Last updated: 5 October 2015
Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
Current: WGAR Background: Intervention into Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal communities by the Federal government: https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/08/wgar-background-intervention-into-no...
Current: WGAR Background Info Web-Pages: https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-info-web-pages
Archive - Prior to 1 June 2014: WGAR background info web-pages: https://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-background-info...
Compilations:
WGAR News: Nov 27: Stand Up And Be Counted: Fifth Global Call to Action to Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities, facebook event
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/10/05/wgar-news-nov-27-stand-up-and-be-cou...
5 Oct 15: Contents:
* facebook event: Friday, 27 November 2015:
Stand Up And Be Counted: Fifth Global Call to Action to Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1656551727921649/
* For more info:
www.sosblakaustralia.com
https://twitter.com/sosblakaust
www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
www.instagram.com/sosblakaustralia
* Background:
Media Release: #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA 5th Global Call to action announced for Friday 27th November 2015: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
WGAR News: Emma Donovan calls on Australia to save its remote Indigenous communities: Video & Music News: Monica Tan, The Guardian
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Australia Redefines Hypocrisy And Human Rights In Bid For UN Position: Sol Bellear, Huffington Post Australia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/30/wgar-news-australia-redefines-hypocr...
30 Sep & 1/2 Oct 2015: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Sol Bellear, Huffington Post Australia: Australia Redefines Hypocrisy And Human Rights In Bid For UN Position
* Bio & Links to articles: Sol Bellear - Huffington Post Australia: http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/sol-bellear/
* Background:
WGAR Background: Intervention into Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal communities by the Federal government
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
WGAR Background to Suicide and Self-harm in First Nations Communities
WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Emma Donovan calls on Australia to save its remote Indigenous communities: Video & Music News: Monica Tan, The Guardian
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/27/wgar-news-emma-donovan-calls-on-aust...
27 Sep 15: "Contents:
* News: Elefant Traks: Emma Donovan to releases 7" featuring Joelistics, Archie Roach & Tim Rogers
* Video & Music News: Monica Tan, The Guardian: Emma Donovan calls on Australia to save its remote Indigenous communities
* News: Kerry Smith, Green Left Weekly: Musos unite for SOS Blak Australia campaign
* News Analysis: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Threatened traditional Aborigines again seek global activism
* Bios:
Monica Tan - The Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/profile/monica-tan
GLW author Kerry Smith - Green Left Weekly: https://www.greenleft.org.au/taxonomy/term/855
Nuclear Worrier - Linksunten Indymedia: https://linksunten.indymedia.org/de/user/60/blog
* Media Release: #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA 5th Global Call to action announced for Friday 27th November 2015: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* For more info:
www.sosblakaustralia.com
https://twitter.com/sosblakaust
www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
www.instagram.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA 5th Global Call to action announced for Friday 27th November 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/22/wgar-news-sosblakaustralia-5th-globa...
22 Sep 15: "Contents:
* Media Release: #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA 5th Global Call to action announced: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Fund-Raising: Indiegogo: SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA - Save our Aboriginal Communities
* For more information:
www.sosblakaustralia.com
https://twitter.com/sosblakaust
www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
www.instagram.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: The 'Right To Development' On Indigenous Lands: Jon Altman, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/11/wgar-news-the-right-to-development-o...
11 Aug 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Bundaberg News Mail: Standard Chartered pulls out of Carmichael coal project
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, New Matilda: The 'Right To Development' On Indigenous Lands
* Bio: Jon Altman - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/altmanj
* Keywords: Jon Altman - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/category/tags/jon-altman
* About Us - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/about-us
* Be a supporter: Help Us Fund New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/be-a-supporter
* Background:
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background: Intervention into Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal communities by the Federal government
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: Upcoming Events: The Intervention an Anthology book launches + Building Bridges 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/07/30/wgar-news-upcoming-events-the-interv...
2 Aug 15: "Contents:
Respect and Listen Compilation: The Intervention: an Anthology: http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention/intervention-anthology.html
Description about "The Intervention - an Anthology":
The Intervention: an Anthology Book Reviews:
The Intervention: an Anthology book launches - Darwin & Sydney:
* Upcoming Events: Respect and Listen: The Intervention: an Anthology book launches [scroll down page] http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention/intervention-anthology.html
4 August 2015: NT Darwin launch: Charles Darwin University
12 August 2015 - Parramatta
26 August 2015 - Gleebooks, Glebe
2 September 2015 - Sydney
14 September 2015 - Mona Vale, NSW
* Past Events:
Respect and Listen: 1 July 2015 - National launch in Sydney: http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention/intervention-anthology/e...
Video clips from the launch: 1. Compilation; 2. Welcome to Country and Introduction; 3. Rosie Scott; 4. Pat Anderson; 5. Ali Cobby Eckermann
Speech at original launch of The Intervention: an Anthology: Professor Gillian Triggs, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission
More SBS and ABC media coverage on original launch of The Intervention: an Anthology
Respect and Listen: 9 July 2015 - Ashfield Library: http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention/intervention-anthology/e...
Video clips of the speakers coming soon ...
Building Bridges 2015 - Parramatta:
* Upcoming Events: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th of August Building Bridges 2015: Reconciliation For Western Sydney: http://reconciliation4westernsydney.org/building-bridges/building-bridge...
* Homepage: Reconciliation For Western Sydney: http://reconciliation4westernsydney.org/
Background:
WGAR Background to Treaties with Aboriginal Sovereign Nations of Australia
WGAR Background: Intervention into Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal communities by the Federal government
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
WGAR News: Jessica has been sleeping in a wheelchair in city carparks: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/07/26/wgar-news-jessica-has-been-sleeping-...
26 Jul 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jessica has been sleeping in a wheelchair in city carparks
* Background: The Stringer - facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* Bio: Jennifer Kaeshagen, coordinator, The First Nations Homelessness Project - The Stringer
* Bio: Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
* About: The Stringer's Editorial policy: http://thestringer.com.au/about-us
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: NAIDOC 2015 Awards: Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Person of the Year & Tauto Sansbury, Lifetime Achievement Award
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/07/11/wgar-news-naidoc-2015-awards-rosalie...
11 Jul 15: "Contents:
* Video & Story: NITV: Meet the NAIDOC Person of the Year - Rosalie Kunoth-Monks
* Video: NITV: Stirring acceptance speech from NAIDOC Person of the Year - Rosalie Kunoth-Monks
* Video & Story: NITV: Tauto Sansbury - Lifetime Achievement Award
* Videos, Photos & Stories: NITV: NAIDOC 2015: the Awards and stories behind them
* Background Compilation: Respect and Listen: Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, OAM: http://www.respectandlisten.org/miscellaneous/rosalie-kunoth-monks.html
* WGAR Background Info Web-Pages: https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-info-web-pages "
WGAR News: The Government's retrogressive Indigenous Advancement Strategy: Michele Madigan, Eureka Street
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/07/02/wgar-news-the-governments-retrogress...
3 Jul 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Michele Madigan, Eureka Street: The Government's retrogressive Indigenous Advancement Strategy
* Petition: Sr Michele Madigan, Chairperson Kaurna/ Narungga Elder Dr Alitya Rigney & Josephite SA Reconciliation Circle:
Petition: Restore Funding Needed for South Australian Aboriginal Communities' Survival
* News Analysis: Sarah Whyte, Fergus Hunter, Sydney Morning Herald: The fight to save phone line helping prevent Aboriginal deaths in custody
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Western Australia to introduce Custody Notification Service - at long last
* Video: Respect and Listen, Vimeo: Stop the forced closures of Aboriginal Communities - Aboriginal Medical Service in Western Sydney: https://vimeo.com/132010222
* Homepage: Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney: http://amsws.org.au/
* Media Release: Federal Government forcing closure of Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney, putting lives at risk
* Petition: Petition to Save the Aboriginal Medical Service Western Sydney from forced closure by the Federal Government
* Background:
WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
WGAR Background: Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal deaths in custody"
WGAR News: Protests in Berlin, Sydney, Brisbane & Perth against closure of Aboriginal communities in Australia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/28/wgar-news-protests-in-berlin-sydney-...
29 Jun 15: "Contents:
Berlin Protest:
* facebook: 2nd Berlin Action - Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/events/1585337031740518/
* facebook: Berlin Solidarity - #sosblakaustralia: https://www.facebook.com/berlinsosblakaustralia
* facebook: Berlin Aboriginal Solidarität Netzwerk
* Petition: Gesellschaft für Bedrohte Völker (Society for Threatened Peoples): Support the Demands of the Australian Aboriginal Nations
* Actions: Respect and Listen: Berlin: http://www.respectandlisten.org/landrights/homeland-closures/berlin.html
* Event: Linksunten Indymedia: Berlin from 26-28 June: An art installation about the Yolngu people: S.O.S. Australia - restoring dignity: https://linksunten.indymedia.org/en/node/146175
Sydney Protest:
* News Analysis: Pallavi Singhal, Sydney Morning Herald: CBD closures as protest shuts down George Street
* News Analysis & Photos: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian: Sydney streets blocked by protest against WA remote community closures
* Video: Newzulu Australia: Sydney: Aboriginal dancers begin rally against community closures
* Video of March: Samantha Whittingham - Sydney Stands Up Against Forced Closures of First Nations Communities
* Video of March: Newzulu Australia: [Video] Sydney: Aboriginal protesters lead rally to Redfern tent embassy
* Photos: Zimbio: Sydney Rallies Against Closure Of Western Australian Aboriginal Communities
* Photos: Jarek Gasiorek - Sydney Stands Up Against Forced Closures; at Town Hall part 1, facebook
* Photos: Jarek Gasiorek - Sydney Stands Up Against Forced Closures, part 2, facebook
* Photos: Jarek Gasiorek - Sydney Stands Up Against Forced Closures part 3, facebook
* Photos: Peter Boyle - Stop forced closures of Aboriginal communities, facebook
* Photos: Newzulu Australia: Sydney: 600 rally against forced closure of Aboriginal communities
* Photos: Newzulu Australia: Sydney: Railway Square blocked by protest against community closures
* facebook Event: Sunday June 28 2015: Sydney Stands Up Against Forced Closures of First Nations Communities: https://www.facebook.com/events/426350344203727/
Brisbane Protest:
* Photos: John Key - The night they took over Brisbane, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.kee.au/posts/675456209265979
Perth Protest:
* Photos: Newzulu Australia: Perth: Protest upholds calls against forced closure of Aboriginal communities
Adelaide Protest:
* Photos: 26 June 2015 - STOP the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities - Adelaide, South Australia, facebook
* facebook Event: 26-27-28 June 2015: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action: https://www.facebook.com/events/434149830098436/
* facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
Background:
* WGAR News: Protests in Adelaide, Darwin & Melbourne against cuts to Aboriginal services & closure of Aboriginal communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* WGAR Background to Treaties with Aboriginal Sovereign Nations of Australia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Protests in Adelaide, Darwin & Melbourne against cuts to Aboriginal services & closure of Aboriginal communities
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/27/wgar-news-protests-in-adelaide-darwi...
27 Jun 15: "Contents:
Adelaide Protest:
* News Analysis: The Murray Valley Standard: Adelaide rally staged to save aboriginal services
Darwin Protest:
* News Analysis: Nadia Daly, ABC News: Unions protest in Darwin against closure of Aboriginal communities
* News: 9 News: NT parliament march for indigenous rights
Melbourne Protest:
* Video: Brisbane Times: Rally against Aboriginal community closures halts traffic [Video of Melbourne protest]
* News Analysis: Tom Cowie & Timna Jacks, The Age Victoria: Rally against closure of Aboriginal communities disrupts inner city
* News: Andrew Jefferson, Monique Hore, Herald Sun: Protesters take over Melbourne bridge as Friday night commuters hit again
* News: SBS News: Melb traffic chaos in 'peaceful' protest
* Care2 Petition: Do not cut off water and power supplies to Aboriginal Communities
* Current Event: 26-27-28 June 2015: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action - Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities
* facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Aboriginal Funding In South Australia: You're Not Going To Believe Where It's Going: Joseph Scales, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/25/wgar-news-aboriginal-funding-in-sout...
26 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Joseph Scales, New Matilda: Aboriginal Funding In South Australia: You're Not Going To Believe Where It's Going
* Bio: Joseph Scales - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/joseph-scales
* About Us - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/about-us
* Subs Deal: New Matilda: World's Worst Pitch Of World's Most Ethical Subscription Offer!
* Upcoming Event: 12.30pm, Friday 26 June 2015: 3rd Call to Action: Adelaide, SA:
Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities: http://www.respectandlisten.org/landrights/homeland-closures/protests.html
* News Analysis: Claire Campbell, The Murray Valley Standard: Hundreds rallying for Raukkan
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Stephen Atkinson from Shutdown Australia
Ed. note: Stephen discusses the threat of closures by "stealth" in South Australia
* Podcasts: Let's Talk - 98.9 FM: http://www.989fm.com.au/category/podcasts/lets-talk/
* Petition: Sr Michele Madigan, Chairperson Kaurna/ Narungga Elder Dr Alitya Rigney & Josephite SA Reconciliation Circle:
Petition: Restore Funding Needed for South Australian Aboriginal Communities' Survival
* Upcoming Event: 26-27-28 June 2015: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action - Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities
* facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* Background: WGAR News: Petition: Restore Funding Needed for South Australian Aboriginal Communities' Survival ...
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: Bella Bropho on the Police Invasion of Matagarup Refugee Camp: Perth Indymedia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/22/wgar-news-bella-bropho-on-the-police...
23 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Perth Indymedia: Bella Bropho on the Police Invasion of Matagarup Refugee Camp, SoundCloud
* Photo Essay: Alex Bainbridge, Perth, Green Left: Police, council raid Matagarup again
* Bio: Alex Bainbridge - Green Left Weekly
* News Analysis: Brendan Foster, Sydney Morning Herald: Police remove Heirisson Island Aboriginal protesters in dawn raid
* Photo: Heirisson Island Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp, facebook
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Solidarity interview with Mitch Torres, SOS Blak Australia: WA community closures: 'Keep marching, keep up the pressure'
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/21/wgar-news-solidarity-interview-with-...
22 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Interview with Mitch Torres, SOS Blak Australia based in the Kimberley:
Solidarity Online: WA community closures: 'Keep marching, keep up the pressure'
* Analysis / Opinion: Paddy Gibson, The Stringer: Assimilation and the push to close communities
* Bio: Paddy Gibson - The Stringer
* Upcoming Event: 26-27-28 June 2015: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action
- Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities
* facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
WGAR News Public Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en-GB#!forum/wgar-news
WGAR News - Working Group for Aboriginal Rights (Australia)"
WGAR News: Stop it! Justice Reinvestment is not a solution - Do not sell out another generation with more lies: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/13/wgar-news-stop-it-justice-reinvestme...
14 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Stop it! Justice Reinvestment is not a solution - Do not sell out another generation with more lies
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Deaths in custody decreasing but the prison experience takes lives post release
* News Analysis: The Stringer: Custody Notification Service prevents Aboriginal deaths in police cell custody
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Premier Barnett, you promised - In the name of Ms Dhu, where are the Custody Notification Service & the end to jailing fine defaulters?
* Bio: Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
* About: The Stringer - About Us: http://thestringer.com.au/about-us
* Fund The Stringer: http://thestringer.com.au/fund-the-stringer
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: In The NT, Streamlined Police Paperwork Takes Priority Over Black Deaths In Custody
* Bio: Amy McQuire - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/amy-mcquire
* About: New Matilda - About Us: https://newmatilda.com/about-us
* Fund New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/be-a-supporter
* WGAR Background: Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal deaths in custody
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Intervention into Northern Territory (NT) Aboriginal communities by the Federal government"
WGAR News: Indigenous leaders suspect remote NT communities will be closed: Helen Davidson, The Guardian
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/06/wgar-news-indigenous-leaders-suspect...
7 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Upcoming anniversary march & rally: 21 June 2015: NT Intervention - Stolen Futures - 8 Years of Racist shame!
* News Analysis: Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Indigenous leaders suspect remote NT communities will be closed
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, Inside Story: Living the good life in precarious times
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Government presses on with work for the dole in remote communities
* News Analysis: Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Remote jobs and community program to be rebranded due to unpopularity
* News Analysis: Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Controversial Indigenous advancement strategy gets $100m funding boost
* Compilation: Respect and Listen: NT Intervention: http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention.html
* Compilation: Respect and Listen: The Intervention: an Anthology: http://www.respectandlisten.org/nt-intervention/intervention-anthology.html
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention (Last updated: 27 May 2014)
* WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws (Last updated: 30 May 2014)"
WGAR News: Shutting down Australia: day of action on remote communties: Ninah Kopel, The Wire [Featuring Lavene Ngatokorua, Shaun Harris & Alice Haines]
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/02/wgar-news-shutting-down-australia-da...
3 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Stephen Atkinson from Shutdown Australia
* Podcasts: Let's Talk - 98.9 FM: http://www.989fm.com.au/category/podcasts/lets-talk/
* Audio: Ninah Kopel, The Wire: Shutting down Australia: day of action on remote communties [Featuring Lavene Ngatokorua, Shaun Harris & Alice Haines]
* About The Wire: http://www.thewire.org.au/about.aspx
* facebook: Shut Down Australia
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: "Respect" for Anthony Mundine who travelled the continent to meet the Matargarup homeless
* Video: Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp, YouTube: Anthony Mundine interviewed at Matargarup camp [Anthony is interviewed by Gerry Georgatos]
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Concert for Matargarup
* Bio: Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
* About: The Stringer's Editorial policy
* Background: WGAR News: Shut Down Australia For Aboriginal Rights 10:30 - 11:30 am 1st June 2015, facebook
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: Petition: Restore Funding Needed for South Australian Aboriginal Communities' Survival: Sr Michele Madigan, Dr Alitya Rigney & Josephite SA Reconciliation Circle
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/30/wgar-news-petition-restore-funding-n...
1 Jun 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Claire Campbell, The Murray Valley Standard: Raukkan community short-changed
* Petition: Sr Michele Madigan, Chairperson Kaurna/ Narungga Elder Dr Alitya Rigney & Josephite SA Reconciliation Circle: Petition: Restore Funding Needed for South Australian Aboriginal Communities' Survival
* News Analysis: Michele Madigan, Sisters of Saint Joseph: Sorry Day - But Are We?
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)"
WGAR News: Shut Down Australia For Aboriginal Rights 10:30 - 11:30 am 1st June 2015, facebook
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/27/wgar-news-shut-down-australia-for-ab...
28 May 15: "Contents:
* Homepage: Shut Down Australia - Down Tools Australia For Aboriginal Rights: http://www.shut-down-australia.com/
* Upcoming Event Notice: Shut Down Australia For Aboriginal Rights 10:30 - 11:30 am 1st June 2015, facebook
* facebook: Shut Down Australia: Because of the Forced Shutdown of Aboriginal Homeland Communities - Australia Closed for Business
* Upcoming Event Notice: 30 May 2015: Concert For Matagarup - First Nations Refugee Camp, facebook
* facebook: Concert For Matagarup - Refugees On Our Homelands
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Concert to be held in support of Matargarup homeless camp [Featuring Wiradjuri elder Les Coe]
* Analysis / Opinion: Kim Bullimore, Red Flag: Attacks on homelands highlight Aboriginal homelessness
* News Analysis: Michele Madigan, Sisters of Saint Joseph: Sorry Day - But Are We?
* Change.org Petition: Restore IAS funding that SA Aboriginal communities need to stay open and sustainable
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action - Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities: 26-27-28 June 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/25/wgar-news-sosblakaustralia-third-glo...
26 May 15: "Contents:
* Upcoming Event: 26-27-28 June 2015: SOSBlakAustralia Third Global Call To Action - Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal Communities
* News Analysis: Emily Burley, Coffs Coast Advocate: Rally against forced community closures
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: "Only in body bags," say Jigalong residents. "They do nothing for us," say Roebourne residents
* Upcoming Event: 1 June 2015: Rally for the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy and Against All Forced Closures, facebook
* Analysis / Opinion: Lauren Williams, USA Today: Australia's closing of Aboriginal communities sparks protests
* Audio Interview: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review: "Nyul Nyul and Jabir Jabir traditional owner Henry Augustine reacts to WA community closures"
* Analysis / Opinion: Peter Boyle, Green Left: Will Abbott save Galilee Basin coalmine?
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* Analysis / Opinion: John Pilger, Green Left: John Pilger: Honour our Aboriginal heroes
* Analysis / Opinion: Chris Graham, New Matilda: One Year On: A New Matilda Editor's Perspective
* Appeal: New Matilda: Subscribe to New Matilda, While You Still Can!
* About Us - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/about-us "
WGAR News: NT Intervention opened way to Aboriginal community closures: Paddy Gibson, Green Left
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/18/wgar-news-nt-intervention-opened-way...
19 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Eva Cox, The Conversation: A $147m budget saving missed: income management has failed
* Edited Speech: Paddy Gibson, Green Left: NT Intervention opened way to Aboriginal community closures
* Video of Full Speech: Paddy Gibson, STICS: First Nations Peoples and Australian Government Policy - What happened to the Intervention?
* Video of Q & A: What happened to the Intervention? Q and A: Vimeo from STICS
* News Analysis: Kim Bullimore, Red Flag: From missions to homelands and back to assimilation
* Video Report back: National Freedom Movement - SA Division, YouTube: How Would You Like To Be Me? Forum Trailer
* Report back: Sue Bolton, Green Left: Fighting the new racism
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget (last updated: 16 May 2015)
* WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention (last updated: 27 May 2014)
* WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws (last updated: 30 May 2014)
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?) (last updated: 16 May 2015)"
WGAR News: Budget delivers uncertainty and blackmail to NT outstations: Central Land Council & Northern Land Council
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/15/wgar-news-budget-delivers-uncertaint...
16 May 15: "Contents:
* Joint Media Release: Central Land Council & Northern Land Council: Budget delivers uncertainty and blackmail to NT outstations
* About CLC: About the Central Land Council: http://www.clc.org.au/articles/cat/about/
* About NLC: What does the Northern Land Council do?: http://www.nlc.org.au/articles/cat/what-we-do/
* News Analysis: Steven Schubert, ABC News: 'Dysfunctional' NT Government must not run Indigenous outstations, Northern Land Council and Central Land Council say
* News Analysis: Kimberley Land Council: Creating jobs in remote communities: how we're doing it
* About KLC: About Us - Kimberley Land Council: http://www.klc.org.au/about-us/about-the-klc
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Four Corners' Fishbowl Journalism Does More Damage To Aboriginal People
* Analysis / Opinion: Iva Hayward-Jackson, The Stringer: An Aboriginal Perspective
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: ABC Four Corners misses the real story on the Homelands
* Background: WGAR News: Budget 2015: Concerns raised over federal plans to hand funding of Indigenous outstations to NT, in deal similar to WA: Alyssa Betts, ABC News
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Budget 2015: Concerns raised over federal plans to hand funding of Indigenous outstations to NT, in deal similar to WA: Alyssa Betts, ABC News
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/14/wgar-news-budget-2015-concerns-raise...
15 May 15: "Contents:
* Audio: Justin Fenwick, The Wire: Indigenous funding masks another agenda [Featuring Senator Nova Peris & Paddy Gibson]
* News Analysis: Steven Schubert, ABC News: 'Dysfunctional' NT Government must not run Indigenous outstations, Northern Land Council and Central Land Council say
* News Analysis: Shalailah Medhora, The Guardian: Remote Indigenous communities could close if NT government takes full control
* News: NITV News: Fears of community closures spreading to NT after budget handout
* News: Alyssa Betts, ABC News: Budget 2015: Concerns raised over federal plans to hand funding of Indigenous outstations to NT, in deal similar to WA
* Audio Interview: Mikaela Simpson, CAAMA Radio: Aboriginal Communities Left Out In The Cold Following Budget Announcement... [Featuring Shayne Neumann]
* Video: Robert Burton-Bradley, NITV News: Indigenous activist accuses government of 'racist budget' [Featuring Michael Mansell]
* Petition: Change.org: Restore IAS funding that SA Aboriginal communities need to stay open and sustainable
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA (and NT?)
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* Background: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Aborigines expect more misery from new national budget
* Background: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Australian government budget leaves indigenous affairs in a "trauma zone""
WGAR News: State Government community closure reforms all PR and no substance: Kimberley Land Council, Western Australia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/11/wgar-news-state-government-community...
12 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Kimberley Land Council: State Government community closure reforms all PR and no substance
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Don't believe them; They will close Homelands - the only 'consultations' should be about equality
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: State Government is far too late to try and 'consult' with remote Aboriginal communities about their closures
* Issues: Robin Chapple MLC, Greens (WA): Threats to Close Remote Aboriginal Communities
* Media Release: Robin Chapple MLC, Greens (WA): Water quality well below standards in remote communities
* Personal Account & Opinion: Amy Marshall, Rockhampton Morning Bulletin: Medical student reacts to closures of remote communities
* Media Release: Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: Reparation needed before First Nations peoples can 'move on'
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Jennifer Kaeshagen & Gerry Georgatos speak out: Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp: Moki Waahuu, NZ interview
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/10/wgar-news-jennifer-kaeshagen-gerry-g...
11 May 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interviews:
Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Jennifer Kaeshagen of Stringer news
Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Dr Gerry Georgatos talks Matagarup and the Indigenous refugee camp
Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Sam Cook Aboriginal Activist from Kimberly WA
Moki Waahuu's Podcast: Kado Muir Indigenous Australian Leader
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Elder 'traumatised' by Matargarup camp raid [Featuring Julie Dwyer]
* Updates: The Stringer, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Don't believe them; They will close Homelands - the only 'consultations' should be about equality
* Background: WGAR News: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest:
ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatos
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Aboriginal elders voice concern over plans to close remote communities
- Tauto Sansbury & Rosalie Kunoth-Monks: Natalie Whiting, The World Today
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/09/wgar-news-aboriginal-elders-voice-co...
10 May 15: "Contents:
* Audio: Natalie Whiting, The World Today: Aboriginal elders voice concern over plans to close remote communities [Featuring Tauto Sansbury & Rosalie Kunoth-Monks]
* Speeches: Green Left: Aboriginal voices resist closures [Featuring Gwenda Stanley, Uncle Ken Canning & Ginny Jane]
* News Analysis: Sue Bolton, Green Left: Melbourne councils oppose forced closure of Aboriginal communities
* News: David Weber, ABC News: Anger over plans for future of remote Aboriginal communities in WA [Featuring the Kimberley Land Council]
* News Analysis: Stephanie Anderson & Robert Burton-Bradley, SBS News: Calls to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in Indigenous funding [Featuring Closing the Gap campaign committee]
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Beware the 'framing' of the conversation - 'consultation' is a dirty word - Don’t close any Homelands - end of story
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: WA Government Deregisters World's Oldest Rock Art Collection As Sacred Site: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/08/wgar-news-wa-government-deregisters-...
9 May 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: WA Government Deregisters World's Oldest Rock Art Collection As Sacred Site
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Tim Douglas & Wilfred Hicks - Burrup Rock Art Site - spiritual & cultural importance
* Audio: Ninah Kopel, The Wire: 'Sacred' title eroded from ancient Indigenous art [Featuring Robin Chapple, Judith Hugo & Thor Kerr]
* Media Release: Greens spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs Robin Chapple MLC: Ancient rock art not sacred enough
* News Analysis: Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF): ACF raises serious concerns about Aboriginal sacred sites de-listing in WA
* News Analysis: Simon Ludgate, Your News Wire: Call for review of protection of ancient Aboriginal sites in Western Australia
* News Analysis: Simon Ludgate, Your News Wire: Australian heritage site in danger from government sanctioned mining
* Background Video: Robin Chapple MLC, Greens (WA): FARA 2015 Burrup/Murujuga heritage tour [FARA: Friends of Australian Rock Art]
* Background: Facebook: Stand Up for the Burrup: https://www.facebook.com/StandUpForTheBurrup
* Background: Jude Dineley, Australian Geographic: Burrup Peninsula rock art among world's oldest
* Homepage of the Aboriginal Heritage Action Alliance (AHAA): http://aboriginalheritagewa.com/
* News Analysis: AHAA: Kimberley Land Council condemn AHA amendments and community closures at United Nations
* Video: Robin Chapple MLC, Greens (WA): The KLC petition on the amendments to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
* Audio Interview: AHAA: Late Night Live: Threats to Aboriginal heritage [Featuring Clayton Lewis & Prof Peter Veth]
* Videos: NITV News: WA Whistleblower 1: Allegations of Bullying, Intimidation in WA Dept of Aboriginal Affairs
* Background: Thor Kerr & Shaphan Cox, The Conversation: Frustration rises over changes to the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act"
WGAR News: CAAMA Radio - Alice Springs Rally Against Forced Closures of Aboriginal Communities
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA)
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/07/wgar-news-caama-radio-alice-springs-...
8 May 15: "Contents:
* CAAMA Radio: Speeches at the Alice Springs May 1st Rally Against Forced Closures of Aboriginal Communities
- Rosalie Kunoth Monks
- Trisha Morton Thomas
- Maurie Ryan
- Christa Bartjen-Westermann
- Harold Furber
- Chancey Peach
- Walter Shaw
- Marlene Hodder
* Video: CAAMA News: Alice Springs fights community closures in WA
* Photos: CAAMA: Central Australia says no to forced closures
* Audio Interview: Mikaela Simpson on Strong Voices, CAAMA Radio: "Sexual Abuse... It's Not Just In Aboriginal Communities" [Featuring Paddy Gibson, a researcher from the Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning]
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio News: Could the Center be Next [Featuring Central Desert Regional Council CEO Cathryn Hutton]
* Video: Lorena Walker, CAAMA News: John Pilger calls WA Premier "the Big Lie" at Sydney Rally
* About CAAMA - Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association
* Video: NITV News: Outrage and anger at Alice Springs rally against forced communities closure
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Cuts To Community Services Behind Rise In Alice Springs Crime
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: White Alice Springs Vigilante Group Advertises For People With 'Firearms Experience'"
WGAR News: Vinka believes it's crucial to empower the next generation to create a healthy community that celebrates culture, cares for country and builds opportunities.
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/05/wgar-news-vinka-believes-its-crucial...
6 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, New Matilda: The Hunt For The Good Life: A Black Perspective
* Video - Vinka's story: Ella Archibald-Binge, SBS News: Home-grown Derby girl to be town's first Aboriginal doctor [Vinka's story is featured on Living Black: Kimberley Healing this week.]
* Video: Pedestrian TV, YouTube: Ernie Dingo Speaks Against Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities
* Video: Respect and Listen, Vimeo: John Pilger at the second National Day of Action (1 May 2015) - in Sydney
* News Analysis: Joshua Robertson, The Guardian: Brisbane protest over Indigenous community closures occupies City Hall
* News Analysis: Tony Moore, Brisbane Times: 300 indigenous protesters stage Brisbane City Hall sit-in
* Interview: Padraic Gibson, New Matilda: The Maori Are Coming: Solidarity From Across The Ditch Against Forced Remote Community Closures [Featuring Teanau Tuiono]
* Video: Lachlan McLeod and Louis Dai/Walking Fish Productions, The Guardian: We don't want to see WA Indigenous people have the struggle we've had, Melbourne protesters say - video
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Shifting small remote communities into larger ones is still closing them, Colin
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: In Andrew Bolt's World, Black Is White And Peaceful Protest Is War
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatos
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/03/wgar-news-wa-police-dismantle-tents-...
4 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Perth City Council fob off Matargarup homeless & say they cannot help homeless
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Nyungah people remain steadfast despite police raids
* Audio Interview: ABC NewsRadio's Tracey Holmes speaks to activist Gerry Georgatis: WA police dismantle tents at Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest
* Video: 9 News Perth, YouTube: Show of Force
* Video & News Analysis: Deborah Dupre, Examiner: Australia apartheid: Secret war on Aborigines prompts global May Day protests
* News Analysis: ABC News: Arrests as police remove tents at Perth's Heirisson Island Aboriginal protest
* News Analysis: Steve Holland, SMH: Arrests as Indigenous protests continue on Heirisson Island
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Maori Television: Perth Police attempt to close down tent embassy on Heirisson Island
* News Analysis: NITV News: Protesters arrested as police close down Heirisson Island protest camp
* News Analysis: Eru Rerekura, Radio New Zealand News: Global Aboriginal rights protests
* Updates: The Stringer, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* Video: Jennifer Kaeshagen, facebook: "Elder Herbert Bropho today delivering a moving speech on the steps of WA Parliament at the rally to protect the Homelands."
* News Analysis: Chris Mason, The Stringer: Matargarup
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Beware the 'framing' of the conversation - 'consultation' is a dirty word - Don’t close any Homelands - end of story
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: International anger swelling at plans to evict Australian Aborigines from ancestral lands: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/03/wgar-news-international-anger-swelli...
3 May 15: "Contents:
* News Round-Up: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: International anger swelling at plans to evict Australian Aborigines from ancestral lands
* Summary of Analysis: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: French researchers: "Aboriginal communities should not be closed!"
* Photos of May 1st rally: Berlin Action - Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
* Photos of May 1st rally: Newzulu Australia: Sydney: Tent Embassy joins national day of action on forced community closures
* Videos of May 1st rally: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: May Day Speeches at the Canberra Rally: Alice Haines, BillyT, Roxley Foley, Les Coe & Nungala LeeAnne Lacey
* Audio Interview: Uprising with Sonali: How Australia's Indigenous Communities are Fighting Against Increased Oppression [Guest: Ryan Whitewolf, an activist and musician]
* Media Release: ACTU: Unions urge Abbott and Barnett Governments to stop the funding cuts and closures of Aboriginal communities
* Media Release: ACTU: Union movement condemns forcible closure of Aboriginal communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Beware the 'framing' of the conversation - 'consultation' is a dirty word - Don’t close any Homelands - end of story
* Upcoming 15 May 2015 Event: Madeleine Wines, Bendigo Advertiser: Protest may shut down Bendigo CBD
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Report Back on May 1st rallies protesting Closures of Aboriginal Communities:
NITV News Videos; CAAMA Radio; Regional / International News & Photos
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/02/wgar-news-report-back-on-may-1st-ral...
2 May 15: "Contents:
* 1 May 2015 Videos
NITV News: We Will Not Leave: Wangkatjunka Aboriginal Community
NITV News: Danny TJ and Rachel Siewert on Country in Wangkatjunka
NITV News: No Forced Closures - Social Media Support Across the Globe
NITV News: WA Remote Indigenous Communities Closure - Key Events
NITV News: Redfern Rally: Stop Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities
NITV News: Stop Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities - Rallies in Perth, Canberra and Melbourne
Stacey Kirk, Stuff: New Zealanders march against Australian plans to close Aboriginal communities
* 1 May 2015 Audio & Photos
CAAMA: Alice Springs Against Forced Closures - Rosalie Kunoth Monks Speech 1st May
CAAMA: Alice Springs Against Forced Closures - Trisha Morton Thomas Speech 1st May
* 1 May 2015 News & Photos
Regional Coverage:
Toni Brient, Sunraysia Daily: Rally call: Backlash at push to close communities
Ainslie Drewitt-Smith, ABC News: Wollongong stages rally against forced closures of Aboriginal communities
CAAMA: Central Australia says no to forced closures
Sarah Taillier and staff, ABC News: Rallies held to protest against threat of remote community closures in Western Australia
International Coverage:
Green Left: Rallies demand end to Aboriginal community closures
Online News Team, Maori Television: Hone Harawira accuses Australian PM of being a 'racist b*stard'
Australian Coverage:
Al Jazeera: Human Rights: Australians rally against Aboriginal community closures
Rachel Browne, SMH: Thousands gather in Sydney to protest against denial of 'basic human right'
Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Melbourne city centre blocked by protests over closure of Indigenous communities - as it happened
Melissa Davey, The Guardian: Thousands join protests against WA Indigenous community closures
ABC News: Thousands gather in Melbourne's CBD to protest against proposed WA remote communities closure
Robert Burton-Bradley, NITV News: National day of action to protest closure of remote communities
Craig Butt & Patrick Hatch, The Age: Major headaches for commuters and footy fans as protesters vow to shut Melbourne down
Trevor Paddenburg, Perth Now: Perth protesters rally over plans to close remote Aboriginal communities
* Background
WGAR News: The May 1st rallies have Gone Global: States in Australia, Aotearoa (NZ), Canada, Germany, Hawaii, Hong Kong China, UK, USA
WGAR News: Full list of May 1 2015 Actions in a place near you: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: The May 1st rallies have Gone Global: States in Australia, Aotearoa (NZ), Canada, Germany, Hawaii, Hong Kong China, UK, USA
Newsletter date: 10:20 am, 1 May 2015; Last updated 4:40pm, 1 May 2015
This newsletter: https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/01/wgar-news-the-may-1st-rallies-have-g...
1 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: SOGIP: Aboriginal communities should not be closed ! By Martin Préaud, Barbara Glowczewski and 16 French researchers working in Australia
* Analysis / Opinion: Arena Magazine: The Real Cost of Closing Remote Communities, by Brian F. Codding, Douglas W. Bird and Rebecca Bliege Bird
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, Land Rights News - Northern Edition: The quest for the good life
* Current Event: The May 1st rallies have gone global: States throughout Australia, Aotearoa (NZ), Canada, Germany, Hawaii, Hong Kong China, UK, USA
https://medium.com/@occupySYDNEY/may-1st-sosblakaustralia-stop-closure-o...
https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/58824
http://www.amnesty.org.au/indigenous-rights/comments/37100/
* Background: WGAR News: Full list of May 1 2015 Actions in a place near you: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Full list of May 1 2015 Actions in a place near you: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/29/wgar-news-full-list-of-may-1-2015-ac...
30 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Upcoming Event Info: Full list of May 1 2015 Actions in a place near you: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
* Upcoming Event Posters: 2nd Official Call To Action 1st May 2015, facebook: By Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Video: GreenLeftTV, YouTube: Police ride roughshod over Aboriginal protest against closure of communities
* News Analysis: Miranda Wood, Red Flag: 'This is a declaration of war' - campaign against closures continues
* Analysis / Opinion: Sandy Toussaint, The Conversation: Closing 'communities' undermines the humanity of Aboriginal lives
* Background: Green Left: International day of protest on May 1 against forced closure of Aboriginal communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Radioactive racism in the Wild West - WA takes aim at remote communities: Mia Pepper, Eco-Shout
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/26/wgar-news-radioactive-racism-in-the-...
27 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Mia Pepper, Eco-Shout: Radioactive racism in the Wild West - WA takes aim at remote communities
* Video Special report back: Paddy Gibson, Stop the Intervention: First Nations Peoples and Australian Government Policy - What happened to the Intervention?
[Paddy also discussed of how the policy architecture of the Intervention is expanding across the country to include the threat of closure of WA homelands]
* Photo Essay: Alex Bainbridge, Green Left: Perth rally resists closure of Aboriginal communities, police harassment
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Maori leader shows his support for Aboriginal people [Featuring Hone Harawira, the leader of New Zealand's Mana Party]
* Analysis / Opinion: Jack Wilkie-Jans, The Age: Learn from history, forced closure of remote communities not the solution
* Analysis / Opinion: Alex Bainbridge, Green Left: Stand up against community closures
* Analysis / Opinion: Scott Mitchell, VICE News: Australian Aboriginal Communities Under Threat of Closure Take Their Case to the UN
* Analysis / Opinion: Tyson Baird, Green Left: Why health care in remote communities is not a 'lifestyle choice'
* Upcoming Event - 26 May 2015, Perth: Jemma Nott, Green Left: Convergence to help Aboriginal communities fight against communities' closure [Featuring Grandmothers Against Removals]
* Upcoming Event Info: Locations of 1 May 2015 Protests, around Australia and Internationally, against forced closure of Aboriginal communities, as of 23 Apr 15: #SOSblakaustralia: https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/58824
* Upcoming Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Northern Territory (NT) Intervention
* WGAR Background to 'Stronger Futures' new NT Intervention laws"
WGAR News: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/25/wgar-news-white-cops-black-victims-p...
26 Apr 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: White cops, Black victims - Perth is to Western Australia, what Birmingham was to Alabama
* Facebook: The Stringer: "Official statement from Elder Bella Bropho, of the Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp (Heirisson Island, Perth ... )"
* Photo Essay: Alex Bainbridge, Green Left: Perth rally resists closure of Aboriginal communities, police harassment
* Video: Network Ten: Forced closure rally
* News & Video: Sky News: Protesters clash with police at WA rally
* News & Video: Phil Hickey, Perth Now: Heirisson Island camp Indigenous leaders protest at State Parliament
* News: Brendan Foster, WA Today: Parliament House protest: ugly scenes as police make arrests
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Aboriginal Group To Shadow ANZAC Day March And Highlight Frontier Wars: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/24/wgar-news-aboriginal-group-to-shadow...
24 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Aboriginal Group To Shadow ANZAC Day March And Highlight Frontier Wars
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Gallipoli Could Never Define Australia Like This War Did
* Upcoming Event: Indymedia Australia: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra - ACT
* Upcoming Event Flyer: Sovereign Union - Gatherings / Events: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/gatherings-events
* Frontier Wars Homepage: Sovereign Union: The Undeclared Frontier Wars: http://sovereignunion.mobi/content/frontier-wars
* Audio: Melissa Lahoud, The Wire: Lest we Forget: Aboriginal people want their battles acknowledged [Featuring Graeme Dunstan & Dr Timothy Bottoms]
* Analysis / Opinion: Nicholas Clements, NITV News: Comment: Tasmania's Black War: a tragic case of lest we remember?
* Audio Interviews: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review: ANZAC centenary special: Honouring Indigenous service men and women
* Analysis / Opinion: Timothy Bottoms, The Canberra Times: Why we ought to be remembering the frontier wars on Anzac Day
* Background: WGAR News: Evicting Indigenous Australians from their homelands is a declaration of war: John Pilger, The Guardian
* Background: WGAR News: Anzac Day 2015 - Undeclared Frontier Wars Remembrance March - Canberra: Indymedia Australia
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: 'Systemic Racism' Of WA Remote Community Closures Savaged At United Nations: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/23/wgar-news-systemic-racism-of-wa-remo...
24 Apr 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: 'Systemic Racism' Of WA Remote Community Closures Savaged At United Nations
* News Analysis: Kimberley Land Council: KLC condemns community closures at United Nations
* News Analysis: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian: UN forum backs fight against closure of remote Aboriginal communities in WA
* Audio Interview: RN Drive, ABC: Australian lawyer to chair top UN indigenous body [Featuring Megan Davis]
* Background: UN News Centre: As Forum opens, deputy UN chief says 2015 a 'critical year' for world's indigenous peoples
* Background: United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues: Fourteenth Session of the Permanent Forum
* Analysis / Opinion: John Pilger.com, The secret country again wages war on its own people
* News: Online News Team, Maori Television: Events planned worldwide to support Aboriginal communities on May 1st
* News: Maiki Sherman, Maori Television: Labour outlines concerns on Aborigine communities in letter to Australian Labor Party
* Latest News & Videos: Indigenous - Maori Television: http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/latest-news/indigenous
* News & Video: Phil Hickey, Perth Now: Heirisson Island camp Indigenous leaders protest at State Parliament
* News: Brendan Foster, WA Today: Parliament House protest: ugly scenes as police make arrests
* Facebook: The Stringer: "Official statement from Elder Bella Bropho, of the Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp"
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Evicting Indigenous Australians from their homelands is a declaration of war: John Pilger, The Guardian
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/23/wgar-news-evicting-indigenous-austra...
23 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: John Pilger, The Guardian: Evicting Indigenous Australians from their homelands is a declaration of war
* Video Special report back: Paddy Gibson, Stop the Intervention: First Nations Peoples and Australian Government Policy - What happened to the Intervention? 20 April 2015
* News Analysis & Video: Maiki Sherman, Maori Television: Protest against closure of Aboriginal communities continues to gain momentum
* News: Maiki Sherman, Maori Television: Marama Fox to attend protest against closure of Aboriginal communities in Australia
* Latest News & Videos: Indigenous - Maori Television: http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/latest-news/indigenous
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Maori Leader Brands Tony Abbott A 'Racist B*stard' Over Remote Closure Plans
* Community Solidarity Action Sign-on Statement: Green Left: New NT group says fund and support self-determination for Aboriginal communities
* Upcoming Event: 1 May 2015, Melbourne - rally and march against the forced closures of Aboriginal communities, facebook
* Upcoming Event: 1 May 2015, Sydney Rally May 1: National Day of Action: Stop the forced closure of Aboriginal communities, Stoptheintervention_announce
* Event Call: Mudgin-Gal calls for organisations to close early May 1 in solidarity with NDA, Stoptheintervention_announce
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Maori Party issues scathing letter to Tony Abbott regarding treatment of Aboriginal people: Claire Trevett, New Zealand Herald
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/21/wgar-news-maori-party-issues-scathin...
22 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Belinda Grant Geary, Daily Mail Australia: 'The first thing that strikes me about Australia is how racist this place is': Writer claims our treatment of Aborigines is WORSE than apartheid South Africa
* Analysis / Opinion: Sisonke Msimang, Africa is a Country: Is There a Place Where White People Are More Committed to Faux Race Blindness than South Africa?
* News Analysis: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Maori Leader Brands Tony Abbott A 'Racist B*stard' Over Remote Closure Plans
* News Analysis: Eru Rerekura, Radio New Zealand News: Harawira has message for Australian PM
* Media Release: Maori Party letter to the Australian Prime Minister
* Video: Te Karere TVNZ, YouTube: Maori Party calls out Australian PM on treatment of Aboriginal people
* News Analysis: Claire Trevett, New Zealand Herald: Maori Party issues scathing letter to Tony Abbott regarding treatment of Aboriginal people
* News: Dan Conifer, ABC News: New Zealand Maori Party condemns potential closure of Aboriginal communities in open letter to Tony Abbott
* News Analysis & Video: Numia Ponika-Rangi, Maori Television: Opposition groups enraged ahead of Abbotts arrival to NZ
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Native Affairs - End Of The Dreamtime
* Latest News & Videos: Top topic: Australia - Maori Television
* Statement: Green Left: New NT group says fund and support self-determination for Aboriginal communities
* Audio: Warren Barnsley, NIRS: Community closures threaten spiritual identity: KALACC
* Upcoming Event: 1 May 2015, Rally at Belmore Park, Sydney - National Day of Action: Speakers: Aunty Jenny Munro, John Pilger, Gwenda Stanley & reps from WA communities
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: Unions Slam Closure Of Remote Aboriginal Communities In WA: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/18/wgar-news-unions-slam-closure-of-rem...
19 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Mia Pepper, Eco-Shout: Radioactive racism in the Wild West - WA takes aim at remote communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Unions Slam Closure Of Remote Aboriginal Communities In WA
* News Analysis: Shar Adams, Epoch Times: Australia: Indigenous Affairs Take Backward Step [Featuring Jon Altman]
* Audio Interviews: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review:
[Featuring: Pekeri Ruska, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance & Haydn Bromley, South Australian Aboriginal Lands Trust]
* Interview: Solidarity Online: Aboriginal community closures: 'This is an attempt to destroy our culture'
[Featuring Meriki Onus, protest organiser from the youth group Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance]
* News: Michele Jedlicka, The Inverell Times: Inverell plans second protest march over closing WA Aboriginal communities
* Audio: Kristy McMahon, NIRS: Auckland to rally in support of remote WA communities
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook:
"We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Video: Myles Morgan & Andrea Booth, NITV News: NT Minister expects migration if WA communities close
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: https://www.facebook.com/sosblakaustralia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Land Grab In The Outback: Australia Unites Against Genocide of First Peoples with Gerry Georgatos and Elders: Global Freedom Movement Media
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/16/wgar-news-land-grab-in-the-outback-a...
17 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Extended Insightful Audio/Video Interview: Aimee Devlin & Brendan D. Murphy, Global Freedom Movement Media:
Land Grab In The Outback: Australia Unites Against Genocide of First Peoples with Gerry Georgatos and Elders [Featuring Bella & Herbert Bropho]
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Matargarup, home to the homeless - a safe space - take heed City of Perth Councillors
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Another misguided reductionist plan to reduce rates of suicide & self-harm
* News Analysis: NACCHO Health & Justice News: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 24th anniversary but still in crisis
* News Analysis: NACCHO Prison Health News: Prisons are a poor substitute for primary and mental health care
* News Analysis: Melissa Sweet, Croakey - the Crikey health blog: Change the narrative to stop Aboriginal incarceration
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: We are about to stop jailing fine defaulters - to the critics, do not naively criticise this away
* Upcoming Event: 6th SNAICC National Conference - 15-17 September 2015, Perth: For Our Children - Community Voices: Sharing Knowledge & Practice
* Upcoming Event: facebook: Special Forum: 7 May 2015, Adelaide: 'How would you like to be me?' "key issues facing First Peoples today"
[Panel includes: Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Michael Ghillar Anderson, Alison Anderson, Tauto Sansbury, Jeff McMullen & Gerry Georgatos]
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background to Suicide and Self-harm in First Nations Communities
* WGAR Background: Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal deaths in custody
* WGAR Background Info Web-Pages"
WGAR News: Aboriginal protest continues as Australian PM plans visit to New Zealand: Online News Team, Maori Television
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/14/wgar-news-aboriginal-protest-continu...
16 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Latest News & Videos: Top topic: Australia - Maori Television: http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/latest-news/australia
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Maori Television: Aboriginal protest continues as Australian PM plans visit to New Zealand
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Maori Television: Maori perform haka in Sydney opposing closure of remote Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Taiha Molyneux, Maori Television: Maori and Australian artists collaborate to create artwork opposing remote community closure
* Call Out: Melissa Sweet, Croakey - the Crikey health blog: Calling health professionals to stand up on May 1, and join the "Selfish Rabble"
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* News Analysis: Steph Price, Red Flag: The fight for remote communities strengthens
* News Analysis: Rachel Evans & Jemma Nott, Green Left: Huge rallies against WA community closures
* Video: Yupster2501, YouTube: Stop The Forced Closure Of Aboriginal Communities - Sydney 10th April 2015
* Interview: The Guardian: #SOSBLAKAUSTRALIA: stop the forced closure of Aboriginal communities - IndigenousX [Featuring Sam Cook]
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Interview with Haydyn Bromley on funding for the 60 SA Aboriginal Communities: Uncle Stephen Goldsmith, Nunga Wangga - Radio Adelaide
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/14/wgar-news-interview-with-haydyn-brom...
15 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Uncle Stephen Goldsmith, Nunga Wangga - Radio Adelaide: Haydyn Bromley on funding for the 60 SA Aboriginal Communities
[Featuring Haydyn Bromley, Stephen Goldsmith, Minungka McInerney]
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio's Strong Voices: South Australia's Remote Communities Safe for Now!
[Featuring Haydyn Bromley, Aboriginal Lands Trust South Australia]
* Audio: Natalie Whiting, The World Today: SA Indigenous communities safe: state and federal governments strike a deal
[Featuring Nigel Scullion, Haydyn Bromley & Kyam Maher]
* Media Release: Senator Rachel Siewert: Greens: Federal funding for SA remote aboriginal communities secured, WA must receive funding rethink
* Analysis / Opinion: Michele Madigan, Eureka Street: Funding cut signals the destruction of Aboriginal life in Australia
* Breaking News: Natalie Whiting, Nicola Gage & staff, ABC News: Future of remote Aboriginal communities secured by deal between SA and federal governments
* Breaking News: Lauren Novak, The Advertiser: State and Federal Governments sign $15 million funding agreement for services for Aboriginal communities.
* Breaking News: Stephanie Anderson, SBS News: Deal secures future of SA remote Indigenous communities
* Breaking News: Bridie Jabour, The Guardian: SA remote Indigenous communities thrown lifeline by funding deal
* Background: WGAR News: SA Indigenous leaders seek urgent meeting over community closure concerns: Natalie Whiting, ABC PM [Featuring Haydyn Bromley & Tammy Franks]
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: KALACC Directors: Threatened Closure of Remote Aboriginal Communities: Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/12/wgar-news-kalacc-directors-threatene...
14 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Statement: Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre: KALACC Directors Statement on the Threatened Closure of Remote Aboriginal Communities - April 2015
* Background: KALACC is the Kimberley Region's Peak Indigenous Law and Culture Centre
* Background: WGAR News: Kimberley Land Council to ask UN forum to condemn Indigenous community closures: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian
* Background: Kimberley Land Council - About Us
* Analysis / Opinion: Michele Madigan, Eureka Street: Funding cut signals the destruction of Aboriginal life in Australia
* Audio: Dom Vukovic, 2SER - Real Radio: "removal of aboriginal communities from their lands in Western Australia"
[Featuring Paddy Gibson, Brenda Croft & Rosalie Kunoth-Monks]
* News: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: 'We'll Be Back': Thousands Protest Forced Closure Of Remote Communities
* News: NZ Herald: Melbourne rocked by protests
* News: Reme Sakr, Press TV: Australians slam govt. over plans against aboriginals
* Video: Seven Local News - Sunshine Coast, facebook: "A group of protesters tried to interrupt the Prime Minister while he lunched in Noosa"
* Event Poster: TangataWhenua.com: Maori solidarity with our Aboriginal brothers and sisters in Australia
* Event Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Background: Press TV: Australia discontinues water, electricity services for Aboriginals
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Kimberley Land Council to ask UN forum to condemn Indigenous community closures: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/10/wgar-news-kimberley-land-council-to-...
12 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Video: Rachael Thornton, The Feed, SBS: Indigenous communities facing closure [Featuring Aboriginal people from WA homelands]
* Personal Story: Samantha Martin, Sunday Style, news.com.au: It’s more than just a 'lifestyle choice', it’s my home
* Analysis / Opinion: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian: Kimberley Land Council to ask UN forum to condemn Indigenous community closures
* Analysis / Opinion: Michelle Lovegrove & Andrea Booth, NITV: Indigenous MP Linda Burney condems WA remote community closures
* Analysis / Opinion: Bridie Jabour, The Guardian: SA Indigenous figures fear funding dispute could lead to 'cultural genocide'
* Analysis / Opinion: Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese: Funding Cuts to Remote WA and SA Communities Will Destroy Aboriginal Life
* News Analysis: Natalie Whiting, ABC News: Remote SA Aboriginal communities reassured they will stay open in face of national funding cuts
* Audio: Natalie Whiting, The World Today: SA Aboriginal groups assured communities won't close
* WGAR News: Breaking News - 10 April 2015: Over Thirteen Thousand People Shut down Melbourne: CAAMA
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Breaking News 10 April 2015: Over Thirteen Thousand People Shut down Melbourne: CAAMA
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/11/wgar-news-breaking-news-10-april-201...
11 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Photos, Videos & Media: 10 April 2015 Marches in Melbourne & Sydney: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook
* Audio Interview: Van Nguyen & Sacha Payne, SBS News: Protests over plans to close remote communities [Van Nguyen spoke to Sacha Payne from the Melbourne rally]
* Video: David Hurley, Herald Sun: Flinders Street protest causing traffic, commuter chaos
* Breaking News & Photos: CAAMA: Over Thirteen Thousand People Shut down Melbourne
* Breaking News: ABC News: Thousands rally in Melbourne in support of remote Aboriginal communities
* Breaking News: Aisha Dow, The Age: Protests bring city roads to standstill
* Breaking News: Skye News: Aboriginal protest disrupts Melb CBD
* Breaking News: SBS News: Hundreds protest against WA closures in Melbourne, Sydney
* Video: NITV News: We Want the World to Know: Rallies Continue Against Forced Closures of Aboriginal Communities
* Breaking News: Brittany Ruppert, SMH: 800 people march in Sydney protest against forced closure of remote Indigenous communities
* News Analysis: Green Left: Good news: Victorian council opposes closures of Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: Marches Today In Sydney, Melbourne Against Forced Closures Of Aboriginal Communities
* Photos: Citizenside France: Noosa: Protesters condemn community closures outside Abbott's lunch
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Abuse in remote communities is the oldest excuse for catastrophic evictions: Tammy Solonec, The Guardian
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/07/wgar-news-abuse-in-remote-communitie...
8 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Tammy Solonec, The Guardian: Abuse in remote communities is the oldest excuse for catastrophic evictions
* Analysis / Opinion: Tammy Solonec, Indigenous Rights Manager, Amnesty International Australia: Update: forced closure of homelands communities
* Audio Interviews: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review [Featuring Dennis Eggington & Margaret Culbong: remote community closures]
* Analysis / Opinion: Revive Magazine: Concern for WA's remote Indigenous communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Ruth DeSouza: The closure of remote Aboriginal communities: What is the role of nurses in Indigenous disadvantage?
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Bella Bropho interviewed by Rewa Harriman - Aboriginal Community Closures: Native Affairs, Maori Television
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/05/wgar-news-bella-bropho-interviewed-b...
6 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Latest News & Videos: Top topic: Australia - Maori Television: http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/latest-news/australia
* Video Interview: Native Affairs, Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Native Affairs - Aboriginal Community Closures [Rewa Harriman interviews Bella Bropho]
* News Analysis & Video: Native Affairs, Online News Team, Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Aboriginal people call on John Key to support their communities
* News Analysis & Video: Maiki Sherman, Maori Television: Support grows for Australian Aboriginal communities from Maori MPs
* News Analysis: Online News Team, Maori Television: Marama Fox denied leave for vote on Australian Aboriginal communities
* Video: Te Karere TVNZ, YouTube: Fox denied leave to vote on forced closure of Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Wangkatja elder concerned about mineral wealth of ancestral land
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Nyungah tribe embroiled in familiar battle with Australian Government
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: SA Indigenous leaders seek urgent meeting over community closure concerns: Natalie Whiting, ABC PM [Featuring Haydyn Bromley & Tammy Franks]
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/31/wgar-news-sa-indigenous-leaders-seek...
1 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Audio: Natalie Whiting, ABC PM: SA Indigenous leaders seek urgent meeting over community closure concerns
[Featuring Haydyn Bromley, SA Aboriginal Lands Trust & Tammy Franks, SA Greens MLC]
* Audio Interview: Karen Ashford, SBS News: Emergency summit held over SA Aboriginal community closures [Featuring Haydyn Bromley]
* News: ABC News: Indigenous elders meet at Port Augusta as federal funding cuts threaten to close remote communities [Featuring Elder Mima Smart]
* Video: NITV News - 30 March 2015: Threats to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in SA
* Video: NITV News: Remote Closures - SA Communities Call Emergency Summit to Fight 'Cultural Genocide'
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: May Day marches: Forcibly removing our Peoples from their lands unacceptable as a remedy for governments trading insolvent: Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/30/wgar-news-may-day-marches-forcibly-r...
31 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Media Release: Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: May Day marches: Forcibly removing our Peoples from their lands unacceptable as a remedy for governments trading insolvent
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Video: NITV News: Remote Closures - SA Communities Call Emergency Summit to Fight 'Cultural Genocide'
* News: Online News Team, Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Maori supporters entertain indigenous protesters
* Background: Diet Simon, sourcing from WGAR, Linksunten Indymedia: Maori solidarity with the Nyoongar people at Matargarup, Perth
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Protests against closure of Aboriginal communities gain momentum: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television
[Maori Solidarity with the Nyoongar people at Matargarup, Perth]
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/29/wgar-news-protests-against-closure-o...
30 May 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis & Video: Rewa Harriman, Maori Television: Protests against closure of Aboriginal communities gain momentum [Maori Solidarity with the Nyoongar people at Matargarup, Perth]
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: Maori concern grows for remote Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis & Video: Taroi Black, Maori Television: Maori students join online protest against the closure of Aboriginal communities
* Action: Eru Rerekura, Radio New Zealand News: Call for support for Australian indigenous rights
* Video: Digital Dreaming Project, facebook: Coroboree Causes Conjestion: Brisbane Unites for the WA Mob.
* Video: Lia Yorkston, facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: "Brisbane knows how to protest"
* Poster: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, facebook: "We would like to confirm that that 2nd National Call of Action will be held Friday 1st May 2015."
* Background: The Stringer facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Desire Mallet's Photographs of Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp: Flickr
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/29/wgar-news-desire-mallets-photographs...
30 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Video: Lynda Nutter - My Movie, facebook: "Martagarup Dangerous Ladies Standing Strong, after the raid on 26th March 2015. They knew it would rain tonight and took all the tents, but People Power kept them dry! - at Martagarup."
* Photos: Flickr: Desire Mallet's Photostream of Matargarup First Nations Refugee Camp
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Police again step in to raid Matargarup embassy [Featuring Matargarup elder Bella Bropho]
* News: Kaitlyn Offer, Perth Now: Nyoongar campers return to Heirisson Island after being cleared off a second time
* Background: WGAR News: Breaking News: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
* Background: The Stringer facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStringerNews
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Remote communities - Homelands - 'leaked' reports corrupt the real story
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Here is part of the list of the threatened Homelands - remote communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: International exposure: Rallies throughout Australia protesting closure of Aboriginal homelands / remote communities
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/25/wgar-news-international-exposure-ral...
28 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Video: NITV News: Support for WA Remote Communities is Going Global
* Open Letter: Sovereign Union Letter to United Nations - SOS Forced closure of Aboriginal homeland communities in WA
* Photo: Sovereign Union facebook: "Here is Sovereign Union founder and convenor Ghillar Michael Anderson speaking on a Russian TV program on Thursday night by Skype."
* News Analysis: Charlotte Chabas, Le Monde: En Australie, la colère des Aborigènes face au « mépris » de leur culture: "The World: In Australia Aboriginal People's anger faces the 'contempt' of their culture"
* News Analysis: teleSUR: Australians Rally against Closure of Aboriginal Communities
* Media Release: Sisters of Saint Joseph: Josephites express profound concern at proposed Government plans to withdraw basic services to Aboriginal communities
* Media Statement: Bishops Commission for Relations with Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders: What Choice? Aboriginal peoples have the right to decent services where they live
* Joint Urgent Appeal: Franciscans International & Edmund Rice International: Forced Displacement of Aborigines in West Australia
* Background: Franciscans International - a voice at the United Nations: Indigenous Peoples
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Royce Kurmelovs, Al Jazeera: Shutting down Australia's Aboriginal areas
* News Analysis: Alan Austin in France, Independent Australia: Abbott trashes Australia's reputation abroad - again
* Analysis / Opinion: Marie McInerney, BBC News: Australia's remote indigenous communities fear closure
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Background: Diet Simon, sourced from WGAR, Linksunten Indymedia: Aboriginal Australian communities send a powerful message to government
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Breaking News: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/26/wgar-news-breaking-news-homeless-cam...
27 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Breaking News & News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Homeless camp raided - City of Perth in disgrace, once again
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Help the First Nations Homelessness Project - help Matargarup refugee camp - help the homeless
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Refugee camp thanks its founders with corroborree
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: In the heart of Perth, Aboriginal Tent Embassy and a refugee camp
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Eleanor Gilbert's Videos of Canberra Speakers at 19 March 2015 Rally against Homeland Closures; from Aboriginal Tent Embassy to Parliament House
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/24/wgar-news-eleanor-gilberts-videos-of...
25 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Event: Thu 19 March 2015: Rally from Aboriginal Tent Embassy to Parliament House, Canberra:
Aboriginal communities in Australia announce a global call to action.
* Videos: Eleanor Gilbert's Videos on Vimeo
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Abbott for genocide
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands March
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Gerry Georgatos
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Ghillar Michael Anderson
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homeland-Alice Haines
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Hamid Bin Saad
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Rod Liddle
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Nova Peris
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Shaun Harris
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Nicole Culbong
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 150319-Homelands-Senator Rachel Siewert
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Aboriginal Australian Communities Send a Powerful Message to Government: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/24/wgar-news-aboriginal-australian-comm...
24 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Here is part of the list of threatened Homelands - "remote communities"
* Media Release: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia: Aboriginal Australian Communities Send a Powerful Message to Government
* News Analysis: Miranda Wood, Red Flag: Thousands join nationwide rallies against community closures
* News Analysis: Alex Bainbridge, Green Left: Resistance builds against plan to close Aboriginal communities
* News Analysis: Calla Wahlquist & Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Close the Gap day: Colin Barnett tells protesters to 'put yourselves in my shoes'
* Audio Interviews: Cassandra Tim & Warren Barnsley, National Indigenous Radio's 'Weekly News-in-Review':
Proposed community closures in Western Australia [Featuring Graham Merritt, Irene Davey, Nigel Scullion & Kirstie Parker]
* Audio: Lucy Martin, ABC News: Thousands rally in protest of remote community closures
* Video: SBS News: Barnett shouted down at Indigenous rally
* Video: SBS News: SA crowd protests remote closures
* News Analysis: Brendan Foster, SMH: Aboriginal community closure: intense rally at Parliament House
* News Analysis: Nicolas Perpitch, Bonnie Christian & Andrew O'Connor, ABC News: Colin Barnett pushed as anger erupts at protest over remote communities closure
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Call to Action 19 March 2015: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities - Stop the Genocide!
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/17/wgar-news-call-to-action-19-march-20...
17 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Facebook: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia
* Upcoming Event: Flyer: 19 March 2015: Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities - call to action - Stop the Genocide!
* Upcoming Event: Thu 19 March 2015 from 11.30am: Rally from Aboriginal Tent Embassy to Parliament House, Canberra: Aboriginal communities in Australia announce a global call to action.
* Upcoming Event: 19 March 2015 at 12.30: Sydney say No Forced Closures of Remote Aboriginal Communities
* Upcoming Event: SOSBlakAustralia: Aboriginal Australian communities announce a global call to action
* Petition: Sarah Jay, Change.org: This petition will be tabled in the federal senate this week
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Matargarup Aboriginal Refugee Camp: About 50 WA police officers have used mounted police and K-9 dogs to seize the tents and valuables
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/15/wgar-news-matargarup-aboriginal-refu...
16 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Petition: Change.org Petition: Stop displacing Indigenous Australians by the closure of Indigenous communities.
* Urgent Action: Jennifer Kaeshagen, The Stringer facebook: "If anyone can donate to the ... Matargarup First Nations refugee camp, then that be good. Really good. Tents, mattresses, bedding, ... cash"
* News Analysis: Alex Bainbridge in Perth, Green Left: Police move in but fail to snuff out sacred fire at Matagarup
* Audio: Adam Evans with CAAMA Radio, NIRS: We have a right to be on Matagarup: Noongar embassy [Featuring Marianne Mackay]
* Photos: Sovereign Union: WA uses mounted police and dogs to seize tents and valuables at Refugee Camp
* Audio Interview: social justice and sustainable living - new media: #Indigenous tent Embassy near #Perth CBD will continue despite eviction by police - yarn with Herbert Bropho
* News: Calla Wahlquist and agencies, The Guardian: Mounted police join effort to dismantle Heirisson Island protest
* News: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: 'Refugee Camp' For Aboriginal People Moved Off Remote Communities Ordered To Close
* News Analysis: Alan Austin in France, Independent Australia: Abbott trashes Australia's reputation abroad - again
* Analysis / Opinion: Jon Altman, 'concerned Australians': Homelands under the hammer, again, from the aspiring PM for indigenous policy
* Analysis / Opinion: Michael Gordon, SMH: Tony Abbott's lifestyle choice remark leaves 'everyone hurting inside' in remote indigenous communities
* News & Photos: Green Left: Rally against Indigenous community closures shuts down Melbourne CBD
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Forced to dance to the White Man's song - Australia, steeped in racism
* Background: Diet Simon sourcing from WGAR news, Linksunten Indymedia: Maori politicians support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Remote Indigenous communities are vital for our fragile ecosystems: Craig Moritz, Emilie-Jane Ens & Jon Altman, The Conversation
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/13/wgar-news-remote-indigenous-communit...
15 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Steven Riggall, The Wire: The environmental benefits of Indigenous people living on country [Featuring Emilie-Jane Ens]
* Analysis / Opinion: Craig Moritz, Emilie-Jane Ens & Jon Altman, The Conversation: Remote Indigenous communities are vital for our fragile ecosystems
* Analysis / Opinion: Marie McInerney, BBC News: Australia's remote indigenous communities fear closure
* Analysis / Opinion: Dan Tout, arena: Settler Colonial Closures
* Report: Gavin Mooney: Health and Homelands: Good Value for Money?
* Report: Sean Kerins, CAEPR: The Future of homelands/Outstations
* Background: Amnesty International Australia: Homelands
* Background: Jens Korff, Creative Spirits: Aboriginal homelands & outstations
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities: Heeni Brown, Maori Television
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/13/wgar-news-nz-mps-support-aboriginal-...
14 Mar 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis & Video: Heeni Brown, Maori Television: NZ MP's support Aboriginal protest over proposed closure of indigenous communities
* Audio Interview: Paul Wiles, CAAMA Radio: Going backward is the problem - Rosalie Kunoth Monks
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Support growing for for displaced community mob ... [Featuring Gerry Georgatos]
* Media Release: NAACHO: Closure of WA Aboriginal communities repeats historic failures
* News Analysis: NAACHO News: Will closing Aboriginal communities be detrimental to future health and wellbeing?
* Audio Interview: Sarah Martin, The Wire: Connection to country essential for Aboriginal culture [Featuring Glen Kelly, CEO, SWALSC]
* Analysis / Opinion: Joe Morrison NLC, SMH: Remote communities aren't a utopian lifestyle choice but they are good for our people
* Analysis / Opinion: Michelle Dunne Breen, The Conversation: For the real story on Indigenous Australia, social beats old media
* Analysis / Opinion: Corinne Grant, The Hoopla: Why Can't Black People Live More Like White People?
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: PM's comments a bone for the right wing... Shadow Minister Shane Neumann
* Background: Helen Davidson, The Guardian: Explainer: the facts behind the outrage over Tony Abbott's Indigenous 'lifestyle choice' remarks
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Urgent Action - Remote Homelands and Outstations in WA - Will You Help to Prevent a Crisis?
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/11/wgar-news-urgent-action-remote-homel...
12 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Urgent Action: Sovereign Union: Remote homelands and Outstations in WA: Will You Help to Prevent a Crisis?
* Audio Interview: CAAMA Radio: Aboriginals becoming refugees, following WA community closures
[Featuring Nicole Culbong from the Nyoongar Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Perth]
* Urgent Action: Jennifer Kaeshagen, The Stringer facebook: "You may wish to consider coming down to Matargarup, ... Residents of the ... refugee camp have been warned that they must move on by midday tomorrow [12 Mar 15]"
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Tony Abbott's Australia: From 'Nothing But Bush' to 'Brimming With Choices'
* Audio: Annie Hastwell & Bonnie Parker, The Wire: 'Lifestyle choice' or connection to country?
[Featuring Rodney Dillon, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Campaigner & Jon Altman, emeritus professor, ANU]
* Media Release: Senator Rachel Siewert: Greens: Remote indigenous communities are not a 'lifestyle choice' and should not be treated as such
* News Analysis: SBS News: Labor slams PM over 'highly offensive' remote communities comments
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Barnett Plays 'Abuse Card' To Defend Closure Of Remote West Australian Communities
[Featuring comments by Amnesty International’s Indigenous rights campaigner Tammy Solenec & Noongar activist Marianne McKay]
* Analysis / Opinion & Photos: Calla Wahlquist in the Kimberley, The Guardian: Of three remote communities here, why are only the two Aboriginal ones under threat?
* Video: Sovereign Union: Djurin Nyoongar Swan River Treaty
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Djurin Refugee Camp - Nyoongar People Speak Out about Homelessness: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/10/wgar-news-djurin-refugee-camp-nyoong...
11 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Video: NITV News: Refugees In Their Own Country - Noongars Protest Against Remote Community Closures
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: 1 March 2015 Djurin Refugee Camp - Nyoongar People Speak Out about Homelessness
* Analysis / Opinion: Ray Jackson, Redfern-Waterloo Community Action: community shutdowns, wa.
* Analysis / Opinion: Miranda Wood, Red Flag: Activists set up camp in WA
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Refugee camp thanks its founders with corroborree
* Video: Yahoo: Protestors stay put on Heirisson
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Barnett Plays 'Abuse Card' To Defend Closure Of Remote West Australian Communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Premier Barnett, how dare you? - "appalling mistreatment of children"
* Video: NITV News: Colin Barnett a No-show at Kimberley Land Council's Alliance Meeting
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Michael Anderson writes Open Letter to UN Secretary-General re Refugee Camp in Perth and developing Humanitarian Crisis
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/07/wgar-news-michael-anderson-writes-op...
7 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Open Letter:
To H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of UN General Assembly
From Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union
Re: Refugee Camp in Perth and developing Humanitarian Crisis
* Audio: Fiona Pepper, The Wire: WA Indigenous communities closed down [Featuring Wilma Humphries, Michael Anderson and Tammy Solonec]
* News: Kaitlyn Offer, Perth Now: Heirisson Island 'refugee' campers have no plans to move
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Senate motion condemns Oombulgurri demolition: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert
Background to the Oombulgurri demolitions commencing 30 September 2014 - 1 October 2014
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/04/wgar-news-senate-motion-condemns-oom...
6 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Open Letter: To H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of UN General Assembly: From Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: Re: Refugee Camp in Perth and developing Humanitarian Crisis
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Western Australia's Government to bury Oombulgurri
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Senate motion condemns Oombulgurri demolition
* Analysis / Opinion: Amnesty International Australia: WA Government must stop Oombulgurri demolitions after forcibly evicting community members
* Analysis / Opinion: Amnesty International Australia: Oombulgurri demolitions: your questions answered
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Questions over mining influence on Oombulgurri demolition decision [Featuring Chair of the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation, Cissy Gore-Birch]
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Aboriginal protesters set up camp on Heirisson Island as some remote communities face closure: Andrew O'Connor, ABC News
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/03/03/wgar-news-aboriginal-protesters-set-...
4 Mar 15; Last updated 6pm, 5 Mar 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: In the heart of Perth, Aboriginal Tent Embassy and a refugee camp
* Audio: Fiona Pepper, The Wire: WA Indigenous communities closed down [Featuring Wilma Humphries and Michael Anderson]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Noongar Embassy re-established to take in displaced remote residents [Featuring Gary Jagamara]
* Open Letter: To H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of UN General Assembly: From Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: Re: Refugee Camp in Perth and developing Humanitarian Crisis
* News: Andrew O'Connor, ABC News: Aboriginal protesters set up camp on Heirisson Island as some remote communities face closure
* News Analysis: Liam Croy, The West Australian: Act of war claim in Heirisson protest
* News: Kaitlyn Offer, Perth Now: Heirisson Island 'refugee' campers have no plans to move
* Photo: Andrew O'Connor, ABC News: A flag and sign posted on Heirisson Island
* Photo: The Stringer Facebook: "Natalie Kothe, Gary Simon Jagamara, Michael Anderson, Eleanor Gilbert and Ryan Humphries at Perth Police Station"
* Photo: Marcus Alborn, ABC News: Community closure backlash
* News: Andrew O'Connor, ABC News: Heirisson Island protest against remote community closure premature, WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Peter Collier says
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/23/wgar-news-jennifer-kaeshagen-sets-up...
27 Feb 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: 8 little children on the streets; youngest less than 30 days old
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Eleventh hour; family housed but others still waiting
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: A nation shamed when the solution for its children is homelessness
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Government racism razes Swan Valley Nyungah Community
* Background: WGAR News: Bella Bropho of the Swan Valley Nyungah Community: Perth Indymedia Radio Show"
WGAR News: Closure of remote communities devastates residents: Miranda Wood, Red Flag Newspaper
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/14/wgar-news-closure-of-remote-communit...
18 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Change.org Petition: Saving Aboriginal communities: Stop Colin Barnett premier of Western Australia
* Video: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Gerry Georgatos discusses the closure of WA Aboriginal homelands with Hugh Riminton
* Analysis / Opinion: Miranda Wood, Red Flag Newspaper: Closure of remote communities devastates residents
* Analysis / Opinion: Jessica Lukjanow, Global Research: Australia May Stop Providing Water and Power to Remote Aboriginal Communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Ben Collins, ABC Kimberley: Indigenous community closures: essential service uncertainty
* Video: NITV News: Planned Closure of WA Communities Highlights WA's Poor Contribution to Closing the Gap
* News: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian: WA premier withdraws royalties help for struggling Aboriginal communities
* News: Sydney Morning Herald: Spend 'to save WA Aboriginal communities'
* News: Vicky Validakis, Australian Mining: Mining not dead in WA
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Forced Displacement of Aborigines in West Australia: Franciscans International & Edmund Rice International
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/08/wgar-news-forced-displacement-of-abo...
13 Jan 15: "Contents:
* Joint Urgent Appeal: Franciscans International & Edmund Rice International: Forced Displacement of Aborigines in West Australia
* Background: Franciscans International - a voice at the United Nations: Indigenous Peoples
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA ... "
WGAR News: Forrest review of Aboriginal welfare: the good, the bad...and the very ugly: Land Rights News - Central Australia
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/03/wgar-news-forrest-review-of-aborigin...
5 Jan 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Minelle Creed, Living Black Radio: Brisbane Food Van [Featuring Wayne 'Coco' Wharton, Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy (BASE)]
* Submission: Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory (APO NT): The proposed Government budget cuts to Aboriginal services
* News: Central Land Council: Land Rights News - Central Australia: Battle rages against budget pain
* Analysis / Opinion: Central Land Council: Land Rights News - Central Australia: Forrest review of Aboriginal welfare: the good, the bad ... and the very ugly
* Analysis / Opinion: Antinuclear: Australian government's budget cuts threaten remote Aboriginal communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Calla Wahlquist, The Guardian: Mining royalties may save WA's remote Indigenous communities from closure
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: A nation shamed when the solution for its children is homelessness: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/29/wgar-news-a-nation-shamed-when-the-s...
30 Dec 14: "Contents:
* Personal Account: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: A nation shamed when the solution for its children is homelessness
* News: Shalailah Medhora, The Guardian: Homelessness advocacy groups lose $21m in federal government funding
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: Funding cuts a cruel Christmas gift to the community sector
* Analysis / Opinion: Melissa Parke, The Guardian: Aboriginal people are entitled to be treated as human beings, not just as a fiscal problem
* Analysis / Opinion: Amnesty International Australia: "After the eviction, many community members were left homeless"
* Analysis / Opinion: Amnesty International Australia: A message from Rosalie, Alyawarr/Anmatyerr elder
* Statistical Summary: Jens Korff, Creative Spirits: Homelessness
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: History repeats: Ethnic cleansing in ACT 1954 and now in WA removal from homelands: Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/18/wgar-news-history-repeats-ethnic-cle...
18 Dec 14
WGAR News: "Ethnic cleansing" said Dennis Eggington of forcible removals off Country: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/15/wgar-news-ethnic-cleansing-said-denn...
18 Dec 14: "Contents:
* Change.org Petition: Stop the closure of the homelands. State and Federal governments must fund services in remote Aboriginal communities.
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: "Ethnic cleansing" said Dennis Eggington of forcible removals off Country
* Audio: NIRS: Proposed WA remote community closures labelled "ethnic cleansing"
* Media Release: Ghillar Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: History repeats: Ethnic cleansing in ACT 1954 and now in WA removal from homelands
* Analysis / Opinion: The Stringer: Australia's human rights record shambolic according to Pope Francis and Bishop Saunders
* Media Release: ACSJC: Human Rights Day: Time for Australia to Take Stock
* Analysis / Opinion: Melissa Parke, The Guardian: Aboriginal people are entitled to be treated as human beings, not just as a fiscal problem
* Video: Bronwyn Herbert & Leigh Sales, ABC 7.30: Remote Aboriginal communities face closure, leaders voice concerns
* Analysis / Opinion: Dr Woolombi Waters, The Stringer: To end our trauma government must stop the assault on our People and our Culture
* Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Shutting down Australia's Aboriginal areas: Royce Kurmelovs, Al Jazeera
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/08/wgar-news-shutting-down-australias-a...
10 Dec 14: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Royce Kurmelovs, Al Jazeera: Shutting down Australia's Aboriginal areas
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk: Jon Altman on re-emergence of WA and SA threats to neglect Aboriginal citizens living at homelands
* Video Interview: WTV: Gerry Georgatos on the threat to close homelands/remote communities
* Audio: NIRS: Cultural organisation warns against remote community closures
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk: Arrernte woman, Celeste Liddle on removal of people from WA Communities
* Letter: Congress: Open Letter to Prime Minister - Remote Communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Congress: National Leadership Needed for Remote Communities
* Background to the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples
* Analysis / Opinion: Ray Jackson, Indymedia Australia: "The British constitution was soaked with our ancestors' blood"
* Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA"
WGAR News: Kimberley Aboriginal communities condemn Colin Barnett's plan to close small communities: Bush Telegraph, ABC RN
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/11/23/wgar-news-kimberley-aboriginal-commu...
24 Nov 14: "Contents:
* Statement: Croakey: "Do not turn our people into fringe dwellers once again": Fitzroy Crossing groups on threats to close WA remote communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Larissa Behrendt, The Guardian: Shutting WA's remote communities is a false economy. It will cost Indigenous people far more than it saves the state
* Audio: Verica Jokic & Cameron Wilson, Bush Telegraph, ABC RN: Kimberley Aboriginal communities condemn Colin Barnett's plan to close small communities
* Analysis / Opinion & Audio Interview: Indymedia Australia: Open Letter from Nyungah Land and Culture Protector Iva Hayward-Jackson
* Media Release: Michael Anderson, Sovereign Union: Australia is committing genocide on a scale unequalled anywhere in the modern world
* Analysis / Opinion: Amnesty International Australia: WA Government must abandon "traumatic" plans to close Aboriginal Homelands communities
* News: Alex Salmon, Green Left: Protests against closure of 150 Aboriginal communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: South Australia's remote communities could face closure
* News: CathNews: Bishop fears 'catastrophic' result of WA town closures
* News: ABC News: Labor says anger and frustration brewing over possible closure of remote Aboriginal communities
* News: Gian De Poloni, ABC News: WA's PGA head Tony Seabrook backs closure of remote Aboriginal communities
* Background: WGAR News: Government Buck-Passing Could Force Aboriginal People Off WA Homelands: Amy McQuire, New Matilda"
WGAR News: Government Buck-Passing Could Force Aboriginal People Off WA Homelands: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/11/15/wgar-news-government-buck-passing-co...
16 Nov 14: "Contents:
* News: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Government Buck-Passing Could Force Aboriginal People Off WA Homelands
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Outrage at prospect of closing down communities
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Redneck agenda to close down communities
* News: Nicolas Perpitch & Anna Vidot, ABC News: Cost of closing remote communities greater than tackling issues, Aboriginal leaders say
* Audio: Ryan Emery, World News Radio: Fears over WA community closures
* Audio: ABC News with NIRS: WA Greens: Closure of remote communities will be harmful
* News: Nicolas Perpitch, ABC News: Jigalong would struggle to cope with influx if nearby communities closed, says chairman
* News: Anthony Stewart, ABC News: Alice Springs to be hit hard by WA community closures, NT Indigenous leader Alison Anderson says
* News: Patricia Karvelas & Paige Taylor, The Australian: WA remote closures 'apartheid', says Warren Mundine
* Analysis / Opinion: Alex Bainbridge, Green Left: Aboriginal communities resist government attacks"
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