Shows
2025-07-2415 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleUS Decay and Australia's independence opportunitiesUS Decay and Australia's independence opportunities by LeftPress
2025-04-2714 min4PR - Voice of the PeoplePodcast Recording US Decay and Australia's independence opportunities mp3 version.mp3Podcast Recording US Decay and Australia's independence opportunities mp3 version.mp3 by LeftPress
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleAustralia can’t rely on the U.S for defenceThe podcast discusses the impact of the Trump administration on Australia's strategic reliance on the US, highlighting the need for an alternative defense policy. The speakers argue that the ANZUS Treaty is insufficient and that Australia should pursue self-reliant territorial defense. They cite the Greens' proposal for a sovereign defense industry and the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network's (IPAN) policy, which includes recalling overseas ADF personnel, reconfiguring the ADF, and advocating for non-nuclear armed neutrality. They argue that an independent defense policy would reduce military spending, allowing for increased public funding in other sectors, similar to Switzerland's defense spending.
2025-04-0415 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleRally for the 'right to march'The rally against the state government on March 4, 1978, in King George Square, Brisbane, featured several speakers addressing various issues. Peter Noonan discussed the threat to student unionism, highlighting the Western Australian government's ban on political use of student fees and the potential for similar actions in Victoria. Kev Durnian from the Seamens Union spoke about the Utah dispute, criticizing the company's refusal to negotiate and the repressive measures against the union. Sandra Bloodworth warned of the dangers of uranium mining and the erosion of civil liberties. Megan Martin condemned the Queensland government's right-to-work legislation, which aims to weaken trade unions...
2025-03-0843 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleSelf Management Group (Brisbane) 1971-1977This is an oral record of discussion at Brisbane Anarchist Summer School 13 Jan 2013 led by Tim Briedis about SMG founded in Brisbane in 1971.
A big thanks to Tim, Tony and Barbara for making this talk so interesting. I got a real sense of elder anarchists handing over to the next generation. I was impressed by how people in their 20s and 30s so readily took up the gauntlet laid down by people nearly 60 and over at this conference — it was one of the strengths of the conference.
Ian Curr
6 March 2025
2025-03-0658 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleSam Watson speaking about anti-apartheid campaign of 1971Speaking at Save UQ Union complex, Sam Watson, a long-time activist for Aboriginal rights, recounted his involvement in the 1970s campaigns to abolish the draconian aboriginal protectionist acts in Queensland. Sam highlighted his early university experience, where he was warned by a senior bureaucrat to avoid campus radicals, which instead inspired him to join them. Watson emphasized the importance of the 'Smash the Acts'apathei campaign, which led to the removal of these oppressive laws within four to five years. He also noted the establishment of the Aboriginal Legal Services and Community Health Services due to these efforts. Watson expressed disappointment...
2025-02-1207 min
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleDale RuskaDale Ruska calls for unity and de-colonisation on Invasion Day 2025
2025-01-2715 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLionel FogartyGuerilla poet Lionel Fogarty pushes against an unjust world. Here is what he had to say:
On corners to centers, deliberate poison, diseases. Explorers violently imposed. Now, white man's violence still seeps through upon doors and floors. You walk on lores, your laws keep us oppressed, difficult. Legality don't mean we don't understand. It's racist, loaded with high powered bullets, shotgun and our babies brains and heads demand an edge, edge of oppression to drop. You created more oppression. You created more oppressed, hot and sadness and mindless, cold and rotten and frustration, show us your freedom. I know it's...
2025-01-2703 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleRuby Wharton and Moojidi FogartyRuby Wharton spoke about the Kurrumba Institute's focus on anti-racism for liberation, emphasizing the importance of personal happiness and community support in achieving justice. Ruby highlights the harsh realities of children in prison, including solitary confinement, and calls for the end of "toxic prisons" globally. Ruby, a Cooma woman, stresses the need for community-led solutions and the rejection of reliance on policing systems. Moojidi Fogarty concludes with a call to action for the community to challenge obstacles, embrace sovereignty, and participate in a march to Musgrave Park, with a minute of silence for warriors and resilience, and a noisy march...
2025-01-2709 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleSamir EllagataSamir speaks on Invasion Day on behalf of Justice for Palestine Magandjin
2025-01-2706 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLong march since Gough and MaoAndrew Fullarton and John Lander discuss the implications of the Trump presidency for Australia. They highlight the potential dangers of Australia's close alliance with the U.S., including economic sanctions and the risk of being drawn into a U.S.-China conflict. They note that Australia's economy is heavily dependent on China, with 30% of exports to China amounting to $185 billion in 2023. Lander warns that Australian involvement in a U.S.-led war against China could lead to economic downturns and military retaliation. Polls show a majority of Australians oppose involvement in such conflicts. They advocate for an independent foreign policy...
2024-12-2314 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleThe Long NightThe Long Night
The tension in the room was palpable as members of different unions spoke. It was 4pm on Friday 17th April 1998 and eighty of us were sitting in a circle in the MUA headquarters in West Melbourne. Information had been gathered from workers in different unions which backed up the belief that Kennett had delivered an ultimatum to police to clear Swanston Dock and open it up for Patricks.
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2024-12-1308 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLNP lying about truth tellingPicture - Ethan Enoch talkin up the struggle against mass incarceration.
The Queensland Parliament opened with a new LNP government led by Premier David Crisafulli who has pledged to toughen laws on youth crime, including locking up children as young as 10 in adult prisons. The ALP previously supported similar harsh measures. The new government has also sought to halt truth-telling inquiries, which aim to address the impact of colonization on First Nations people. Communities like Stradbroke Island and Cherbourg have called for federal legislation to support First Nations-led truth-telling inquiries. Ethan Enoch highlighted the ongoing struggle and resilience of First...
2024-11-2614 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleCaltex fuels genocide in Gaza, Boycott CaltexOn November 16, 2024, the Justice for Palestine Megangdjin participated in a national boycott of Caltex stations in Australia, highlighting Caltex's ownership by Chevron, which is involved in Israeli gas projects in the Mediterranean. The boycott aimed to pressure Chevron, which funds Israel's military occupation and illegal activities like the siege of Gaza. Rodrigo Ocuno, director of the film "Venezuela - the cost of challenging an empire", spoke at the Brisbane event, emphasizing Cuba and Venezuela's support for Palestinians and criticizing US foreign policy.
Speakers - Rodrigo Ocuna - "Venezuela - the cost of challenging an empire"
Song - Drone Lament by...
2024-11-1711 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleBoeing KillsA coalition of democratic forces has risen up against the genocide. Turkish freedom flotilla activists took over a German ship carrying munitions for the genocide in Gaza. Germany is the second largest supplier of arms to Israel after the United States. Queensland companies NOIA and Rheinmatall manufacture and export artillery shells to Israel under licence from the Australian government. Ferra Engineering at Tingalpa in Brisbane is the SOLE manufacturer of the AME weapons bay adapters for the F-35 jets currently dropping b0mbs on displaced civilians in Gaza. The AMEs are what hold and drop the bombs, and they are...
2024-11-0509 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLebanese response to Israel's war on the LevantHassan Awada, a Lebanese Australian, and former councillor in the Sutherland Shire in Sydney discussed the Israeli war on Lebanon, highlighting the devastating impact on his community. Hassan tells of personal losses, including the death of nine family members in 2006 and recent friends killed during evacuation attempts.
Awada criticized Israel's claims of 'targeting Hezbollah' put to him by the ABCs Steve Cannane. Hassan retorted that it is Israeli bombs and fighter jets that are responsible for civilian casualties. He emphasized Lebanon's long-standing suffering, dating back to 1948, and noted the historical fear and violence from Israeli incursions.
2024-09-2613 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleAttacking BDS is unlawfulThe Australian government has, in the past, defunded and threatened to defund organizations which have a supportive association with BDS. Any such detriment or threat of detriment is to render aid or assistance to Israel and is unlawful.
BDS Rally
The Justice for Palestine Magan-djin rally on August 11, 2024, marked the 310th day of the genocide in Gaza, with speakers highlighting the severe violence and the role of the U.S. in supplying munitions. Key points included the economic impact of boycotts, divestments, and sanctions such as Intel freezing a $2.5 billion factory in Israel and Samsung shutting down its Tel Aviv...
2024-08-1412 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleWhat does Israel fear from Palestine?Interview with Palestinian lawyer and author, Raja Shehadeh, by Nathan Thrall from the New Yorker radio hour under the title of 'Israel's other intractable conflict.'
The genocide is discussed under the trope of 'Israeli-Palestinian conflict', thus focussing on the fears and motivations of both sides, the lack of progress in the peace process, and the potential for a lasting resolution (read 'two-state solution').
The interviewer from the New Yorker highlights the importance of acknowledging the legitimacy of both nations and the need for a two-state solution.
Raja Shehadeh shares his family's Nakba experience of being driven out of Jaffa...
2024-08-0532 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleConquistadors of OilThis podcast traces the attempts to orchestrate a coup in Venezuela from 2013 till August 2024.
Interview with Diego Sequiera from Mision Verdad in Caracas
Song
"Strike the beast hard" by Gaviota, featuring Sue Monk and Lachlan Hurse from Jumping Fences
2024-08-0532 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleThawra - Siege of BeirutGiven the events of July 2024 and the last time Israel placed Beirut under siege, that was in 2006, we go back to the siege of 1982. This was the time of revolutionary politics, the growth of the rejectionist front (anti-diplomacy) within Palestinian and Arab communities. To help us understand this period we take an episode from The Dig podcasts featuring historian Abdel Razzaq Takriti, on Arab radicalism in the 20th century.
We encourage people to check out the The Dig Thawra (arabic for revolution) series for a better understanding of the Palestinian resistance and Arab nationalism. This episode traces a massive defeat...
2024-08-022h 34
4PR - Voice of the People54, No MoreVery moving ceremony ... Volunteers read out the names of 54 murdered women followed by a flower-laying ceremony.
Songs
Gari Gynda Narmi
Fall in Line-Christina Aguilera & Demi Lovato | Allie Sherlock Cover
2024-08-0114 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleKristen Zornada challenges mainstream over genocideInternational lawyer Kristen Zornada focuses on the significance of international law in stopping the genocide. She highlighted various violations of international law by Israel, including misappropriation and delegitimization, and discussed the potential for UN accountability. Describes experiences of colonization and oppression of people from southern Italy, and advocates for pressure and sanctions to force Israel to comply with international law. Her speechalso touched on the global nature of the issue and the importance of solidarity.
2024-07-3022 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleRita on prosecuting Albanese for war crimesRita from Birch Grove Legal describes its action against the government for being an accessory to genocide.
2024-07-2910 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLawyer analyses ICJ ruling on Occupied PalestineFull speech by lawyer on ICJ ruling ... On the 28th of October last year, exactly nine months ago to this day, a group of us went to West End to support the Palestine Fair Trade stall, which, at the time had been forced to set up outside the bounds of the west end markets after it received a notice to withdraw the contract to sell at those markets.
2024-07-2908 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleICJ rules on Disappearing PalestineToday, nine months after Palestine Fair Trade stall was banned from the West end markets for displaying a map of disappearing Palestine the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulling on the illegal occupation of Palestine has vindicated the vendors action of displaying the map that shows the illegal occupation of Palestine from 1948 to this day. The Palestine Fair Trade stall holders did nothing wrong. The people who came out to support Palestine Fair Trade in Australia made the right decision to go out to the West End markets on the 28th October and were justified in their support, and we...
2024-07-2907 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleStop Israel's war on childrenAt the ICJ hearings in January, the United States government argued: “the court should not find that Israel is legally obligated to immediately and unconditionally withdraw from occupied territory.” The ICJ has warned states “not to render aid or assistance in maintaining the situation created by the continued presence of the State of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.”
Neither Israel nor the United States obey international law so the genocide continues. On Wednesday 25 July 2024, Netanyahu was celebrated with standing ovations by members of the US Congress.
Max Chandler Mather's speech to the Australian parliament calling out the Australian government's support...
2024-07-2612 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleThe Song of Tel al-ZaatarAbout 300 hundred people turned up at the Justice for Palestine rally on 30 June 2024 in King George Square. The people present were solid in their support of the theme of the rally: support for Palestinian men. Although the demonstration may appear small now, In years gone by, this would have been a very large demonstration for it has always been difficult to garner support for the Palestinian cause in Brisbane.
Song
The song of Tel al-Zaatar by Abu Jaffa
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Palestinian men at JFP rally on 30 June 2024 in King George Square, Brisbane Magandjin
2024-07-0215 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleCiaron Stands Up For JulianCiaron O'Reilly organised a concert for Julian Assange as he is about to return to Belmarsh prison as the Supreme Court decides Julian's fate.
Thanks very much to the Qld Electrical Trade Union ETU and Peter Ong for providing the venue for this concert.
Song - "All that I have seen" by Jumping Fences
After Ciaron's talk, Jumping fences sing about relationships on the left.
2024-06-0311 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleBehind these prison wallsBeautiful rendition by Mark Cronin of "Behind these prison walls" by David Rovics - hey song about Julian Assange .
2024-06-0303 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleGovernment lies about helicopter-Chinese flare incidentIPAN Podcast : Government lies about helicopter-Chinese flare incident
Thanks to Bevan Ramsden
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleInterview with Dr Sayed at Anaesthetist Conferencedr sayed calls out Australian College of Anaesthetist’s platforming of Carolyn Weinger, a zionist anaesthesiologist and gynaecologist.
2024-05-0503 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleSam Watson at Ferra Engineering ShutdownSamuel Watson speaking at Farah on 15 April 2024 and drawing the parallel between aboriginal and Palestinian struggles.
2024-04-1611 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleKat and Ollie on the roof at HTAToday the Paradigm Shift was about local responses to the ongoing genocidal slaughter in Gaza. I speak to Cat and Ollie who this week climbed on the roof of HTA's Brisbane office to disrupt its work on weapons that are sent to Israel.
2024-03-2813 min
4PR - Voice of the PeoplePaul Keating MUA calls out the Australian GovernmentAustralia stands with the Palestinian people. We call on the Albanese government and, for that matter, all state governments to call for a permanent ceasefire. The crimes that are unfolding and the ethnic cleansing in Gaza must end. We call on the Albanese government to put sanctions on Israel. Now. We call on the Albanese government to put arms embargoes on Israel. Now, Israel is an apartheid state. It is also a rogue state.”
2024-03-2800 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleCiaron, Stella and Dermot speak up for Julian AssangeOn the eve of the high court judgement concerning Julian Assange's appeal against extradition to the United States, Ciaron O'Reilly had this to say outside the British consulate in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Stella Morris slams British Justice.
Stella Morris speaks outside the High Court in London after Julian Assange was heard by two judges.
Song 'Killing the Messenger' by Dermot Dorgan
2024-03-2616 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleScousers for PalestineHere is an independent candidate against the Labour Party in Liverpool in England speaking about the genocide in Ghada at the Palm Sunday Peace rally in Brisbane
2024-03-2503 min
4PR - Voice of the PeoplePalm Sunday Rally 2024King George Sq Brisbane/Magan-djin 3pm 24th March 2024
3pm Remah Naji as MC introduces and acknowledges we’re meeting on lands of the Jaggera and Turrubul people and recognises all Palestinian people present.
3.05 Combined Unions Choir 2 songs
Nurse from Scousers for Palestine!
3.10 Cameron Leckie (Ret) Major, Australian Defence Forces) speaking for Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) and Australians for War Powers Reform
3.20 Omar Ashour, Gazan Palestinian representing Justice for Palestine (JFP)
3.30 Janet Baillie, Nurse representing the Qld Nurses and Midwives Union
3.40 Father Pan Jordon Pax Christi
3.50 Dr Peter Catt, Dean of St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane
4pm March
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4PR - Voice of the PeoplePeace in the ParkThis is a special broadcast of the wonderful 'Peace in the Park' on 16 March 2024 in Queens Park in Magan-djin/Brisbane. It was organised by Justice for Palestine, Qld Muslims, Falasteen Inc and other groups.
Speakers include Remah Naji, Phil Monsour, Binil K, Susan al-Maani, Kamala, Liam, Rita a lawyer from Birch Lawyers who referred the Prime Minister and others to the International criminal Court (ICC )for complicity in genocide. Imam Zaher led the call to break the fast. Call to prayer sung by Magjid.
Photo by Binil K.
2024-03-181h 18
4PR - Voice of the PeopleAdam BandtAdam Bandt speaking outside Parliament House in Queensland just before International Working Women's Day
2024-03-1203 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleMarch of a thousand flagsThe Arabic word for flag is Alam. And it's also the subject of a film, a sad film, but very insightful too. Its about Palestinian kids that are being taught by Israeli teachers. And they hate it. And every time something happens in the community under occupation, the kids want to raise the Palestinian flag.
Sometimes one of their comrades would get killed, shot by the Israelis, as is happening now in Gaza and on the West Bank.
They would raise the Palestinian flag and the black flag to commemorate the death of their friends.
This a similar story a...
2024-03-0916 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleReinstate Antoinette LattoufRally outside ABC headquarters in Southbank in Brisbane on 8 March 2024.
Speakers include: Dr Liz Strakosch, Doykeit Collective and Jewish Council of Australia, Nick Chesterfield Samuel Watson, Cassie from the Australian Services Union, Benedict Coyne (human rights barrister), and Jonathan Sriranganathan (Greens candidate for Brisbane City Mayor.
2024-03-081h 08
4PR - Voice of the PeopleWomen rally for PalestineWomen rally and march for Palestine in Magandjin on e Mar 2024
2024-03-031h 16
4PR - Voice of the PeopleLong march ahead in LoganLogan march and rally 24 Feb 2024.
Intro about previous wars on Gaza.
Gaza genocide and political silence at rally.
Protesters march from Rowan Park to Jim Chalmers' office in Logan Central, with numbers swelling to over 150.
Dr. Imran vows to campaign against Treasurer Jim Chalmers for remaining silent on Palestine genocide.
Song - Nour Khan Ghorabaa
Image - Kids queuing for food in Gaza
2024-02-2527 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleBrisbane Lord Mayor offers advice to HamasInterview with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in the lead up to the Brisbane City Council Elections on 16 March 2024.
Song - 'If I had a rocket launcher 'by Bruce Cockburn.
"The Games Excerpt" by John Clarke and Brian Dawe.
Image - Brisbane City Hall with a Palestinian rally in the foreground.
With thanks to Sue (voice actor) & Trevor (selected 'If I had a rocket launcher').
2024-02-2316 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleGreens mayoral candidate challenge to Brisbane City Council complicity in genocideInterview with Jonathan Sriranganathan about support for Palestine in the 2024 Brisbane City Council Election.
Poem by Jonathan Sriranganathan
Photo by Green Left
2024-02-1812 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleA worker reads historyJeff Rickertt speaks at a Justice for Palestine and Shut Down Ferra picket at Ferra Engineering in Tingalpa, a suburb of Brisbane on 15 Feb 2024.
Song
99 Balloons by Nena
2024-02-1814 min
4PR - Voice of the PeopleDon't Look Away ...Lisa Bridle, social worker and disability advocate, shares personal experiences and emotions as she bears witness to the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza.
Parents in Gaza mourn lost children due to Israeli bombing of hospitals.
Disability activist highlights deliberate disablement of civilians in Farah, with companies' complicity and police involvement.
Speaker urges listeners to fight for Palestine's freedom, citing government's complicity in child killings.
Mustafa Barghouti comments on the covert assasination by Israeli special forces disguised as medical staff in a hospital on the West Bank.
Poem
Haneen speaking at Justice for Palestine Magan-djin protest on Sunday 21st January...
2024-02-0113 min
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleSt Mary's Choir Sing 'If I Had A Hammer'St Mary's Choir Sing 'If I Had A Hammer' by LeftPress
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleTrevs Weather Forecast 22 Jun 2021Trevs Weather Forecast 22 Jun 2021 by LeftPress
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleYoung Girl tells her Grandmothers al Nakba storyYoung Girl tells her Grandmothers al Nakba story by LeftPress
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4PR - Voice of the PeopleKhalil Hamdan - Al Nakba SurvivorKhalil Hamdan - Al Nakba Survivor by LeftPress
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Mother Courage and her childrenInterview with Kathy - a childcare workerIn the lead up to the 2013 May Day, PShift is looking at various industries in which workers are struggling for better pay, conditions and more say in the workforce.
We have begun with childcare and hope to move onto building & construction, food, mining and energy.
On childcare, we spoke to Kathy (not her real name) who said that she could not be interviewed on air because she may get into trouble at work.
An actor plays her part.
PShift: Could you please introduce yourself?
Kathy: My name is Kathy; I am 20 years of age and work in childcare. I got...
2013-03-1505 min
Mother Courage and her childrenSong of the great souls of the earthExcerpt from Brecht play - Mother Courage and her children
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Mother Courage and her childrenMaryinternational womens day, working women, cf valentines day & mothers day, best way to teach young about the world, development, prep, chilcare, choice & alternatives, study, adjustments, Mother Courage, explains, what doing on international womens day, fishing, should not judge women who make different choices, some stay at home others work, not always by choice, should not judge other women for the choices they make.
2013-03-0821 min
Mother Courage and her childrenElizaintro, is childcare work? international womens day, imagine when e went back into workforce, learning about the world, development, example, trains, childcare, choosing, family, before daughter, ready for work ...
2013-03-0813 min
Mother Courage and her childrenGemma 2Gemma speaks of IWD, working women, development of her boy, separation to go to work, childcare, alternatives to , work childcare balance, her boss's flexibility, women preferred workplace, women's day
2013-03-0806 min
Mother Courage and her childrenGemma 1Gemma speaks of IWD, working women, development of her boy, separation to go to work, childcare, alternatives to , work childcare balance, her boss's flexibility, women preferred workplace, women's day
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2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceThe Story of Dundallee by Coco Wharton[Editor's note: Song intro by brother man followed by speech by Coco welcoming people to the Dundali remembrance. Coco talks about Dundali about 3:11 minutes into the clip. Dundali led the resistance to the British invasion of area where Brisbane now stands.After a long campaign he was captured by the invaders and hanged in front of the Brisbane Post Office on January 5, 1855.We remember and honour this brave fighter for his land, his people and his culture. Ian Curr 21 Jan 2013]
Here is the text of Coco's speech (thnx to KC):
Dundalli remembrance, Post office square, 5 January.
My name is Wayne...
2013-01-0509 min
2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceGracelyn Smallwood (Birri Gubba)2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference
2012-11-2512 min2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceMichael Mansell (Palawa)2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference
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2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceBoe Spearim - Intro to 1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceBoe Spearim - Intro to 1st Brisbane Sovereignty & Land Rights Conference by LeftPress
2012-11-2500 min2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceCoco WhartonCoco Wharton [ Kooma Murri] - Cunnamulla, Western Qld
Pays respects to Jagera and Torrubul people
Was 19 in 1982 at the Commonwealth Games protests.
Grew up on a dirt floor and lived on the bank of a river 1963-1967. Missions were handed back to aboriginal managers – 10 years of land rights.
NAC – National Aboriginal Council
ATSIC –
Last 20 years have been hardest.
Social justice changes – 1st nations people. One minutes silence for lot of people lost – Isabel Coe
These are the heroes – sports people are role models – should remember our own in the same way as Malcolm X, martin Luther King, the lady who stopped in the...
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2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceMark McMurtrieNative Title - alien subjugation - no authority over human beings - 'person' is a corporate entity - 1999 House of lords Act removed blood line elders from the parliament and made it elected - Writ of mandamus against UK parliaments - no evidence of claim of any person to this country - spoke to a Tassie surveyor - about location of title - 'Lot' buy the mark not the land - therefore landholders - order in council 1844 - right to settle - but not to interfere with the tribal peoples - not allowed to occupy - Govt of Sth Aust...
2012-11-2551 min2012-11-2517 min2012 Sovereignty & Land Rights ConferenceRobbie Thorpe Rap - 'We Want a Crime Scene Investigation'Robbie Thorpe Rap - 'We Want a Crime Scene Investigation' by LeftPress
2012-11-2500 min2012-11-2536 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Hana Husain, a Bahraini chemistry teacher, talks about democratic rights in Bahrain“I witnessed first hand my students and colleagues being abducted, tortured and raped inside our school during the government terror campaign when we started to protest for democracy”.
“Hundreds of teachers were brutalized, especially after we launched two strikes to demand an end to the crackdown. Many teachers were imprisoned including Mahdi Abu Dheeb and Jalila al-Salman, the president and vice president of the Bahrain Teacher’s Association who are still in jail facing long sentences for exercising their rights to protest”.
2012-11-1924 min
'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Interview with Zainab about worsening situation in BahrainThis interview was done live-to-air on Paradigm Shift on 9 Nov 2012 on 4ZZZ fm 102.1 Brisbane. Steve and Ian were the interviewers and Zainab was the person interviewed from the Bahrain Australia Youth Movement (BAYM).
The discussion focuses on the repression of democracy in Bahrain and the oppositions groups try to get their message out.
The Bahrain Australia Youth Movement (BAYM) can be contacted on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BahrainAustralianYouthMovement?ref=ts&fref=ts
2012-11-0928 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Eye witness account of attack on the village of al Daih in BahrainEyewitness Account of first martyr in the Bahraini struggle for Freedom and Democratic Rights. The events occurred in the village of Daih where the eye witness Hussain resided. The day is 14 February 2011: 'the rest is history...' says Hussain as he gives this terrible account of a regime gone mad against its people at the behest of US government interests.
2012-07-1608 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Interview with Ahmed of Bahrain Youth MovementThese are the questions asked in the interview:
1) Please introduce yourself - if there are any restrictions placed on your ability to speak under your student or bridging visa please take care how you indentify yourself.
2) What is your background - what are you studying and why? Are you a member of any political organisation? If so, what are your aims?
3) Why have you come to study here in Australia - what sort of work do you hope to get when you return to Bahrain?
4) Could you describe what has been happening in Bahrain since February 2011?
6) How is it that...
2012-07-1319 min
'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al saffarEntire interview with President of Bahrain Nursing Society, Rula al Saffar, who calls for international support of workers for democratic rights struggle in her country.
2012-07-0955 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al Saffar - president of Bahrain Nurses Society - interviewed by Antonia Allman about the crackdown on medical profession by the Al Khalifa goverment (Fifth part)Part 1 – Nurses campaign for salary increase followed by government crackdown on entire population
Part 2 – Detention of protesters – organisation of nurses to help – nurses detained
Part 3 – Medical Neutrality, people detained, Rula tortured, nurse made unemployed by militarised hospital system
Part 4 – more on nurses made unemployed by militarised hospital system, Rula acquitted, doctors_in_chains website, 3 militaried hospitals, targetted shooting american and uk security forces involved – faith in freedom
Part 5 – Staying strong – freedom is coming – solidarity with medics detained – no time to cry yet – message to nurses in Australia – Bahraini Australian Youth Movement – is it better to stay or to go – refugees of war – Geneva convention – a...
2012-06-3006 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al Saffar - president of Bahrain Nurses Society - interviewed by Antonia Allman about the crackdown on medical profession by the Al Khalifa goverment (first part)Part 1 – Nurses campaign for salary increase followed by government crackdown on entire population
Part 2 – Detention of protesters – organisation of nurses to help – nurses detained
Part 3 – Medical Neutrality, people detained, Rula tortured, nurse made unemployed by militarised hospital system
Part 4 – more on nurses made unemployed by militarised hospital system, Rula acquitted, doctors_in_chains website, 3 militaried hospitals, targetted shooting american and uk security forces involved – faith in freedom
Part 5 – Staying strong – freedom is coming – solidarity with medics detained – no time to cry yet – message to nurses in Australia – Bahraini Australian Youth Movement – is it better to stay or to go – refugees of war – Geneva convention – a...
2012-06-3007 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al Saffar - president of Bahrain Nurses Society - interviewed by Antonia Allman about the crackdown on medical profession by the Al Khalifa goverment (Fourth part)Part 1 – Nurses campaign for salary increase followed by government crackdown on entire population
Part 2 – Detention of protesters – organisation of nurses to help – nurses detained
Part 3 – Medical Neutrality, people detained, Rula tortured, nurse made unemployed by militarised hospital system
Part 4 – more on nurses made unemployed by militarised hospital system, Rula acquitted, doctors_in_chains website, 3 militaried hospitals, targetted shooting american and uk security forces involved – faith in freedom
Part 5 – Staying strong – freedom is coming – solidarity with medics detained – no time to cry yet – message to nurses in Australia – Bahraini Australian Youth Movement – is it better to stay or to go – refugees of war – Geneva convention – a...
2012-06-3013 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al Saffar - president of Bahrain Nurses Society - interviewed by Antonia Allman about the crackdown on medical profession by the Al Khalifa goverment (second part)Part 1 – Nurses campaign for salary increase followed by government crackdown on entire population
Part 2 – Detention of protesters – organisation of nurses to help – nurses detained
Part 3 – Medical Neutrality, people detained, Rula tortured, nurse made unemployed by militarised hospital system
Part 4 – more on nurses made unemployed by militarised hospital system, Rula acquitted, doctors_in_chains website, 3 militaried hospitals, targetted shooting american and uk security forces involved – faith in freedom
Part 5 – Staying strong – freedom is coming – solidarity with medics detained – no time to cry yet – message to nurses in Australia – Bahraini Australian Youth Movement – is it better to stay or to go – refugees of war – Geneva convention – a...
2012-06-3010 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Rula al Saffar - president of Bahrain Nurses Society - interviewed by Antonia Allman about the crackdown on medical profession by the Al Khalifa goverment (third part)Part 1 – Nurses campaign for salary increase followed by government crackdown on entire population
Part 2 – Detention of protesters – organisation of nurses to help – nurses detained
Part 3 – Medical Neutrality, people detained, Rula tortured, nurse made unemployed by militarised hospital system
Part 4 – more on nurses made unemployed by militarised hospital system, Rula acquitted, doctors_in_chains website, 3 militaried hospitals, targetted shooting american and uk security forces involved – faith in freedom
Part 5 – Staying strong – freedom is coming – solidarity with medics detained – no time to cry yet – message to nurses in Australia – Bahraini Australian Youth Movement – is it better to stay or to go – refugees of war – Geneva convention – a...
2012-06-3013 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Interview with Abdulelah al'Hubaishi about his refugee experience in AustraliaInterview with Abdulelah al'Hubaishi, a 34 year old civil engineer from Bahrain who was granted asylum in Australia last year. He is a member of the Bahraini Australian Youth Movement.
2012-06-2411 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Interview with Matar Ebrahim Matar about BahrainInterview with Matar Ebrhaim Matar, former Member of Parliament from Bahrain. Matar is visiting Australia to obtain support for the resistance in Bahrain.
[This interview was broadcast on the Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ (fm 102.1 Brisbane) on Good Friday, 2012. See also 'Resistance in Bahrain' @ http://workersbushtelegraph.com.au/2012/04/06/14240/ .]
Matar Ebrahim Matar is one of the leaders al-Wefaq, an opposition organization in Bahrain which supports the opposition parties in Bahrain. Al-Wefaq works side by side with the Democratic Progress Tribune which consist of leftists parties and secular movements ( an anti-imperialist organization in opposition to the monarchy). The significance of al-Wefaq lies in...
2012-06-2330 min'Bahrain is Burning and the world is silent'Interview with Abbas Abdul'Rassul about attacks on democratic rights in Bahrainhttp://workersbushtelegraph.com.au/2012/06/01/world-refugee-day-rally-for-refugee-rights/
2012-06-2319 min