Indigenous Affairs

BARUNGA FESTIVAL – THE EMERGING GENERATION

The tiny community of Barunga, 80 kilometres east of Katherine, swelled from 360 to more than 5000 for the three-day festival of culture, art and sport. Campaign Edge Sprout have more than 20 years’ experience working with Aboriginal people, delivering results based on an inclusive, productive and cultural awareness strategy. Through many...

Indigenous Affairs

AIG: IMPROVING COMMUNITY LIFE

A team worked tirelessly through the three-day event – helping in everything from running the remote laundry to working alongside the Heart Foundation to carry out healthy skin and healthy heart checks. AIG chief executive Elizabeth Morgan-Brett says: “This year’s festival was certainly fitting to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the...

Education

STUDENTS LEARN WHILE GIVING

Film and TV head Mark Overett says the festival is an “essential event” in the academy’s educational calendar. It was their third year of involvement. A cohort of five FTV students, one audio student and three staff members from Brisbane and Melbourne worked at the festival. The team created a portfolio of marketing assets for...

Indigenous Affairs

BARUNGA: UNIQUE IN THE WORLD

At this year’s chapter, as always, music, art and sport took centre stage, with musicians and artists Yilila, Coloured Stone, Ngulmiya, Blekbala Mujik, Yung Milla, Nangu Red Sunset Band and Emu Sisters making their sounds heard across the weekend, sharing the audio issue of songline. Ever popular, the art sales, from prints to totems, tea...

Indigenous Affairs

BRINGING US TOGETHER

The Barunga Festival is a unique event that brings together remote Northern Territory communities to celebrate Indigenous music, culture and sport. This iconic event, held on the traditional lands of the Bagala clan of the Jawoyn people in Barunga, is a testament to the rich cultures, heritage, and contributions of the Aboriginal communities...

Issue 40

MACC’S MESSAGE: WEAR A SEATBELT

The Motor Accidents (Compensation) Commission was a platinum sponsor of the event. A MACC team spread the road safety message in a range of effective ways, including a hugely successful colour run for the kids. The main message was: wear a seatbelt. Children could be heard shouting the mantra throughout the festival. MACC commissioner...

Indigenous Affairs

BAGALA STILL WAITING FOR A VOICE

It was three glorious days of proudly showing off their culture to the world. But it was more than that – the festival was also a demand to be heard. This year’s three-day event was held 35 years after the Barunga Statement was handed to Bob Hawke. Galarrwuy Yunupingu and Wenten Rubuntja presented the Barunga Statement to the then...

Indigenous Affairs

A TIME TO CELEBRATE

Held on Jawoyn land in my electorate of Arnhem, the Barunga Festival provides an opportunity for everyone from all walks of life to come together and celebrate Indigenous community life. There is always so much to enjoy – cultural events, sports, music and dance. This year’s Barunga Festival was an especially important moment in...

Issue 40

SHIRE COUNCIL SALUTES BARUNGA

It is one of the premier events of the region and holds significant history for the council and for Australia. Filled with music, dancing, sport, art, information stalls and cultural activities, the three-day festival attracts thousands of people to the small community of Barunga. This year’s festival was especially significant as it...

Indigenous Affairs

JAWOYN LOYAL TO ELDERS’ VISION

The association, which has built up a strong reputation as a dynamic, forward-thinking Aboriginal organisation, describes the festival as the “one of the most important and longest-running” community festivals in regional Australia. “It is an iconic event with a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous...

Indigenous Affairs

JAWOYN WOMEN STAYING STRONG

The Banatjarl Strongbala Wimun Grup is the brainchild of Jawoyn chair Lisa Mumbin. Since the Jawoyn Association’s beginning more than 30 years ago, Traditional Owners have invited others to “share our country”. It is a philosophy taught to them by their Elders. Jawoyn is made up of 17 clans. The Katherine-based association has become...

Issue 40

BEEF REPORT

INDONESIA: STEERS $5.40KG LIVE WEIGHT (IDR 9903 = 1 AUD) Indonesian importers of Australian cattle still remain hesitant to import despite dropping Australian cattle prices due to foot and mouth disease risks and competition from other sources, most notably the shift to Indian buffalo. Prices remain fixed for Australian slaughter weight...