karen Fletcher (Flat Out), Sohini Mehta and Monique Hurley (Human Rights Law Centre), and including contributions from formerly incarcerated people and other members of the FIGJAM collective.// Bundjalung Githabal and Worimi Saltwater woman Phoebe McIlwraith, Communications Lead for First Nations Futures, spoke with us about the Redistribution Week initiative running across this week from May 27 to June 3. The Redistribution Week campaign amplifies First Nations experts advocating for the redistribution of wealth, land, power, labour and responsibility as the next step beyond Reconciliation, encouraging non-Indigenous people to both learn and engage in material redistribution of resources obtained through colonial violence.// Last week, the NSW Government revealed a secret deal with Origin Energy to extend operation of Eraring power station, one of Australia's oldest coal-fired power plants, for an additional two years past its agreed-on closure date in 2025. Annika Reynolds from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) joined us to discuss the impacts of this extension. Annika is the ACF's National Climate Policy Advisor, leading the organisation's work on federal climate and energy law reform. Previously, Annika has worked at an international climate think-tank and within the environmental and energy legal sector.// Gamilaraay and Kooma organiser Boe Spearim spoke with us about the Treaty Before Sports campaign's planned Aboriginal solidarity delegation to meet with the Kanak community in so-called New Caledonia as part of building a broader network of anti-colonial resistance. Boe also shared a critical reflection on Reconciliation Week. Donate to the delegation's fundraiser here, and listen to Boe's podcast ‘Frontier War Stories' here.// Community Announcements:NO Northern Incinerator Wollert! are calling for community members to register their interest in attending a public consultation meeting being held by the Environmental Protection Authority on Thursday 20 June to discuss Cleanaway's proposed development of a waste to energy garbage incinerator in Wollert. The facility, which would be located in close proximity to residential areas and within 1.2km of the Merri Creek, will be used to burn over 1,000 tonnes of garbage per day. RSVPs are required by 11:59PM on Sunday the 2nd of June - register here.//
If you've just found your way to our podcast and you're jumping in fresh, welcome to Episode 1.4 of the Justice for Palestine Magandjin podcast. This podcast aims to archive the ongoing movement for Palestinian liberation as it unfolds on the unceded lands of the Yuggera, Yugarapul, Jagera, Turrbal and Yugumbeh peoples, across so-called brisbane and the surrounding cities of south east queensland. In this episode, Globalise the Intifada, we pick up where we left off in Episode 1.3, by paying attention to the power and practice of Indigenous solidarity as it connects the struggle for Palestinian liberation with other movements against colonial occupation and exploitation in all its forms. As we listen back to speeches from rallies and public meetings, to interviews and discussions, we hear activists and organisers drawing clear connections between the intersecting genocidal systems of colonialism, capitalism, racism, heteropatriarchy, transphobia, and ableism that are operating with such destructive consequences in this moment. We open this episode with reflections from First Nations organisers on this continent, who find clear material and ideological connections between the experiences and struggles on this continent, and those unfolding through unthinkable violence in Gaza. We then trace the connections being drawn through the Justice for Palestine movement as they criss-cross the globe, creating the conditions of possibility for a mass solidarity movement grounded in the deep understanding that colonialism cannot be ended anywhere until it is uprooted everywhere. In order of voices in this episode, you'll hear Muslim solidarity activist and Queensland Muslim Inc. organiser Binil Mohideen, followed by President of the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network, Nasser Mashni, and then Justice for Palestine Magandjin organisers Malaak and Remah. Then you'll hear excerpts from Darumbal and South Sea Islander academic, journalist and writer Dr. Amy McQuire, First Nations poet and writer Cheryl Leavy, Noonuccal Ngugi writer and rapper Ethan Enoch, Mununjahli and South Sea Islander Professor Chelsea Watego, Palestinian writer, academic and organiser Dr. Jamal Nabulsi, Gamillaroi Kooma podcaster and activist Boe Spearim, and Yuin community organiser and current President of the Black People's Union, Kieren Stewert-Assheton. Next up, you'll hear Birri Gubba & Wanjiriburra activist and socialist organiser Sam Woripa Watson, Nasser Mashni again, then diaspora Tamil organiser, poet, musician and Greens candidate for Mayor of Brisbane, Jonathan Sriranganathan, followed by academic, writer and Afghan community organiser, Dr. Mujib Abid, (Jonathan Sriranganathan again), then diaspora Arab poet, writer and youth worker Lamisse Hamouda. Rounding out the episode, you'll hear Dr. Jamal Nabulsi again, followed by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Black feminist abolitionist academic and organiser Prof. Andrea Ritchie, Palestinian student and organiser Malaak Seleem, Binil from QMI, and finally, a short reminder from Palestinian poet and high school student Dania. As always, this podcast is produced and recorded on unceded Jagera & Turrbal country. Our deepest respects to the rightful owners of these lands, and to all First Nations peoples listening. If you're interested in accessing or supporting the audio archive from which this podcast draws, please get in touch with us via substack. If you want to follow any of these threads further, we recommend the folowing:https://stevesalaita.com/an-honest-living/https://triplea.org.au/listen/programs/lets-talk/lets-talk-black-politics/lets-talk-black-politics-with-dr-jamal-nabulsi/“to stop the earthquake”: Palestine & the Settler Colonial Logic of Fragmentation by Dr. Jamal Nabulsi (via https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/anti.12980)“Enduring Indigeneity & Solidarity in response to Australia's carceral colonialism” by Dr. Crystal McKinnon“The Shape of Dust” by Lamisse Hamouda & Hazem Hamouda (you can read an editorial on the book here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jul/08/hazem-and-lamisse-hamouda-cairo-tora-prison-the-shape-of-dust)“Another Day in the Colony” by Chelsea Watego (you can read an excerpt here: https://e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/chelsea-watego-im-not-afraid-of-the-dark/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radioreversal.substack.com
“If we don't end war, war will end us.”H.G. WellsAs true as it was back in 1936, it is still true today. And whilst the human cost of war is undeniable, not often considered is the environmental damage that comes with it. Today we draw from a recently run forum, which looked at how the climate movement can show solidarity for the Palestinian cause, particularly with the latest round of violence, death, and destruction in Gaza.We look at how a colonial, extractivist mindset has shaped the relationship with Palestinian land, the connection to the experience in Australia, how climate change is being driven by the carbon bootprint of militaries, and some of the impacts of militarism on land and water in Palestine.We hear from:Rihab Charida, a digital story teller, filmmaker and producer from Safsaf, Safad region in the Upper Galilee, Palestine.Pablo Brait, a Jewish campaigner and community organiser who has been fighting for climate justice and against coal and gas expansions for over 15 years.Asseel Tayah, a Palestinian born and raised artist and activist telling stories of home and having to leave it.Danya Jacobs, an environmental lawyer in Naarm, and a human rights activist doing accompaniment and solidarity when visiting Palestine/Israel.Boe Spearim, a Gamilaraay and Kooma man, podcaster and activist based in Brisbane who has been involved in both for over 10 yearsFahimah Badrulhisham from the Muslim Collective, architect and climate justice campaignerElise West from the Medical Association for the Prevention of War.With thanks to Medical Association for the Prevention of War, Friends of the Earth, Action Aid, Muslim Collective, 350.org, Tipping Point, and Democracy in Colour for their assistance in the production of this show.Featuring music from Australian producer, Monkey Marc, with his track, Emergency.Earth Matters #1430 was produced by Phil Evans.Produced on Gunaikurnai Land.
*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of massacres and Deaths in Custody. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with Max Costello from the Refugee Action Coalition (Vic) about his recently published Article entitled 'Labor lost opportunity to respect human rights in wake of High Court decision', and in particular the differences in treatment between citizen and non-citizen offenders in this country. Next up, Marisa interviews Keiran Stewart-Assheton, Wani Wandian man and President of the Black Peoples Union, about refocusing collective energy post-referendum, colonial assimilation tactics, the unique clause in the Australian constitution that allows the government to make race-based laws, and more. Last on the program, Marisa speaks with Boe Spearim about massacres.
With Australia going to the polls in just over two weeks, Warren Mundine's claims that the Uluru Statement is a ‘symbolic declaration of war' has stoked widespread outrage. In this episode of the special Full Story series The voice Ask Me Anything, Yes23 co-chair and filmmaker Rachel Perkins breaks down the ‘disgraceful set of lies' promoted by some no supporters, and answers your questions about race in the constitution, misinformation and the history of Indigenous advisory bodies. Treaty Before Voice convenor Boe Spearim explains why he's voting no, and answers your questions about treaty and Blak sovereignty Check out our voice explainer and the latest voice poll results
Episode 35 is marking the anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre which occurred on the 10th June 1838. Boe Spearim speaks to Richard Trudgen and Uncle Keith Munro. Richard Trudgen is the writer of the book Why Warriors Lay Down and Die and has been a pioneering figure in community development and education for near on 50 years. Keith Munro is the co-chair of the Myall Creek National Committee and is one of the organisers of this year's anniversary commemoration taking place on the 11th of June 2023. For more information
In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book How They Fought published by Boolarong Press. Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim. Theme music by Mr Rhodes Additional support by Awesome Black You can support the continued creation of this podcast by supporting Boe through the AB Club
This week we have a chat with Boe Spearim (Twitter) about his podcast Frontier War Stories, as well as the campaign for Treaty Before Voice.
Emerald's family VS Tom's comedy. Emerald and Tom pay respects to a great Australian this week, a true hero of our great land, a titan, a butcher… former major general, former senator and former living human Jim Molan (4:53). Then podcaster and Indigenous activist Boe Spearim joins to chat invasion day, voice and the path forward for Australia (27:54). Finally, a call to action (50:38). Full video version of this episode available on https://www.youtube.com/c/SeriousDangerAU Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and check out all our bonus Patreon eps with guests like Michael Berkman, Wil Anderson, Cam Wilson, Tom Tanuki and Jon Kudelka, and deep dives into topics like Greens memes, bad takes, Joe Hildebrand's small brain, CPAC, Aussie political sketch comedy, internal Greens party shenanigans, and whether a Greens government would lead to the apocalypse. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU Links - Boe Spearim on Twitter - https://twitter.com/boeknow Boe's podcast, Frontier War Stories - https://boespearim.podbean.com/ Blak Greens say they won't support Indigenous voice without treaty negotiations - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/15/blak-greens-say-they-wont-support-indigenous-voice-without-treaty-negotiations Michael Mansell's seventh state idea - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-03/an-indigenous-seventh-state-radical-and-constitutional/8585078 Invasion Day rallies - https://thelatch.com.au/invasion-day-survival-day-2023/ https://paytherent.net.au/ Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance - https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective/ Produced by Michael Griffin Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Patreon @SeriousDangerAU Seriousdangerpod.comSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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(Aired 05/11/22) - On Backchat this week, we get moving with a conversation around the increasing commercialisation of Sydney's green spaces and public areas. This comes after a resident living near Tumbalong Park in Sydney CBD calculated that the park had been unusable to the public for over 150 days this year. Next, we're discussing the cascading failures that contributed to the tragic death of Noongar-Yamatji schoolboy Cassius Turvey, and the continued struggle facing Indigenous Australians. Frontier War Stories podcast creator and host Boe Spearim joins us for that conversation. This Episode of Backchat was produced by Tanita Razaghi and Eamonn SnowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode thirty one of Frontier War Stories, Boe yarns with film and television director, producer, and screenwriter Rachel Perkins The post Frontier War Stories – Rachel Perkins – The Australia Wars first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.
A podcast about Blak Sovereignty. In our fourth episode we yarn with Boe Spearim, a proud Gamilaraay and Kooma brother on a deep journey thru his work as a broadcaster and the voice behind the Frontier War Stories, revealing the truth of the traumas that are still living out on our lands. Our lands everywhere are hurting, and we are being called on urgently to ignite this healing process. Our lands need to be well for our people to be well. Our ancestors are waking us up and we are responding. Decolonise is about the wellbeing of everyone: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous. We all need to take part. It's time to Decolonise. Time to unsettle the settler. Time for our internal revolution. __________________________ CREDITS Executive Producer: Jaja Dare Co-Producer: Megan Spencer Edit & Sound Mix: Josh Coom Music: Still Standing // Kobie Dee Special thanks to the Perkins fam + the National Film & Sound Archive // for the use of the audio segment from NFSA's Australian Biography Series - Charles Perkins. Recorded on Bundjalung. Produced on Kaurna. About Decolonise // spearheaded by Wiradjuri woman and creative powerhouse with an aptitude for innovation, Jaja is ablaze with the exploration of how we move forward from the continuing invasion. Working with mob across our countries to decolonise, addressing the systemic racism that continues to perpetuate trauma for our peoples and lands. Truth telling is an epic part of decolonising. The system is cracking and it is up to all of us to listen deeply. It is time to evolve into what is not only possible, but necessary.----more---- For more info check decolonise.com.au Decolonise is a self-funded project. © Jaja Dare 2022
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Rudy and Giacomo Bianchino join Boe Spearim, host of Frontier Wars and Kieran from the Australian Communist Party and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council association for an introductory discussion on indigenous Australians. We discuss the history of indigenous Australians before the arrival of Europeans, what the "Frontier Wars" were and the "historiography wars" around their story, how the indigenous struggle changed after the "end" of these wars, including the day of mourning protests, the Freedom rides, the Springbok boycott and the tent embassy, and how land back was put into the Australian political agenda. They tell us about the international relationships of the black Australian struggle including their the US Black Panthers and solidarity with other indigenous groups around the world. We also discuss the relationship between indigenous struggles and Marxism, the history of solidarity among oppressed groups in Australia, before finishing with the prospects for anti-colonial solidarity and the issues aboriginal people usually face when trying to build this solidarity.
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Kevin and Zeb catch up on the latest news before chatting with Pam Morgan about the Collingwod Children's Farm history and disputes concerning their Community Gardens, and finally interview Jessica Harrison about housing challenges on the bass coast.Links to check out:'Let's Talk with Boe Spearim' 98.9FM interview with Wonnarua Man Scott Franks on Massacres and Mining.
We listen to part of the interview "Boe Spearim chats with Diana Sayed a former Afghanistan refugee about the current take-over of the capital of Afghanistan by the Taliban.Diana Sayed is an International Human Rights Lawyer and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights." https://989fm.com.au/listen/programs/lets-talk/lets-talk-2021-episode-129-whats-happening-in-afghanistan-with-diana-sayed/
Boe Spearim and Celeste Liddle with Let's Talk - a look at misinformation in communities during the pandemic, the Far Right and the Melb Rallys that took place during COVID. // Marisa from Doin Time interviews Aunty Anne Jones (mother of JC) with Aunty Megan Krakouer (from the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project) about what happened with JC's death, the court case and consequences for the police officer who shot her, and the lack of support and accountability in this broken system. CW: This story contains audio-images of people who have died. // Kristin Leigh from the Coalition for the Protection of Horses speaks to Phuong and Jacob about the ongoing campaigns against the mistreatment and exploitation of racehorses in the industry. // Song: //October - Molly Millington //
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Marisa interviewed Boe Spearim a First Nations Gamilaraay & Kooma radio host and podcaster about the frontier wars. Battles, acts of resistance and open massacres from 1788 to the 1930s, werecussed, in the context of a few examples. Boe talked about his Podcasts as well.Marisa then interviewed Human Rights Law Centre Senior Lawyer Josephine Langbien about the depth of Australia's coercive refugee family separation policy revealed in new report, written by the Centre.
Acknowledgement of country News headlines In the lead up to May Day Ella, from 3CR's Wednesday Breakfast, spoke with Lizzie O’Shea on The nature of work and why the term "unskilled labour" doesn't really exist. Bernardo Duarte, member of the Timorese community, and one of the organisers of the Melbourne Timorese Relief Fund joins us to discuss the situation in Timor-Leste following catastrophic floods at Easter and the impact of Covid-19. Donate here. Jenny Davidson, CEO of the Council of Single Mothers and their Children Victoria, speaks with us about the current Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into the ParentsNext program of welfare conditionality, as well as broader concerns about the program. Submissions are due by 4 May 2021, and more information is available here. Porobibi, West Papuan activist and community organiser, joins the show to give us an update on West Papua and speak about an upcoming event, Before the Genocide happening this 3pm Saturday May 1st at Collingwood Yards. Boe Spearim, Kooma, Muriwarri & Gamilaraay, joins us to speak about his podcast Frontier War Stories, each episode is dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australia that has been left out of the history books. Frontier War Stories now has 21 episodes and is celebrating its first birthday! SongsTMO - Squidgenini
Following on from discussions between Uncle Robbie Thorpe and Boe Spearim, Earth Matters explores the relationship between the crimes of genocide and ecocide. Our special guest is Clinton Pryor from the Matagarup Refugee Camp.