Last updated: 4 October 2015
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WGAR News: Indigenous groups take Adani Carmichael mine battle to the United Nations: Lisa Cox, Sydney Morning Herald
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/10/03/wgar-news-indigenous-groups-take-ada...
3 Oct 15: "Contents:
* Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council Letter // Submission to UN:
Letter // Submission regarding Australia’s failure to protect the Wangan and Jagalingou People’s rights to culture from the proposed Carmichael Coal Mine
http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/author/wj/
http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/un/
* Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council Submission to UN:
Submission regarding Australia’s failure to protect the Wangan and Jagalingou People’s rights to culture and to be consulted in good faith about, and give or withhold consent to, the development of the destructive Carmichael Coal Mine on our traditional lands:
http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/author/wj/
http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/un-submission/
* News Analysis: Emma Blackwood, ABC News: Traditional owners appealing to United Nations over native title process on Adani coal project
* News Analysis: Lisa Cox, Sydney Morning Herald: Indigenous groups take Adani Carmichael mine battle to the United Nations
* News Analysis: 9 News: Indigenous groups call on UN to stop mine
* Homepage of Wangan & Jagalingou People - Celebrating Our Shared Connections: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/
* Donate: Wangan & Jagalingou are fighting to defend our lands from Adani: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/donate/
* Background:
CommunityRun Petition: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: https://www.communityrun.org/p/stopadani
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: CommunityRun petition nears 100,000 signatures
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/12/wgar-news-stop-adani-destroying-our-...
12 Sep 15: "Contents:
* Homepage of Wangan & Jagalingou People - Celebrating Our Shared Connections: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/
* Petition: CommunityRun: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: https://www.communityrun.org/p/stopadani
* Videos:
Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture
Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube: Wangan and Jagalingou World Banks Tour June 2015
* Donate: Wangan & Jagalingou are fighting to defend our lands from Adani: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/donate/
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Act: Sign an AMCS Petition: Don't Let Them Take Away Your Rights + Don't use taxpayer funds to risk the Reef!: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/10/wgar-news-act-sign-an-amcs-petition-...
11 Sep 15: "Contents:
* Act: Sign an AMCS Petition: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/petitions.php
Don't Let Them Take Away Your Rights: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/petitions.php/46/dont-let-them-take...
Don't use taxpayer funds to risk the Reef!: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/petitions.php/41/dont-use-taxpayer-...
* News & Media: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Protecting Australia's Ocean Wildlife Since 1965: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/news.php
* Donate: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Save our Great Barrier Reef
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: NAB rules out funding Adani's Carmichael mine as buyer LG pulls out: Joshua Robertson, The Guardian Australia's Brisbane correspondent
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/04/wgar-news-nab-rules-out-funding-adan...
5 Sep 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Joshua Robertson, The Guardian: NAB rules out funding Adani's Carmichael mine as buyer LG pulls out
* Audio: Nance Haxton & Eleanor Hall, The World Today: NAB rules out funding controversial Carmichael Coal Mine
* News Analysis: Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide: Australian bank NAB rules out funding Adani's Australian coal export project
* News Analysis: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): NAB decision to rule out Adani funding is more welcome news for Reef
* Background:
News & Media: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Protecting Australia's Ocean Wildlife Since 1965: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/news.php
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Traditional owner to challenge Carmichael mine in Federal Court over job and revenue claims: [featuring Adrian Burragubba] Brian Williams, The Courier-Mail
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/30/wgar-news-traditional-owner-to-chall...
31 Aug 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Brian Williams, The Courier-Mail: QLD News: Traditional owner to challenge Carmichael mine in Federal Court over job and revenue claims [featuring Traditional Owner Adrian Burragubba]
* News Analysis: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Prime Minister's interference in Adani mine & port decisions alarming - AMCS
* News Analysis: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Federal Govt must not use taxpayer funds to prop up Adani's reef-risking project
* News Analysis: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): AMCS welcomes Treasurer Curtis Pitt comments that Carmichael not the be-all for QLD economy
* News & Media: Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS): Protecting Australia's Ocean Wildlife Since 1965: http://www.marineconservation.org.au/news.php
* News Analysis: Peter Hannam, Queensland Country Life: Govt aid for coal industry 'unwise' [featuring Connie Hedegaard, international climate expert and former EU Commissioner for Climate Action]
* News Analysis: Bernard Keane, Crikey: Court doc confirms: govt admitted screwing up Adani approval
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: Next, Federal Court: Wangan & Jagalingou Stand Stronger Than Ever To Stop Adani Carmichael: Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/22/wgar-news-next-federal-court-wangan-...
22 Aug 15: "Contents:
* Media Statement: Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council: Next, Federal Court: Wangan & Jagalingou Stand Stronger Than Ever To Stop Adani Carmichael: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/stronger-than-ever/
* Explainer: Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council: Representation of the Wangan & Jagalingou People (W&J): http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/representation/
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: 'Vigilante' and 'sabotage' apply to the government more than environmentalists: Fatima Measham, Eureka Street
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/21/wgar-news-vigilante-and-sabotage-app...
21 Aug 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Fatima Measham, Eureka Street: 'Vigilante' and 'sabotage' apply to the government more than environmentalists
* Analysis / Opinion: Andrew P Street, Brisbane Times: View from the Street: Lies, damned lies, and mining development approvals
* Bio: Andrew P Street, Writer - Brisbane Times: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/by/Andrew-P-Street-
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
WGAR News: The Greens are calling it an attack on democracy: Interview with Greens Senator Larissa Waters: Mornings with Steve Austin, ABC Queensland
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/19/wgar-news-the-greens-are-calling-it-...
20 Aug 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Mornings with Steve Austin, ABC Queensland: The Greens are calling it an attack on democracy [featuring Queensland Greens Senator Larissa Waters]
* News Analysis: SBS News: Government's green law changes face broad opposition
* News Analysis: Peter Hannam, Sydney Morning Herald: Great Barrier Reef and other icons at risk from proposed law change: green groups
* Bio: Peter Hannam - Environment - Sydney Morning Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/by/Peter-Hannam
* News Analysis: Lydia Burton & Craig Zonca, ABC Rural: Queensland farmer criticises Federal Government plan to limit environmental objections
* Bio: Lydia Burton - ABC Rural: http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/lydia-burton/5366136
* Bio: Craig Zonca - ABC Rural: http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/craig-zonca/5209380
* Background:
WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement"
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: Wangan & Jagalingou family groups spokesperson Murrawah Johnson speaking about the unsuccessful Carmichael coal mine: NIRS Weekly News-in-Review
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/07/wgar-news-wangan-jagalingou-family-g...
7 Aug 15: "Contents:
* Audio Interview: Cassandra Tim, Adam Evans & Grace Pashley, NIRS Weekly News-in-Review: http://www.nirs.org.au/PROGRAMS/NIRS-Weekly-News-in-Review
A lead spokesperson for the Wangan and Jagalingou family groups Murrawah Johnson speaking about the unsuccessful Carmichael coal mine
* News Analysis: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: Court Decision To Overturn Approval For Adani's Carmichael Coal Mine 'Very Significant'
* News Analysis: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: Environment Groups Hint At Further Legal Action If Hunt Reinstates Adani Mine Approval
* News Analysis: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: In Second Major Blow For Planned 'Mega Coal Mine', Commonwealth Bank And Adani Part Ways
* News Analysis: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: This Adorable Finch Really Wants Greg Hunt To Reconsider Adani's Carmichael 'Mega Mine'
* Bio: Thom Mitchell - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/thom-mitchell
* Analysis / Opinion: Ben Eltham, New Matilda: Greg Hunt, Our First Minister For Pollution
* Bio: Ben Eltham - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/beneltham
* About Us - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/about-us
* Be a supporter: Help Us Fund New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/be-a-supporter
* WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin"
WGAR News: Tell Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt NOT to re-approve Adani's Carmichael Coal Mine: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/08/06/wgar-news-tell-federal-environment-m...
6 Aug 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: Michael West, Sydney Morning Herald: Adani shown the door by traditional owners
* Compilation: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation: The Galilee Basin - The tiny finch and the mega mine
* News Analysis: Paul Sinclair, ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation: The tiny finch and the mega mine
* Action: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation: Tell Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt NOT to re-approve Adani's Carmichael Coal Mine
* WGAR Background: Wangan & Jagalingou Traditional Owners reject Adani's coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin"
WGAR News: The Wangan & Jagalingou Declaration to Banks: Adrian Burragubba, senior rep of W&J Traditional Owners Council
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/31/wgar-news-the-wangan-jagalingou-decl...
2 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Declaration: Adrian Burragubba, Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council: The Wangan & Jagalingou Declaration to Banks
* News Analysis: Adrian Burragubba, Wangan & Jagalingou People: False media reports in The Australian and Financial Review - Our Response
* Petition: Wangan & Jagalingou People: Stop Adani destroying our land and culture
* Homepage of Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council - Celebrating Our Shared Connections: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/
* Photos: Wangan & Jagalingou People - Gallery: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/gallery/
* Map: Wangan and Jagalingou Country - Map: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/map/
* About: Who We Are - Wangan & Jagalingou People
* Donate: Wangan & Jagalingou People: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/donate/
* Background:
WGAR News: Adani's Carmichael woes escalate: Traditional owners file Federal Court challenge, mount World Banks Tour to block finance: Wangan & Jagalingou People (31 May 15)
WGAR News: Fight to save traditional lands from a mine: Adrian Burragubba, Wangan & Jagalingou elder interviewed by Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles (11 Apr 15)
WGAR News: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube video (2 Apr 15)"
WGAR News: Adani's Carmichael woes escalate: Traditional owners file Federal Court challenge, mount World Banks Tour to block finance: Wangan & Jagalingou People
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/30/wgar-news-adanis-carmichael-woes-esc...
31 May 15: "Contents:
* Media Release: Wangan & Jagalingou People: Adani's Carmichael woes escalate: Traditional owners file Federal Court challenge, mount World Banks Tour to block finance
* News Analysis: Lisa Cox, SMH: Adani coal mine: Indigenous groups mount fresh legal challenge
* News Analysis: John Taylor, ABC News: Indigenous protest held in Brisbane against $16 billion Adani coal mine in the Galilee Basin
* Our Fight: Wangan & Jagalingou People: Stop Adani destroying our land and culture
* About: Who We Are - Wangan & Jagalingou People: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/who-we-are/
* Background:
WGAR News: Fight to save traditional lands from a mine: Adrian Burragubba, Wangan & Jagalingou elder interviewed by Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles (11 Apr 15)
WGAR News: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube video (2 Apr 15)"
WGAR News: Fight to save traditional lands from a mine: Adrian Burragubba, Wangan & Jagalingou elder interviewed by Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/10/wgar-news-fight-to-save-traditional-...
11 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Homepage: Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/
* Map: Wangan and Jagalingou Country
* Audio Interview: Let's Talk's Tiga Bayles interviews Adrian Burragubba, Wangan and Jagalingou elder
* Audio Interview: CAAMA: Traditional Owners fight the development of Australia's largest coal mine [Featuring Adrian Burragubba]
* Petition: Community Run: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture
* News: Queensland Country Life: Adani petition gathers steam
* Analysis / Opinion: Blair Palese, The Guardian: It's not just Indigenous Australians v. Adani over a coal mine. We should all join this fight
* News: Wangan & Jagalingou People: Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners Family Representative Council's authorised spokesperson
* Letter: Wangan & Jagalingou People: Letter to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
* Background: WGAR News: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube video"
WGAR News: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture: Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube video
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/01/wgar-news-stop-adani-destroying-our-...
2 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Homepage: Wangan & Jagalingou People - Celebrating Our Shared Connections: http://wanganjagalingou.com.au/
* Video: Wangan & Jagalingou People, YouTube: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture
* Petition: Community Run: Stop Adani Destroying Our Land and Culture
* Announcement: Representatives of the Wangan and Jagalingou people: Traditional owners reject Adani's huge Carmichael coalmine in Queensland's Galilee Basin
* Analysis / Opinion: Thom Mitchell, New Matilda: A Coal Load Of Problems: Community Group Drags Mining Giant Into Court
* Audio: Jordan Curtis, The Wire: Indigenous Australians take on mining company [Featuring Adrian Burragubba & Ellen Roberts]
* News Analysis: Oliver Milman, The Guardian: Aboriginal group fights to stop $16bn Carmichael coalmine, Australia's largest ... "
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