Bunjil's Fire

For a special Radiothon edition of Bunjil's Fire, Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe chats with Mohamed Mayara, journalist, political activist, human rights defender and trade unionist who lives in occupied Western Sahara. Press release from Australia Western Sahara Association:"Australia Western Sahara Association is hosting Mohamed Mayara, a journalist, political activist, human rights defender and trade...

Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe chats with Palestinian activist Shams Moussa about the ongoing genocide occuring in Palestine, and current campaigns against local weapons manufacturers.

Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe discusses Aboriginal affairs with Gomeroi woman, activist, educator, artist and performer, Gwenda Stanley.

Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with barrister Len Lindon to discuss and analyse current Aboriginal affairs within the judicial system.

Uncle Robbie Thorpe has a chat with filmmaker and cartoonist Charlie Hill-Smith. They discuss the tragic landslide that has recently occured in the Enga province highlands of Papua New Guinea, as well as what's been happening at Camp Sovereignty.

Uncle Robbie Thorpe chats with Sinem Saban, Director, Writer and Producer of the film Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land. They're also joined by the film's Associate Producer, Pania Edmons. Regular guest, barrister Len Lindon also joins in towards the end of the episode."Winner of the Change Award at Adelaide Film Festival and the Human Rights Awards at Montreal Independent Film Festival, Ḻuku Ngärr...

Uncle Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with Larrakia, Kungarakan, Yangman, & Gurindji activist and musician Robert Mills to discuss Aboriginal affairs in the so-called Northern Territory.

Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Manju of Old Country Calling to discuss the upcoming Big Boss Fire Tour, a tribute to Uncle Kev, on Arabunna & Kokatha Country this June & July."Old Country Calling & @native.title.rockets are excited to announce the Big Boss Fire Tour, a tribute to Uncle Kev, on Arabunna & Kokatha Country this June & July. Join us from the winter solstice to light the peace...

Uncle Robbie Thorpe and Len Lindon discuss their case against the Melbourne City Council for their interference of a cultural site, when they removed gear and tried to extinguish the ceremonial fire at Camp Sovereignty on Friday 10th May. They are seeking orders to provide protection for the site into the future.

Uncle Robbie Thorpe talks with Wangan and Jagalingou man, Gurridyula Gaba Wunggu, who has been one of the main players in the resistance to the Adani Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin in central Queensland, as its being constructed on his people’s homeland. Gurridyula, or Coedie McAvoy, has been staging a protest action opposite the entry to the Adani mine site. A six hour drive inland from...

Uncle Robbie Thorpe chats with Palestinian scientist and author, Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, where they discuss and analyse the correlation of the ongoing colonisation, ecocide and genocide occuring in Palestine and so-called Australia. Mazin Qumsiyeh (born 1957 in Beit Sahour) is a Palestinian scientist and author, founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Pales...

Uncle Robbie Thorpe catches up with Waanyi Garawa Gangalidda man Alec Doomadgee. Alec Doomadgee is an Aboriginal activist, respected leader and advocate for Aboriginal rights, as well as a performer, film producer, actor, and radio & television host. 

Uncle Robbie Thorpe speaks with Black Peoples Union (BPU) president Keiran Stewart-Assheton, where they discuss BPU's upcoming May Day event at the State Library of Victoria on May 1st at 5pm, and have further conversations around imperialism and colonisation. They're also joined by barrister Len Lindon and 3CR Radioactive Show host Michaela Stubbs.

Uncle Robbie Thorpe and barrister Len Lindon discuss the liitigation taking place in the Supreme Court of Victoria against King Charles III for the crimes of genocide and ecocide.