MLDRIN News & Events

Concerned community members are gathering at Richard Wynne's office to call for protection of sacred birthing trees in Western Victoria. Solidarity with Traditional Owners working to protect Country

Great to see river people uniting to protect sacred waterways!! 'Traditional owners in Western Australia’s Kimberley region have formed a new organisation to help manage the Fitzroy River. The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council could set a precedent in WA for collaborative planning between government, industry and the native title holders' ... See more

The new Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council aims to overcome a management problem faced by many traditional owners: the fact that major rivers flow through lands home to many different groups and languages. ... See more

Tomorrow Monday 18th June on Djap Wurrung country they are planning to cut down a Djap Wurrung womens birthing tree for the Western Highway. This birthing tree is planning to be removed without the consent.

This beautiful giver of life who’s roots have grown for 800 years.
They’ve held 56 generations of birthing. These trees would’ve birthed more then 10,000 Djap Wurrung babies.
These givers of life has the blood of our women and our DNA apart of every aspect of these trees from the deep roots to the tips of the gum leaves.
These trees heard our cries, our hips crack and held our tears while bringing life and giving life.

We are mourning the threat of losing this tree because these trees carry our songlines through them. These trees are alive a thriving. By killing these trees you are committing genocide onto our bodies and raping our land.

‼️Actions you can take‼️
We are asking that if you can make it tomorrow at 7am on Djap Wurrung country near Ararat to put your body on the line to stop the tree being cut down.

Please find a map to the location. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobie-Highway-Park/229799041117981?fref=gc&dti=867523523309131&hc_location=ufi

If you are in Narrm/Melbourne do a sit in at your local VicRoads to get them to choose an alternative route. ... See more

Native title groups form council to urge scientific approach as pastoralists lobby for access

A new study by The Pew Charitable Trusts shows that Indigenous-led conservation is one of three key steps that will help safeguard the heart of Australia.

unbelieveable

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, article in today’s Saturday advertiser in adelaide , the article provides an example outlining decisions made on the run within the MDBA. This is a perfect example of the appauling management of the Darling River and Menindee lakes we must be provided with thru the Royal Commission. The MDBA, does not want to give evidence but case in this article by whistleblower David Bell, is a perfect example of why we need all the staff both past and present of the MDBA, to provide evidence and be interviewed By the Royal Commission .Our Rivers and lakes are dying and the MDBA, was created to protect the system, clearly they have failed in this mission and we are entitled to know how decisions were arrived at, and how policies that failed were formulated . ... See more

Tomorrow Monday 18th June on Djap Wurrung country they are planning to cut down a Djap Wurrung womens birthing tree for the Western Highway. This birthing tree is planning to be removed without the consent.

This beautiful giver of life who’s roots have grown for 800 years.
They’ve held 56 generations of birthing. These trees would’ve birthed more then 10,000 Djap Wurrung babies.
These givers of life has the blood of our women and our DNA apart of every aspect of these trees from the deep roots to the tips of the gum leaves.
These trees heard our cries, our hips crack and held our tears while bringing life and giving life.

We are mourning the threat of losing this tree because these trees carry our songlines through them. These trees are alive a thriving. By killing these trees you are committing genocide onto our bodies and raping our land.

‼️Actions you can take‼️
We are asking that if you can make it tomorrow at 7am on Djap Wurrung country near Ararat to put your body on the line to stop the tree being cut down.

Please find a map to the location. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dobie-Highway-Park/229799041117981?fref=gc&dti=867523523309131&hc_location=ufi

If you are in Narrm/Melbourne do a sit in at your local VicRoads to get them to choose an alternative route. ... See more

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians face huge challenges in terms of ensuring their water rights and values are maintained at local, state and national level, and one researcher says it’s time to put indigenous water rights front of min ... See more

Couldn't agree more!!
"My plea to you, is to put your energy behind the Indigenous water rights struggle. The cause is just and the time is right. Indigenous communities around Australia will welcome your support and history will acknowledge your contribution." ... See more

Indigenous water rights expert Dr Virginia Marshall has issued a plea for the public to get behind her push for improved water rights for Indigenous people. Dr Marshall, who is the Inaugural Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellow at ANU, delivered her plea as part of the 2018 ANU Reconciliation Week public.... ... See more

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