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The Aboriginal people of Australia are on the precipice of cementing a historic agreement with the state of Victoria, one that could provide a blueprint for recognizing Indigenous peoples and incorporating their voices and cultures into the political process going forward. The treaty is a first for Australia and comes after years of research, negotiation, and a failed political referendum in 2023. Among other things, those crafting the treaty look to avoid the pitfalls of federal treaties with Native Americans and First Nations peoples of Canada. We'll hear from those who worked to make the treaty happen and what about their hopes and concerns following this historic action. GUESTS Dr. Julian Rawiri Kusabs (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maru [Hauraki], and Tainui), research fellow at the University of Melbourne Nikki Moodie (Gomeroi, Kamilaroi, and Gamilaraay), professor of Indigenous studies at the University of Melbourne Travis Lovett (Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, Boandik), inaugural executive director of the Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue at the University of Melbourne Lidia Thorpe (Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung), Independent Senator for Victoria and represents the Blak Sovereign Movement

The Aboriginal people of Australia are on the precipice of cementing a historic agreement with the state of Victoria, one that could provide a blueprint for recognizing Indigenous peoples and incorporating their voices and cultures into the political process going forward. The treaty is a first for Australia and comes after years of research, negotiation, and a failed political referendum in 2023. Among other things, those crafting the treaty look to avoid the pitfalls of federal treaties with Native Americans and First Nations peoples of Canada. We'll hear from those who worked to make the treaty happen and what about their hopes and concerns following this historic action. GUESTS Dr. Julian Rawiri Kusabs (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maru [Hauraki], and Tainui), research fellow at the University of Melbourne Nikki Moodie (Gomeroi, Kamilaroi, and Gamilaraay), professor of Indigenous studies at the University of Melbourne Travis Lovett (Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, Boandik), inaugural executive director of the Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue at the University of Melbourne Lidia Thorpe (Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung), Independent Senator for Victoria and represents the Blak Sovereign Movement

Our colleagues have just updated their award-winning true crime podcast, with explosive new developments. Just outside Australia's country music capital, a young man's body is found on the train tracks, surrounded by shattered Christmas presents and discarded wrapping paper. For decades, the mystery has haunted Tamworth. After Unravel's first season 'Blood on the Tracks' brought national attention to the case and won a Walkley award, a new inquest was launched. Now, Muruwari and Gomeroi journalist Allan Clarke returns to where it all began for Unravel, revisiting Tamworth and uncovering what's happened since, as the long-awaited final chapter of the story unfolds, and major new revelations are heard at the inquest.Hear the full story now by searching for the Unravel: Blood on the Tracks on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.

Gomeroi artist Nathan Dawson has spent over a decade living in Japan, where his unique art reflects both his Indigenous heritage—rediscovered later in life—and his experiences in Japan. Through his art, Dawson explores his evolving sense of identity and the complex emotions tied to it. This story was first published in January 2025.　 - NSW州北東部のリズモアを拠点に活動する、ゴマロイ族のアーティスト、ネイソン・ドーソンさん。日本で10年以上暮らした経験を持ち、アートにもその影響が反映されています。2025年1月収録。

Two reports today. First up Union reaction to the Native Title Tribunal in NSW clearing the way for multinational mining behemoth Santos to start mining the Pilliga Forest for gas in the face of opposition from Traditional Owners, the Gomeroi people in May.Secondly we go to the Golden Plains Wind Farm dispute between the CFMEU and the Danish multinational BMS.

CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWMAY 19TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langfordwith  guest producer Bella Jesson NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHTs  SANTOS GAS WELLS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY At the time this show was broadcast we did not know the decision which will be devastating for all those who continue to stand up to prtect the Pilliga, to protect the Great Artesian Basin and to prevent gas,whether it is burned here or exported,from aggravating climate chaos. This podcast contains the voices of Gomeroi people and their allies who cames down from Narrabri and elsewhere to bring a sacred flame to NSW Parliament. You will hear MC Raymond Bubble Weatherill, MP Jackie Scrubie, Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW Vanessa Seagrave, Assistant Secretary of Nurses and Midwives Association Michael Whaites, A Gomeroi speaker from Teachers Federation. MP Jeremy Buckingham and Gomeroi Woman Kara Kinchella from Lock the Gates Alliance.            *****************************************************Part 2 is an interview with Simon Kerr by Bella Jesson.They are talking about the No Music on a Dead Planet campaign  https://nomusic.au/#signup We're building community & solidarity as part of a global movement committed to collective actionWhether you are a musician or a music fan, join the movement now by signing up. When you sign up, you can: Stay up-to-date with the latest news on music + climate in Australia Be part of collective action as we continue to advocate for a greener futureBecome part of our volunteer team at events across the country           *************************************************************Background for the Native Title Tribunal Decision  quoted from:Native Title Tribunal approves Santos gas field on Gomeroi Country despite objectionsDechlan Brennan - May 20, 2025"A decision by the National Native Title Tribunal to allow the New South Wales government to lease land to Santos for gas extraction has been criticised by Gomeroi Traditional Owners.The Tribunal was asked to decide whether several petroleum production leases to Santos NSW Pty and Santos NSW (Narrabri Gas) Pty Ltd, which largely overlaps with the Pilliga - a significant Gomeroi cultural area - should be allowed to go forward.In the decision handed down on Monday, the Tribunal said the "project offers a net public benefit" when weighing the public interest evidence with the concerns of the Gomeroi people."When considering public interest, the panel placed significant weight on the project providing energy reliability if all the gas produced is made available to the domestic market as intended," the Tribunal said in its findings."The evidence in this matter has shown that if the leases are not granted, there will likely be a gap in the available supply of reliable, secure energy on Australia's east coast, which would have significant short-to-medium-term detrimental impacts upon the wider community, including Gomeroi people."In response, Gomeroi Traditional Owners said they were "disgusted" with the determination, arguing the Tribunal had "disregarded" their voices.Polly Cutmore, a Traditional Owner from Moree who was elected to deal with Santos on behalf of her Nation, said despite the result, "our mob should never be afraid to stand up for Country".Ms Cutmore said the community should never be afraid to do the right thing for future generations." 

 Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Updates from GazaNationwide action for Nakba Day 2025University of Sydney students vote on controversial antisemitism definitionVictorian Government commits $727 million to prison expansion An 'australian' activist currently in Palestine shares updates from Masafer Yatta in the West Bank and an interview with Palestinian activist Hamoudi about his family's experiences of the ongoing Nakba and exercising steadfastness in the face of occupation. We also hear a short clip of some school girls in Susiya singing the song 'Aytuna Tafola' ('Give Us Our Childhood').// Dr Jamal Nabulsi is a Palestinian writer, researcher, rapper, organiser, educator on unceded Jagera and Turrbal land ''brisbane.'' Jamal joins Inez to discuss Palestinian and First Nations solidarity, resisting fragmentation, the importance of self-determined Indigenous spaces, and shared music, art, and solidarity practices. Jamal is a founding collective member of the Institute of Collaborative Race Research, and his PHD thesis ‘Affective Resistance: Feeling through everyday Palestinian struggle', which explores Palestinian hip-hop music and graffiti, was awarded the prize for best doctoral thesis on emotions in politics and international relations by the British International Studies Association. Check out Brisblackpal for resources on Blackfulla - Palestinian Solidarity. Get your tickets for the Activism for Palestine Conference 2025, running 30 May-1 June in Fortitude Valley, Magan-djin/brisbane, on Humanitix.// Jalees Hyder is a fiery Kashmiri writer, teacher, poet, freedom fighter, and survivor living as a guest on Chinook Land in 'portland'. In this special three-part series, Jalees and Inez unpack Kashmir's history, interconnected resistance and solidarity with Palestine, the importance of centering Kashmiri voices, tourism as a tool of normalising the occupation and much more. From personal stories of solidarity to what life is like under occupation, Jalees paints a picture on why Kashmiris have had enough and what actionable solidarity looks like. Today, we play part 1 of the conversation, where Jalees and Inez talk about community solidarity, the history of Kashmir, and what often gets left out of mainstream narratives on the region. Follow Jalees on Instagram, where he shares his writing and poetry as well as resources about Kashmir - support and amplify Kashmiri voices!// Lorna Munro, Wiradjuri and Gomeroi woman and multi-disciplinary artist extraordinaire, caught up with Priya to speak about anti-colonial solidarities between First Nations Peoples and Palestinians, and to situate the role of poetry in the struggle for liberation against colonial violence and occupation. Lorna also shared a beautiful poem about surviving genocide. Keep up to date with Lorna's work on Instagram.// Songs//yayayaya (prod. Atari) - Haykal// Mawtini/My Homeland  - Gaza Youth Choir//

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWMAY 12TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langford SUCKERED BY GASSpeakers outside NSW ParliamentGomeroi Traditional Custodian Sue Ellen TigheMP Sue HigginsonBREAKING NEWS May 20th : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-20/national-native-title-tribunal-rules-on-narrabri-gas-project/105272428In the podcast you will hear how strongly people desire the Native Title Tribunal to recognise that the Gomeroi have saidf NO to further extraction of Pilliga Gas. The above news is a terrible setback, so all the more reason to take ACTION,https://www.lockthegate.org.au/narrabri_coal_seam_gas_new_______________________________________________________Freemantle talk by the Australia Institute with permissionProfessor Fiona StanleyWhat did Robert F. Kennedy say about GDP?Yet the gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials.Richard DennissFrom extreme weather to soaring bills, fossil fuels are burning you twice.Australia Institute research has found climate change is increasing the cost of living, and it is fossil fuel companies at fault. Energy, insurance and food are all getting more expensive, and the one group paying none of the costs are the giant fossil fuel exporters who are causing the problem in the first place. Meanwhile, all sides of politics agree that there is no gas shortage in Australia, with the Coalition proposing a tax on gas exports. Richard Denniss, Executive Director at the Australia Institute, breaks down the issues, solutions, and what can be done about it.

Edan Porter is one of three new ensemble dancers to Join Bangarra in 2025. Porter joins the company alongside Biripi woman, Tamara Bouman and South Seas Islander and Yuwibara man, Zeak Tass.

Today we are exploring an MJA supplement on ethics in health and medical research in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It's called Murru Minya and I'm joined by two of the co-ordinating authors Felicity Collis, a Gomeroi woman and Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy a Wiradjuri woman. 

Gomeroi artist Nathan Dawson has spent over a decade living in Japan, where his unique art reflects both his Indigenous heritage—rediscovered later in life—and his experiences in Japan. Through his art, Dawson explores his evolving sense of identity and the complex emotions tied to it. - NSW州北東部のリズモアを拠点に活動する、ゴマロイ族のアーティスト、ネイソン・ドーソンさん。日本で10年以上暮らした経験を持ち、アートにもその影響が反映されています。

From balancing on a wingtip to circling with eagles, Take Flight tells the stories of Australian women who have leapt, tumbled and dived, and reached for the stars. Helicopter pilot Alida Soemawinata ascends over Kata Tjuṯa. Paramotor pilot Sacha Dench follows migrating swans from the Arctic tundra to the English countryside. Birdwoman Stef Walter wing walks. Hot air balloonist Donna Tasker glides over Bristol, Myanmar and much of Australia. Gomeroi astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli studies the Seven Sisters in the dark night sky. Aerobatic pilot Emma McDonald debuts her solo routine at an airshow high above the glittering Gold Coast. In Take Flight, author and pilot Kathy Mexted celebrates the determination, skill and expertise of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Kathy Mexted about how to build a flying family, the passion and inspiration that has driven Australian women to take to the sky, and what it takes to address the risks and overcome the fear of flying in all its manifestations.

From balancing on a wingtip to circling with eagles, Take Flight tells the stories of Australian women who have leapt, tumbled and dived, and reached for the stars. Helicopter pilot Alida Soemawinata ascends over Kata Tjuṯa. Paramotor pilot Sacha Dench follows migrating swans from the Arctic tundra to the English countryside. Birdwoman Stef Walter wing walks. Hot air balloonist Donna Tasker glides over Bristol, Myanmar and much of Australia. Gomeroi astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli studies the Seven Sisters in the dark night sky. Aerobatic pilot Emma McDonald debuts her solo routine at an airshow high above the glittering Gold Coast. In Take Flight, author and pilot Kathy Mexted celebrates the determination, skill and expertise of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Kathy Mexted about how to build a flying family, the passion and inspiration that has driven Australian women to take to the sky, and what it takes to address the risks and overcome the fear of flying in all its manifestations.

News headlines // 7:15AM // Speeches from Sunday's 8 Sep Free Palestine Rally in Naarm: Megan Krakouer, Menang woman of Noongar Nation and Director of National Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery Project, on inaction from Labor on Gaza, and on Aboriginal deaths in custody, and Gwenda Stanley, Gomeroi woman, activist and representative of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, on the ongoing impacts of colonisation and stolen land. Originally aired on The Black Block on 9 Sep: thank you to Pilar for the recording. 7:30AM // Part 1 of a collection of Vox Pops recorded on Friday 13 September by Amy and Marion during Disrupt Land Forces, on police violence as well as the ongoing power of the people who continue to stand up to war profiteers and those who commit and greenlight genocide in Palestine and elsewhere in the world. Content warning: this segment contains descriptions and accounts of police violence.  7:45AM // Part 2 of the Vox Pops recorded from last week's Disrupt Land Forces, with 3CR's Amy and Marion speaking to protestors about the incredible work of the medics as well as the militarisation of the police. Content warning: This segment contains descriptions and accounts of police violence. To revisit audio from last week, you can go to https://www.3cr.org.au/dlf2024 8:00AM // Jaimie Jeffrey, Geelong activist and co-convener of two peace groups, No AUKUS Coalition Victoria and IPAN Geelong & Vic Southwest, on her work in the anti-war and anti-AUKUS movement, the groups' actions at Disrupt Land Forces, the role of US imperialism, and what lies ahead for the movement, including the Weapons out of Avalon campaign. To get involved and follow these campaigns you can head to @ipangeelongvicsouthwest and @noaukuscoalitionvic 8:15AM //  Aoife Dermody, Irish folk singer, singing at the Vigil For Gaza held at Batman Park near MCEC this Thursday 12th September, as part of the Disrupt Land Forces 2024. Aoife offers a song and hope and a healing song as an antidote to colonial violence.  Songs:Homesickness - Alice SkyeMother's Desk - Jen Cloher

“We call on the Labor government to honour its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old, in line with the key recommendation from the landmark Youth Justice Review and Strategy.” - Kacey Teerman, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Campaigner and Gomeroi woman.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWJuly 15th 2024 (repeat)PRODUCED BY Vivien LangfordTAMBORAN AGM - "DON'T FRACK THE NT"andPACIFIC CLIMATE WARRIORS TOUR GOMEROI COUNTRYGUESTS:Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Madden - Welcome to countryTamika Sadler and Larissa Baldwin-Roberts - Get UpMilima May -Larrakia  and Bradley Farrar- Alawa   from Beetaloo  who travelled from NT to this AGM of TamboranDr Emma Skowronski - Doctors for the EnvironmentThanks to organisers from 350.org, AYCC and Get Up!Pacific Climate Warriors Gabriel Veigaunavinaka in FijiJacybnta Fa'Amau in Australia In early November, Gomeroi and Gamilaraay traditional owners, Pacific Climate Warriors and activists, school strikers, local farmers, Move Beyond Coal community members and more came together on Gomeroi country in north-west NSW. Together, we shared stories of resistance and resilience, built deeper relationships and stood in solidarity with Gomeroi & Gamilaraay custodians - whose land is being exploited by fossil fuel companies such as Whitehaven Coal and Santos.This is a recount of what happened over the course of that special weekend - the stories that were told, the fights that were shared, and the solidarity built between communities. (Thanks to Move Beyond Coal)When country expands beyond what your eyes can comprehend, melting into the horizon, it's beyond beautiful, and quite indescribable. This is what I experienced as I watched the landscapes change towards our destination, the colours of the trees and land changing every so often. I knew from this point, that the trip to Narrabri on Gomeroi country, where devastating coal and gas extraction projects are widespread, would be one to remember. On arrival, we were welcomed by Gomeroi custodian Karra Kinchela and her family, by the Namoi river, as the wind rustled through the trees and soon after, embraced the young dancers and Karra's cousin, Clinton Lamb, who led the welcome to country. The stars eventually dressed the night sky as the night crept in, whilst the Pacific Climate Warriors thanked those who welcomed us with their own traditional fijian kava ceremony. Joy and laughter filled the campsite of our initial meeting place, which would reflect the real essence of the people who were fighting for Gomeroi country in Narrabri.Our second day on Gomeroi country, Karra showed us around, first at a site in the Pilliga Forest where water is filtered through to the underground water and finds its way to sea. She talked about how even on country that is considered freshwater, it is still connected to saltwater, and that whatever happens on her country is inherently connected to all countries. This lit up the fire in many people and for some, only added wood to the fire. There were direct connections being made between the effects coal and gas companies like Whitehaven Coal and Santos had on Narrabri and those close by, but also to the ocean and the Pacific Islands.Karra continued the tour by taking us to the front gates of Santos' Lee Wood gas facility.. She described how mining companies enjoy interacting with communities in order to claim, through social licensing, that those communities support their plans. Karra explained that continuing to participate in rallies and actions for Gomeroi country is one of the best ways to combat these false claims of support. She went on to explain how Whitehaven Coal, with numerous coal mines in the area with plans to expand, has eaten a lot of their country. Whitehaven promises all of these jobs and benefits to the community and Indigenous peoples, but these promises are only fallacies, with only a select few hired; their attempt to divert everyone's attention away from the reality that they are not only destroying country, but endangering the lives of those who live in the towns where they mine.We then headed to Maules Creek for lunch, where we were joined by one of the local Gamilaraay elders, Uncle Neville Sampson, who alongside a few other locals who have been fighting fossil fuel projects in their community for decades  explained the history of their fights. Uncle Neville talked about his resilience, and the resilience of those who continue to ensure a future for his people.After lunch, there was an opportunity to visit one of the local farms, and I put my hand up straight away. Being from a small village myself, from a remote island, I wanted to explore what life looked like right next to a coal mine. I remember most of my childhood in my village of Bauz, on Mer Island, in what is colonially known as the Torres Strait. Being from somewhere so remote, with a close knit community, I wondered if I could see a reflection of home amongst the tour, whether in the landscapes or the people. On the tour, we stopped every so often, learning what it takes to farm in Narrabri, about pink slugs and the houses and lands that were sold due to people getting extremely sick from not just the dust in the air from the mines but the gas released from the explosions. One of the farms belonged to a elderly woman, who was constantly sick due to the fumes, and had eventually sold her land and house, which now remains empty. Mining giants seem to have every right to not only harm the environment, but even the people who live within the environment it wants to destroy. After visiting the farm, and patting horses whilst learning about how climate change has even affected what farmers choose to grow now, we returned to Maules Creek renewed and even more passionate about stopping Whitehaven Coal.On our last day, we held an action at  sunrise - in front of Whitehaven Coal's Tarrawonga coal mine. When we arrived at the mine, what was in front of me was not only confronting, but made me feel both physically and spiritually ill. How could anyone devour a land and make it so baron, how could anyone harm country in such a vicious and heartless way, knowing that this land is so inherently connected to Gomeroi people? The trauma that the land experiences translates into real trauma for those who descend from these lands. When you kill or harm a land, you kill or harm it's people. Comprehending this tragedy, one that is paid for, that seeks the destruction of this country to gain profit, was difficult, but it was a reality that had to be acknowledged. It is our reality, and thus our responsibility to ensure that Karra, her family, her people, are able to live, not just survive, on their country, safe and sound. We shared stories, songs and dances in front of the mine, whilst mining security guards watched us as they patrolled the parameters. I couldn't help but mourn for country, but I could also feel the strength of everyone in this space, especially the Gomeroi mob who were so kind and gracious in inviting us to their country to see the truth of this place with our own eyes. Together, in times of crisis, when politicians let us down, we must rally together, allowing our communities to speak for themselves. We can see hope in the First Nations communities fighting to protect the country from new coal and gas projects. We see it in the global demands from Pacific leaders for no new coal and gas, phase out plans and renewables expansion. I remember some of my last words with Uncle Neville, he told me to keep fighting, but to also remember, that I am stronger, and that no matter what, Gomeroi country is who he is, and he will always know and be a part of its land, water and sky. In solidarity, we can protect this country.With Kindness and Au Esuau,Meleika on behalf of Move Beyond CoalP.S. Now more than ever, we need to all stand together and show our politicians that we are building a movement that will outmatch the power of coal and gas corporations like Whitehaven Coal and Santos, who are destroying Gomeroi sacred country and willingly contributing to devastating climate impacts in the Pacific and more.Join Move Beyond Coal teams and grassroots climate groups across the country for a Week of Action from 4-12 December(link is external), to take action in our communities to Turn Up the Heat on Labor.Move Beyond Coalhttps://www.movebeyondcoal.com/

Trigger warning: domestic violence and racial slurs Find out about our High Performance Leadership Summit here: https://events.highperformanceleadershipsummit.com.au/october-summit-2024 Today, amongst other things we will be talking about the very nuanced topic of the foster system, but also growing up as an Aboriginal Australian.Dave Widders is a proud Anaiwan man from Armidale and also has strong connections with the Gomeroi people from Moree NSW.Dave has worked in and alongside government for over 30 years. Dave has run his Consultancy Business for the last 19 years delivering programs in Urban, Regional and Remote Aboriginal communities.A family man with 6 kids and been Fostering kids for the last 29 years, Dave loves working with youth to get them on the right track in life, connect them to culture and inspire our next generation.He has a passion for bringing people together and creating long life partnerships that work towards a common goal based on personal values.In this episode Dave shares:- How he was affected by racism daily at school- How he got into soccer and how it changed things for him- How he handled losing his dad when he was quite young- The difference between ignorance and racism- How he got into working for council- What led him to start foster caring- What happens when an aboriginal child enters the foster system- His experience as a foster dad of 29 years- What he has loved about being a foster uncle- The hardest time of being a foster uncle- His personal experience with domestic violence- How he handles it when kids he has cared for are returned to unsafe environments- How he discovered 'who' he is and how he anchored himselfKey Quotes“Aboriginal kids are being placed with non aboriginal people as a first option.”“I used to wake up and think, I wish I could be white.”“Growing up in my community I didn't know a single word of my language.”More aboutYou can contact Dave via his email: davewidders6@gmail.comYou can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website: http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content note: this episode contains mention of family violence, incarceration, houselessness, and visceral descriptions of some memories. It's not described in detail but please go gently if these will affect you.  Samantha Haran and Bipasha Roy chat to Gomeroi writer, curator and scholar Dr Amy Thunig. A rich chat on memoir as a politcal act amid erasure, dismantling white supremacy in academia, finding wisdom by attuning to ancestral practices.  Catch Amy at the Sydney Writers Festival from May 20 spanning their curatorial and literary output across a few events, for more details head to the Sydney Writers Festival website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FijiFirst Party says Frank Bainimarama will remain party leader despite his custodial sentence; The Director of Fiji's biggest sporting event has said they will consider dropping the name and branding of it's sponsor Coca-Cola for next years' 50th anniversary; A new project aims to close the existing gap on Pacific Ocean data.New Zealand Geographic and the Cawthron Institute have launched Citizens of the Sea, aiming to map the health and biodiversity of the Pacific at a larger scale than before; A new Climate Change documentary follows a crew of Pacific climate activists and Australian school students visiting the lands of the Gomeroi people in New South Wales.

When it comes to advancing outcomes for First Nations Peoples, economic empowerment, accessibility, and financial literacy are at the fore.In this episode of The Greener Way, senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass is joined by Phil Usher, a proud Wiradjuri man, born and raised on Gomeroi country. He serves as CEO of Australia's only national Indigenous financial wellbeing provider, the First Nations Foundation.Phil is on a mission to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities emerge from the effects of historical exclusion and oppression, empowering Community to deconstruct and unpack their relationship with money.Cultural competency is vital for finance and business to better engage with First Nations Peoples. The foundation is also equipping professionals with the cultural tools they need to ensure they safeguard respect and effective engagement through this process.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kobie Dee, hailed as one of the most exciting voices in Australian hip hop. Kobie Dee, a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land.  Through songs like "Statistic," "Father's Eyes," and "Still Standing," (to name a few) Kobie is using his love and passion for music and performing to create powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change. In this episode, Caroline and Kobie Dee yarn about Kobie's music journey, where he draws inspiration and how he creates powerful messages and stories, using hip hop music as a vehicle for change. They yarn about his passion for guiding and uplifting his community through performance and providing artistic mentoring opportunities. He has a talent for connecting with youth, and he yarns about the new recording studio he's opening in his home town of Maroubra and how he hopes it will inspire future generations to connect with their culture and ancestors.  They also explore Kobie's personal journey into fatherhood. Gain unique insights into Kobie Dee's tracks and songwriting process, particularly for his latest song "Statistic," guaranteed to find its way onto your playlist To keep up to date with all the deadly work Kobie Dee is doing, make sure to follow him on social media @kobiedee47 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show!  Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here!    We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.   This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio. www.ontrackstudio.com.au @on.track.studio   For advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In  Episode 148,  Ben chats with Deb Fernando, who is quite possibly the only Indigenous behaviour analyst in all of Australia.  Deb is a proud Bigambul, Gomeroi woman with strong connections to far northwest NSW within the Gamilaraay language nation. She has 30 years' experience working with First Nations communities throughout Australia, including urban, rural, and remote locations.   Deb started her career as a chef, then worked in government organisation troubleshooting major problems in servicing First Nations people in remote communities. She then went on to work with the University of South Australia where her team of researchers received the Vice Chancellors award for excellence in engaging in communities. Moving from SA back to New South Wales she began working with the SAX institute as the Study manager to progress their First Nations child health research project in urban and rural children's health. Within a short time, they established the project in five major Aboriginal Medical services, which identified the gaps in services to First Nations children within these areas. One highlight was establishing ongoing specialized services such as hearing and speech therapy for First Nations families.  At the age of 50 Deb embarked on my academic career completing my BA and Honors in psychological science at Southern Cross University, continuing her studies in 2020 she completed a Master's in Education in Applied Behavioural Analysis at Monash University. Whilst studying she started to work as a positive behavioural therapist practitioner with The Center for Positive Behavioural support where she held a position as a Behavioural support practitioner.  Over the years Deb has been looking and searching for the most appropriate services for First Nations peoples to assist in closing the gap between First Nations people and Non-First Nations peoples.  Deb has a passion for applied behaviour analysis and therapies that take a holistic approach to addressing the needs of First Nations families.  Due to the impacts of cultural loading, she received over her working career she ended her journey of working for others and started her own business “FeatherWay Road”. Here Deb collaborates with families to establish an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and empowered. Working with neurodiverse children, she embraces their unique strengths, their culture, and challenges to cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment.  ABA has been one of the many highlights of her academic career. I have seen and experienced the solid sustainable results this has on families and individuals.  Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 2.0 Learning IBAO: 2.0 Cultural QABA: 2.0 DEI Contact: debfern54@hotmail.com Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced Grant Bruno https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-37-the-realities-of-autism-in-first-nations-communities-in-canada-with-grant-bruno-phd-candidate/ Louis Busch  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-11-the-treatment-of-life-threatening-pica-with-louis-busch-bst-abs-hc-med-bcba/ Jordyn Burleson  https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-130-the-tonowanda-seneca-behavior-technician-with-jordyn-burleson-rbt/ Valerie Clack https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-117-the-lakota-bcba-with-valerie-clack-ma-bcbalba/  

Hey BlurtstarsBlurting around the world this week:* The ever increasing size of Australian homes* NSW falling behind renewable targets* The Oscars and the streaker!!On Indelible Indigenous, Wencee blurts about Closing the Gap report recently announced. And the Kegsta is chatting on The Gomeroi win.Then to round out the show, On This Day, Wencee and the Kegsta will inform you of events that happened on 12 March in history.Oh nearly forgot, Jokes of the week, so get your jokes ready!!So, let's get on with the show!!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Live community theatreAre you ready for a unique show? Get ready for intrigue and questions about the future of lawyers, vegans and love. Book your tickets to see the Kegsta perform in the Flemington Theatre Company production called “NOW!” at the Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds. Tickets still available →Buy your tickets NOW! | Flemington Theatre Company presents - NOW!Blurt Around The WorldEver wondered how large a house was in the 20th century? Wonder no longer. Read the following article on how large Austrlian homes are and how they compare to homes in other countries →Guardian News | Homes on steroids: how Australia came to build some of the biggest houses on EarthThe largest state by population NSW is falling short on its rollout of renewables. Will it reach the 82% renewable energy target for the grid by 2030? Find out more here →Guardian News | NSW lags on rollout of renewables, putting Australia's 2030 clean energy target at riskThe Oscars 2024. Who are the winners? Anything funny happen during the oscars? Here are some links to see what happened →Oscars official | Nominees and winnersYouTube | Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars Monologue 2024YouTube | Oscars 2024: Nearly naked John Cena presents award for Costume DesignYouTube | John Cena Quickly Fitted With Robe After Nude Oscars SkitYouTube | Ryan Gosling, Mark Ronson, Slash & The Kens - I'm Just Ken (Live From The Oscars 2024)Homework →Emma Stone did indeed another Oscar. She won the Best Actress award for La La Land in 2017.Correction on announcing the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature. Wencee mentioned it went to “How Do You Live”. The actual winner was “The Boy And The Heron”. AI got it wrong this time and it wasn't verified.Indelible IndigenousThe Australian government recently release an interim report on the Closing The Gap. To find out what is doing well and where we are still failing, read the following Guardian news article →ABC News | Latest Close the Gap data shows only five out 19 targets for Indigenous Australians are 'on track'In a significant win for the Gomeroi People, the Federal Court has ruled climate change impacts must be properly considered when determining whether a fossil fuel project can go ahead on native title land →The Conversation | The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their landOn This DayWe blurt about world events, births and deaths that happened on this day, 12 March.Follow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Twitter - @BlurtNewThreads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

Rob Waters, Gomeroi poet and storyteller and the current Australian Poetry Slam champion joined me for a rich and deep conversation about an all-encompassing spirituality that exists beyond the boxes of a compartmentalised life. Rob shares about the grounding role of Country and Story from a First Nations perspective. We then explore the prophetic role of the poets in speaking truth in an unjust world, while also acknowledging that listening ought to precede speaking. Towards the end of the conversation Rob shares two powerful poems and some particularly poignant and challenging stories. There's great wisdom here for those who take the time to open their hearts and listen. Big love to Rob for sharing with us ❤️ Sign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/Send us an email: Spiritualmisfits@outlook.comView all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

Dr Amy Thunig knows what it's like to be ostracised. Growing up, Amy and their family experienced adversity and racism. But that didn't stop Amy from absolutely thriving in academia. Today they are a prominent academic and writer who advocates for better representation of Indigenous voices and knowledge. Amy and Yumi Stynes reflect on the generational cycles that shape us, and in spite of the challenges, how beautiful they can be.

When Ghassan Hage's seminal study on racism in Australia, White Nation, was published 25 years ago, the Cronulla riots, Christchurch massacre and Black Lives Matter movement all lay ahead. Hear from a lively panel of writers and thinkers as they consider how racism and white privilege have changed here since then and what lies ahead. Anthropologist and social critic Ghassan Hage, Palestinian-Egyptian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, The Sydney Morning Herald culture editor Osman Faruqi, and Gomeroi academic and author Amy Thunig are joined in conversation by global diaspora expert Andonis Piperoglou. Presented with Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Sydney Writers' Festival.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.  Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms.  After more? Follow Sydney Writers' Festival on social media:Instagram: @sydwritersfestFacebook: @SydWritersFestX (Twitter): @SydWritersFestTikTok: @sydwritersfestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWNOVEMBER 20TH 2023PRODUCED BY Vivien LangfordTAMBORAN AGM - "DON'T FRACK THE NT"andPACIFIC CLIMATE WARRIORS TOUR GOMEROI COUNTRYGUESTS:Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Madden - Welcome to countryTamika Sadler and Larissa Baldwin-Roberts - Get UpMilima May -Larrakia TO and Bradley Frarrar- Alawa Beetaloo TO who travelled from NT to this AGM of TamboranDr Emma Skowronski - Doctors for the EnvironmentThanks to organisers from 350.org, AYCC and Get Up!Pacific Climate Warriors Gabriel Veigaunavinaka in FijiJacybnta Fa'Amau in Australia In early November, Gomeroi and Gamilaraay traditional owners, Pacific Climate Warriors and activists, school strikers, local farmers, Move Beyond Coal community members and more came together on Gomeroi country in north-west NSW. Together, we shared stories of resistance and resilience, built deeper relationships and stood in solidarity with Gomeroi & Gamilaraay custodians - whose land is being exploited by fossil fuel companies such as Whitehaven Coal and Santos. This is a recount of what happened over the course of that special weekend - the stories that were told, the fights that were shared, and the solidarity built between communities. (Thanks to Move Beyond Coal) When country expands beyond what your eyes can comprehend, melting into the horizon, it's beyond beautiful, and quite indescribable. This is what I experienced as I watched the landscapes change towards our destination, the colours of the trees and land changing every so often. I knew from this point, that the trip to Narrabri on Gomeroi country, where devastating coal and gas extraction projects are widespread, would be one to remember.  On arrival, we were welcomed by Gomeroi custodian Karra Kinchela and her family, by the Namoi river, as the wind rustled through the trees and soon after, embraced the young dancers and Karra's cousin, Clinton Lamb, who led the welcome to country. The stars eventually dressed the night sky as the night crept in, whilst the Pacific Climate Warriors thanked those who welcomed us with their own traditional fijian kava ceremony. Joy and laughter filled the campsite of our initial meeting place, which would reflect the real essence of the people who were fighting for Gomeroi country in Narrabri.Our second day on Gomeroi country, Karra showed us around, first at a site in the Pilliga Forest where water is filtered through to the underground water and finds its way to sea. She talked about how even on country that is considered freshwater, it is still connected to saltwater, and that whatever happens on her country is inherently connected to all countries. This lit up the fire in many people and for some, only added wood to the fire. There were direct connections being made between the effects coal and gas companies like Whitehaven Coal and Santos had on Narrabri and those close by, but also to the ocean and the Pacific Islands. Karra continued the tour by taking us to the front gates of Santos' Lee Wood gas facility.. She described how mining companies enjoy interacting with communities in order to claim, through social licensing, that those communities support their plans. Karra explained that continuing to participate in rallies and actions for Gomeroi country is one of the best ways to combat these false claims of support. She went on to explain how Whitehaven Coal, with numerous coal mines in the area with plans to expand, has eaten a lot of their country. Whitehaven promises all of these jobs and benefits to the community and Indigenous peoples, but these promises are only fallacies, with only a select few hired; their attempt to divert everyone's attention away from the reality that they are not only destroying country, but endangering the lives of those who live in the towns where they mine.We then headed to Maules Creek for lunch, where we were joined by one of the local Gamilaraay elders, Uncle Neville Sampson, who alongside a few other locals who have been fighting fossil fuel projects in their community for decades  explained the history of their fights. Uncle Neville talked about his resilience, and the resilience of those who continue to ensure a future for his people. After lunch, there was an opportunity to visit one of the local farms, and I put my hand up straight away. Being from a small village myself, from a remote island, I wanted to explore what life looked like right next to a coal mine. I remember most of my childhood in my village of Bauz, on Mer Island, in what is colonially known as the Torres Strait. Being from somewhere so remote, with a close knit community, I wondered if I could see a reflection of home amongst the tour, whether in the landscapes or the people. On the tour, we stopped every so often, learning what it takes to farm in Narrabri, about pink slugs and the houses and lands that were sold due to people getting extremely sick from not just the dust in the air from the mines but the gas released from the explosions. One of the farms belonged to a elderly woman, who was constantly sick due to the fumes, and had eventually sold her land and house, which now remains empty. Mining giants seem to have every right to not only harm the environment, but even the people who live within the environment it wants to destroy. After visiting the farm, and patting horses whilst learning about how climate change has even affected what farmers choose to grow now, we returned to Maules Creek renewed and even more passionate about stopping Whitehaven Coal.On our last day, we held an action at  sunrise - in front of Whitehaven Coal's Tarrawonga coal mine. When we arrived at the mine, what was in front of me was not only confronting, but made me feel both physically and spiritually ill. How could anyone devour a land and make it so baron, how could anyone harm country in such a vicious and heartless way, knowing that this land is so inherently connected to Gomeroi people? The trauma that the land experiences translates into real trauma for those who descend from these lands. When you kill or harm a land, you kill or harm it's people.  Comprehending this tragedy, one that is paid for, that seeks the destruction of this country to gain profit, was difficult, but it was a reality that had to be acknowledged. It is our reality, and thus our responsibility to ensure that Karra, her family, her people, are able to live, not just survive, on their country, safe and sound. We shared stories, songs and dances in front of the mine, whilst mining security guards watched us as they patrolled the parameters. I couldn't help but mourn for country, but I could also feel the strength of everyone in this space, especially the Gomeroi mob who were so kind and gracious in inviting us to their country to see the truth of this place with our own eyes. Together, in times of crisis, when politicians let us down, we must rally together, allowing our communities to speak for themselves. We can see hope in the First Nations communities fighting to protect the country from new coal and gas projects. We see it in the global demands from Pacific leaders for no new coal and gas, phase out plans and renewables expansion. I remember some of my last words with Uncle Neville, he told me to keep fighting, but to also remember, that I am stronger, and that no matter what, Gomeroi country is who he is, and he will always know and be a part of its land, water and sky. In solidarity, we can protect this country.With Kindness and Au Esuau,Meleika on behalf of Move Beyond Coal P.S. Now more than ever, we need to all stand together and show our politicians that we are building a movement that will outmatch the power of coal and gas corporations like Whitehaven Coal and Santos, who are destroying Gomeroi sacred country and willingly contributing to devastating climate impacts in the Pacific and more. Join Move Beyond Coal teams and grassroots climate groups across the country for a Week of Action from 4-12 December, to take action in our communities to Turn Up the Heat on Labor.Move Beyond Coalhttps://www.movebeyondcoal.com/

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWOCTOBER 2ND 2023Produced by Vivien Langford STOP COAL SEAM GAS RALLY AT NSW PARLIAMENT  " If the LNG build out continues in USA, Canada and Australia - its sheer size will overwhelm our efforts to rein in global warming" Bill Mc Kibben Speakers :  Gomeroi, NSW Farmers ,Unions NSW and Climate activists defend the Pilliga against Santos GasBernie Hobbs M.C.- Knitting Nannas Gomeroi People from the land where Santos Gas Project threatens the Great Artesian Basin watersRaymond Bubbly WetherallSue-Ellen TigheKara Kinchella Parliamentarians in support of stopping Coal seam gas projects affecting Liverpool plains farmlandRoy Butler - MP for Bowen (Narrabri, Broken Hill, Cobar)Cate Faehrmann - Greens MP in NSW Upper HouseDr Joe Mc Gurr - MP for Wagga WaggaJeremey Buckingham - Member of the NSW Legislative Council and Legalise Cannabis Party Farmers defending the food bowl against the contamination of Coal seam GasXavier Martin - President of the NSW Farmers FederationDoug Friend - FarmerJoy Beves - Prsident of the Country Womens' Association Unionists defending Gomeroi People, workers and a safe climate for all of usVanessa Seagrove - General Secretary of Unions NSW OVERSEAS NEWSFrance wants to replace gas, fuel heaters with heat pumps - minister | ReutersThe Biden Administration's Next Big Climate Decision | The New Yorker  by Bill Mc Kibben  QUIZ send your 5 answers to: vivienlangford6@gmail.com. If you include your postal address a book prize will arrive.1. How much gas does Australia export?2. Where do we export gas to?3. Export terminals where are they in Australia?4. Where is Shell's half kilometer long Prelude Gas processing facility? Clue it's floating.5. What do Tunisia, France, Quebec and Victoria have in common with regard to fracking? TO GET INVOLVED CONTACT  LOCK THE GATE ALLIANCESYDNEY RALLY - Stop Coal Seam Gas: Save the Pilliga and Liverpool Plains - Lock the Gate   

The National Gallery of Victoria and Country Road have teamed up for the first time for a national exhibition pairing up eight emerging First Nations Artists with esteemed mentors.

This week, stories of justice and power from regional Australia. The case that transformed me In our first story, personal injury lawyer Sally Gearin speaks about seeking justice for a client whose courage to overcome her tragedy inspires Sally to this day. Sally originally shared this tale at SPUN, a live storytelling event from the Northern Territory. SPUN is now held at Browns Mart on Larrakia land. Since 1972, Browns mart has been championing new work and new voices through residencies, creative developments and presentations.  You can find more SPUN stories here. Hum - Bread, leggings, helicopters Then we hear from Gomeroi poet, writer and law academic Alison Whittaker.  This poem was written and read by Alison Whittaker and originally performed for ‘When Breath Meets Air,' an event curated by Tina Huang for the Boundless Festival. You can find Alison on Twitter @AJ_Whittaker. All The Best credits: Production Manager: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Episode Mix and Compile: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Host: Madhuraa Prakash Upcoming free audio events! Do you want to meet and get to know fellow emerging audio makers? Join the All The Best team at The Eveleigh Hotel from 6pm on Monday June 26 to network, share ideas and — most importantly — have some fun! If you aren't based in Sydney, you can join us online the following night - Tuesday June 27th, for our winter pitch workshop and seminar on adapting written work to audio.  You'll be hearing from All the Best Editorial Manager, journalist and radio educator Mell Chun as well as award winning poet Tim Loveday. Everyone is welcome! Go to www.allthebestradio.com to find the event details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 *Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time contains audio images and discussion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died. First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with Pamela Curr, longtime advocate of refugees and asylum seekers, condemning the disgusting display outside Victoria's Parliament on Saturday, where neo-nazis dressed in black held an anti-immigration rally, and were met with a large counter-protest. They discuss some of the appalling media coverage demonising these anti-fascist protestors, and the right's creation of division in Australia's political landscape.  Each year, hundreds of people around the country gather at Myall Creek on the June long weekend to commemorate the premeditated and unprovoked massacre of Wirrayaraay women, children and older men by a group of 12 stockmen on Myall Creek Station on June 10, 1838. Marisa interviews Keith Munro, Gomeroi co-chair of the Friends of Myall Creek committee (and newly-appointed Director of First Nations Art and Cultures at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia) about their upcoming memorial commemoration of the massacre, held yearly since 2000 over the June long weekend, and other events they have planned for the weekend. He also discusses healing, memory, truth-telling, and what makes Myall Creek unique in our colonial history. See the full list of Friends of Myall Creek events this Friday 9th - Sunday 11th June here.  Last up on the show, Marisa invites Cheryl Axleby (Co-Chair of Change the Record) to discuss the ACT Government's delays in raising the age to 14, defying advice from Aboriginal, legal and human rights organisations, and how it is too little too late - risking exposing an entire generation of children to the quicksand of this country's punitive and discriminatory criminal legal system. They also talk about the need for Aboriginal-led design and delivery of culturally appropriate diversionary programs to break the intergeneral cycle of incarceration for our younger generations. Head to www.3cr.org.au/dointime for full access to links and previous podcasts.

Liliminatuli / Devonport Invasion Day Rally here II Change the Date was the theme of the Invasion Day Rally held in Devonport. Voices from the rally.The Art of Incarceration here II Filmmaker Alex Siddon talks to us about The Art of Incarceration, which profiles Indigeous prisoners who find a new way forard through art.Gomeroi v Santos here II Outside the Native Title Tribunal in Sydney where a call to action is made to defend Gomeroi land from Santos gas drilling exploration into the artesian basin.Low Union Membership Interrogated here II Don Sutherland looks at the historically low Union membership figures that came out last year and puts forward a way to turn the ship around.

Secrets, Spies & Lies here II Bernard Collaery in conversation with Kieran Pender at the College of Law and Justice, Victoria University.Critical Mass Bike Convergence here II Faith Hunter alerts us to this years Critical Mass Bike ride to be held on Nov 18 starting at 5pm at the State Library can be joined at 5.30pm at Avenue Reserve, Royal Pde leading in to Sydney Rd ride for better bike lanes and bike facilities. This is the Week here II Kevin Healy cuts through the week with satire.Unions Support Gomeroi here II Paul Keating, Sydney Branch Secretary of the Mairitime Union of Australia, talks to us about a Union push to support the Gomeroi in their fight against Santos to drill on their land for gas. Unions NSW affiliates voted last Thursday night at the council meeting to commit support for the Gomeroi People and their land rights. This is not just moral support but support on the ground.Art meets Activism RAC Art Auction here II Kath McCarthy joins us to talk about the Art Auction to support Refugees at the Meat Market today.

Part 2 with Proud Wiradjuri woman Kylie Tarleton and proud Gomeroi man Daniel Jack is full of education, and Mark becomes the interviewed as he shares a story of his past and is challenged by Kylie and Daniel to unpack his historical beliefs and behaviours towards Aboriginals. From 'not being Aboriginal enough' to navigating life in two worlds, and experiencing the traumas associated with the naming of traditional lands after white settlers to the celebration of Invasion Day/Australia Day, this episode opens up and asks questions that should be part of what Kylie calls the '1000-hour conversation' to create real understanding, diversity and inclusion.

Kylie Tarleton is a proud Wiradjuri woman and Daniel Jack is a proud Gomeroi man who share their experiences of growing up Aboriginal and how this has shaped them to be the humans they are and the work they do today. They share the highs and lows from the strong connection to the land and cultural support of mob to choosing when and when not to wear their 'Aboriginal backpack' and being told they need to be 'more Aboriginal'. This is an episode full of education, awareness and why creating inclusion at times can result in exclusion. Both have identified roles at TAFE NSW and love to connect and share their stories and how to truly embrace the 60,000+ years of the Aboriginal way of embracing connection, culture, and inclusion through lateral leadership. Kylie Tarleton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-tarleton-b13033196/ Daniel Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jack-b13512213/

Long before local authorities tried to ban sliced bread, Australia was home to the world's first bakers. Grindstones, some 65,000 years old, suggest Indigenous communities have been baking for millennia and there's an amazing effort to bring back this cultural knowledge and revive Indigenous grains. While Australia has had a fraught relationship with locally grown wheat, there's a growing movement to embrace Australian heritage grains, backed by open-minded chefs who want to knead such enduring flour into ultra-local pasta, pizza and bread.  This episode features Jacob Birch, Gamilaraay mari and researcher; Aunty Bernadette Duncan, Kamilaroy woman and coordinator of the Garragal Women's Language and Culture Network; Dr Angela Pattison, lead researcher on Indigenous Grasslands for Grains; Kerrie Saunders, Gomeroi woman and technician on Indigenous Grasslands for Grains; Paul Farag, executive chef of Nour and AALIA; Luke Finlay, Operations Manager of  Wholegrain Milling Co; and Paul van Reyk, author of True to the Land: A History of Food in Australia.  Image by Alana Dimou.

Buluuy Mirrii creations by Gomeroi designer Colleen Tighe Johnson were among the most anticipated creations at DAFF Foundation's premier runway event - Country to Couture 2022 (Darwin 02/08/2022). Buluuy Mirrii has gained national and international acclaim for telling unique Gomeroi stories while promoting sustainability.

This week, for NAIDOC Week, stories that acknowledge the continued need for dissenting action by First Nations people. Charlie King In our first story, a father and daughter tell the stories of three generations of proud Gurindji resistance and rebellion. Storytellers: Charlie and Emma King Producer: Kylie Stevenson Charlie and Emma first told this story at SPUN Stories, a live storytelling event in Darwin, showcasing extraordinary stories from the Northern Territory. SPUN also has a podcast. To listen, Search Spun Stories wherever you listen to podcasts. Our Shared Resistance Next, an essay reflecting upon the similarities in the fights faced by both Palestinian people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in response to the lasting effects of settler-colonialism. Read by: Gomeroi writer, Allison Whitaker Written by: Darumbal/South Sea Islander journalist, Amy Mcguire Amy first wrote this piece for the Sunday Paper, an independent publication centering Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Palestinian people working to resist settler-colonial occupation. All The Best Credits Production Manager & Host: Danni Stewart Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Episode Mix and Compile: Danni Stewart Social Media Producer: Timothy Nguyen Community and Events Coordinator: Lidiya Josifova See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gomeroi v Santos here II Vivien Langton from Climate Action Show was on the steps outside the Native Title Tribunal in Phillips St, Sydney on April 8th as Santos tried to have Gomeroi native title extinguished once again to frack for gas. The Gomeroi and supports say NO!Greens & Jobs here II Adam Bandt, Leader of the Greens, was at the electorate of McNamara and he outlined his party's views on the futrue of jobs.This is the week here II Kevin Healy takes us through the week. So much to choose from.Don Sutherland on wages here II The National Wages Review, low wages, interest rates rises raked through with a left perspective.

Suellyn Tighe on the Gomeroi opposition to coal-seam gas wells in the Pilliga.

Lorena Allam and Lindon Coombes discuss the Federal Election and Karlie Noon sheds some light on her new book Astronomy: Sky Country

Lorena Allam and Lindon Coombes discuss the Federal Election and Karlie Noon sheds some light on her new book Astronomy: Sky Country

Suellyn Tighe on the Gomeroi opposition to coal-seam gas wells in the Pilliga.

Energy giant Santos takes Gomeroi people to the Native Title Tribunal seeking greenlight for a contested coal seam gas project -The election campaign begins with the major party leaders set to announce million-dollar pledges  - Projections show French President Emmanuel Macron leads the first round of France's election ahead of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

On Monday April 11 the Native Title Tribunal will consider applications lodged by Santos seeking permission to press ahead with its Pilliga (Narrabri) coal-seam gas project, despite the staunch opposition of Gomeroi people.

What do you see when you look into the night sky? Do you know the Big Dipper and the Southern Cross? What about the Celestial Emu and the Seven Sisters? The skies of Australia were the focus of stories and study long before Europeans set foot on this land. And that knowledge from First Nations Peoples is beginning to be more widely acknowledged and celebrated. Associate Professor Alice Gorman is a Space Archaeologist and the guest editor of Astronomy: Sky Country, a new book in the First Knowledges series, written by Gomeroi astrophysicists Krystal De Napoli and Karlie Noon.

Carnage @ Collingwood Community Garden here II Last week the Collingwood Children's Farm Management Committee bulldozed the Community Gardens, destroying 43 years of continuous community connection to the plots. We talk with people who were there at the beginning of the farm and the plots and pose the question has the Collingwood Children's Farm lost it's way?Australian Manufacturing here II We talk to the National President of the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union Andrew Dettmer about what is needed to kick start Australian Manufacturing and hear from Senator Tim Ayres about a recent missed opportunity.Save Lake Knox here II In another intannce of a threatened public space that make urban landscapes liveable we hear from Darren Wallace from Save Lake Knox.Gomeroi fight Santos Narrabri Gas Project here II Emma Hart speaks with Ian Brown, a Gomeroi man from Moree and member of Gamilaraay Next Generation, about the fight to top Santos' Narrabri Gas Project in north west NSW. The first stage  of the project will feature 850 coal seam gas extraction wells drilled down through the Great Artesian Basin within four areas of  the Pilliga State Forest.

This week on the program we cover two important topics which have seen some significant development in the last week. First, we speak with two Gomeroi yinarr, Aunty Polly Cutmore and Traditional Custodian Karra Kinchela, about the fight to stop Santos' Narrabri Gas Project, near Moree in North West NSW. 850 gas wells are proposed for the area, and court hearings are underway.Visit the Moree Ecological Holistic Information Centre page And find more information about the Pillaga Ultra - A Run to Keep the Pillaga Wild Then we hear from Charlie and Evan from Pride in Protest in Warrang Sydney, about the previously proposed Religious Discrimination Act.Last week was a big week, and after some significant wrangling and subsequent trauma for the LGBTIQA+ community the Act has now been withdrawn by the Coalition. While we spoke before the legislation was withdrawn, Charlie and Evan provide an analysis about the forces at play behind the bill that's still very relevant.You can connect with Pride in Protest at the social pages below:Facebook - Pride in ProtestTwitter - Pride in ProtestInstagram - Pride in Protest

This week, we're excited to be bringing you a collection of stories, poems and songs performed live at Boundless Festival of Indigenous and Culturally Diverse writers.  Boundless is presented by Writing NSW and Bankstown Arts Centre and is made possible with the support of Create NSW, the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund and the Australia Council for the Arts. For more information about Boundless Festival, you can click here. In this episode we're sharing sharing three beautiful performances from the Boundless Program. The first two come from 'When Breath Meets Air,' a performance event curated by Tina Huang which aims to showcase the power of the spoken word and to highlight why– as Eileen Myles writes, we should “believe in sound.” Why we should believe in the tiniest shakings, in the smells dispersing, in the tingling moments between breath and between air. First we hear from Gomeroi poet, essayist and law academic Alison Whittaker. You can find Alison on Twitter @AJ_Whittaker. Next we hear from human rights activist, poet and writer Sara Saleh. Sara is the daughter of migrants from Palestine, Egypt and Lebanon and is currently living on Gadigal Land. Her work has been published in English and Arabic in various national and international outlets and anthologies. Sara was the first poet to win the Peter Porter Poetry Prize and the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, she is currently developing her first novel. You can find her @SaraSalehOz on Twitter and @instasaraade on Instagram.  To close our episode, we have a poem performed by Nicole Smede as part of 'Empty City, Lonely Girl,' also curated by Tina Huang this performance event featured stories of loneliness and connection. Nicole is a multi-disciplinary artist of Worimi and European descent and uses language, song and poetry as a form of connection. Her voice can be heard on award-winning film scores, and poetry in visual and sound works, and publications including Guwayu: for all times, and 20x20x12 Sensing Place. You can find her @nicolesmede on Twitter and @nicole.smede on Instagram.  All The Best credits Production Manager: Danni Stewart Editorial Manager: Mell Chun Host: Helenna Barone-Peters  Episode Mix and Compile: Danni Stewart Social Media Producers:  Emma Pham  Community and Events Coordinator: Lidiya Josifova  SYN Mentee Producer: Wing Kuang  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains discussion of racism, colonisation, and reference to Aboriginal deaths from Covid. There is also a question that relate to stalking and threatening behaviour.Hello, and welcome to the Big Sister Hotline! I took a break last week because I was recording my audio book (HOW WE LOVE, out on November 2!) But I'm back this week, and joined by the very wonderful RACHEL MCPHAIL! Rachel is a proud Gomeroi woman and activist, whose campaign to establish a database of First Nations place names in addresses very quickly became one of the most popular petitions on Change.org.In this episode, Rachel talks about the importance of preserving the knowledge of Aboriginal elders, and deferring to Aboriginal leadership. We discuss how systemic change is possible if we just have political will. From Little Sisters, we answer questions about how to overcome heartbreak (with no small amount of help from Taylor Swift), and how patriarchy has conditioned girls and women to see relationships as being the thing that completes them rather than something that complements their life. We also address a question about concerning behaviour from a wannabe male suitor. You can follow Rachel here:Instagram: @place_names_in_addressesFeedback/Question submission: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementinefordInstagram: www.instragram.com/clementine_ford(And remember, if you like the show then please consider rating and reviewing it and subscribing!)#placenamesinaddresses#systemicchange#firstnationsvoices#identity#taylorswift#heartbreak#maleentitlement#feminism#podcast#rachelmcphail#clementineford#bigsister#bigsisterhotlineSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.