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25.01.2022 We are reposting this interview with Barkindji Elder David Clark. On this day of reflection, remember the dispossession of First Australians from their land and water continues, same as they did before
24.01.2022 On 26th February, Menindee resident and Ngiyaampaa elder Dr Beryl Philp-Carmichael, co-authored a letter to prime minister Scott Morrison, requesting that water be taken off the market and the evolving crisis of the lower Darling be addressed. Beryl emphasises the importance of learning and listening to Traditional Owners; the true owners of the land and waterways. She states that under traditional law Aboriginal people... the people whose land the water runs through, own the water on top of the surface, under the surface as well as all sacred water holes and things like that in our country Episode 3 Revolt on the river is out now and can be seen at: www.homelandings.com.au
22.01.2022 In January 2019 the town of Menindee found itself at the centre of an unfolding ecological disaster. Residents woke to hundreds of thousands of oxygen starved fish floating lifelessly on the surface of their Darling-Baaka River. This episode follows a group of fish rescue volunteers, who under the instruction of NSW Department of Primary Industries relocated native fish including Murray Cod from isolated refuge pools to a healthier part of the river. Dr Paul Sinclair discusse...s the valuable role Murray Cod has historically played in generating human connections to the river and land. Dr Sinclair also discusses how our financial systems preference large irrigation projects at the expense of the people, communities and creatures that rely on a healthy river system. As an indicator species the Murray Cod are key to understanding the health of the river, and can offer insights into how misguided value systems have critically endangered river ecologies. In this episode we explore the lives of people on the Darling-Baaka river who are compelled to action by the mass suffering of these ancient fish. A film by Dan Schulz & Otis Filley Music by Stephen Rowe "Two Clocks" With Thanks to Stan Hutchin Dr Paul Sinclair Peter Bessel Megan Williams Jenny Grose and all the fish rescue volunteers
22.01.2022 In March 2020 the town of Wilcannia blockaded the Barrier Highway to protest the trade and sale of Australia’s water resources to foreign companies. Episode 3: Revolt on the River of This is Water discusses the consequences of corporate water trading on river communities and the environment that sustains them. Episode 3 coming soon!
21.01.2022 #SaveOurDarling #Baaka #SaveOurMLS #murraydarling #waterpolicy Episode 3 - Revolt On The River is out now! Episode 3: Revolt On The River investigates the disposession of First Nation people from their water rights, the importance of Aboriginal water management and the consequences of corporate water trading on the Darling-Baaka community.... On the 26th of February 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was contacted by members of the Darling-Baaka community and asked to respond to the crisis in the lower Darling River. A letter was authored by Elder Dr Beryl Philp-Carmichael, Menindee Resident Barry Stone and River Campaigner Ian Sutton, recognising that corporate ownership of water is damaging the livelihoods of those on the Darling-Baaka River and that First Nations water rights are being ignored. Compelled by the lack of response, Wilcannia Township and concerned citizens blockaded the town bridge, demanding water trading cease. In this episode we follow the events of the blockade and the continual dispossession of Aboriginal people from their land and waterways. Dr Emma Carmody, water law expert from the Environmental Defenders Office, explains the necessity of Aboriginal water rights to the future survival of the Murray-Darling Basin. We also feature Elders, Dr Beryl Philp-Carmichael from Menindee, David Clark and Muriel Riley from Wilcannia, Bradley Hardy from Brewarrina and Caroline Kirk from Gundabooka Mountain, as well as host of other characters compelled to action by ecological collapse.
19.01.2022 Episode 2 of This Is Water is out now! The Cod and the Economy In January 2019 the town of Menindee found itself at the centre of an unfolding ecological disaster. Residents woke to hundreds of thousands of oxygen starved fish floating lifelessly on the surface of their Darling-Baaka River. This episode follows a group of fish rescue volunteers, who under the instruction of NSW Department of Primary Industries relocated native fish including Murray Cod from isolated refuge po...ols to a healthier part of the river. Dr Paul Sinclair discusses the valuable role Murray Cod has historically played in generating human connections to the river and land. Dr Sinclair also discusses how our financial systems preference large irrigation projects at the expense of the people, communities and creatures that rely on a healthy river system. As an indicator species the Murray Cod are key to understanding the health of the river, and can offer insights into how misguided value systems have critically endangered river ecologies. In this episode we explore the lives of people on the Darling-Baaka river who are compelled to action by the mass suffering of these ancient fish. https://vimeo.com/446375576
18.01.2022 In March 2020 the first flow in 3 years came down the Darling-Baaka river and filled part of the Menindee Lake System. As the struggle to restore the rest of the system continues, we spoke to fish ecologist Iain Ellis about the significance of the Menindee Lakes to the future of native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin. In this episode we learn how it works and what it means to have water in this ancient fish nursery. Episode 4: A Pulse In The System is coming soon!
15.01.2022 Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister Adam Marshall visit Menindee and speak to local Fish Rescue Volunteer Stan Hutchin who expresses his anguish at the state of the Darling-Baaka.
11.01.2022 Water reached Wilcannia earlier this week. The small flow has reconnected the river and has brought some healthy activity and new life to the town and system. @ Wilcannia, New South Wales
05.01.2022 Wild flowers are in full bloom at Gundabooka National Park. After recent rain we set out to do some field recordings of red soil country brimming with life. @ Gundabooka National Park
01.01.2022 Barkindji Elder and community leader David Clark expresses his discontent with the management of water in Australia. He believes current government water policies are rooted in the same thinking that originally dispossessed First Nations People from their land and waterways. Episode 3 of This Is Water, Revolt On The River, follows a community led action with demands that ‘water be taken off the market’. The Full Episode can be streamed now at: ... www.homelandings.com.au
