‘Munda’ Film Screening
Until July 5, 2008
Sydney

An early version of a video documentary on four generations of Kokatha Mula women and their fight to defend their sacred sites from mining has been selected to screen in an exhibition at Mori Gallery in Sydney as part of the Sydney Biennale 2008.

Titled ‘Munda’ — Land, the six minute video documentary, which combines cinema verite footage gathered over two years with interviews with Marcina Coleman-Richards, Sue Coleman-Haseldine, Colleen Coleman-Prideaux, Dylan Coleman and Jacinta Haseldine. Directed and shot by Ali Russell, the film is currently in development to become a half-hour length documentary.

‘Munda’ screens at Mori Gallery, 168 Day street, Sydney.

Rockhole Recovery
September 27 - October 3, 2008
Ceduna

The time has come for the next Soak Protection & Rockhole Recovery trip, presented by the West Mallee Protection organisation. A 4x4 off-road journey into ancient Mallee Woodlands in Kokatha Mula country (on the far west coast of S.A., inland from Ceduna). The tour visits significant sites to learn about the precious country that is currently under threat. You will have the opportunity to taste local bush foods, and assess and clean rockholes.

To register interest and for more information e-mail westmallee@gmail.com. Also check out the Rockhole Recovery section.

Oysterfest 2008 — All Terrain Kitchen
October 4 - 5, 2008
Ceduna

The All Terrain Kitchen will be trading as usual at Oysterfest. Selling quality burgers and steak sandwiches at stellar prices. Our famous 4WD inspired menu includes the troopie burger, cruiser burger, Hilux sandwich and swag snags. Come along for a feed and to talk cars.

International Latin-American and Australian Indigenous Gathering
October 23 - 26, 2008
Melbourne

A gathering to address sovereignty issues related to development and mining. The gathering includes workshops, exhibitions, and a chance for people to talk to international guests about the struggles in their homelands.

There will be a welcoming fire ceremony at CERES on Thursday the 23rd, a public meeting at Trades Hall (Lygon st.) on Friday the 24th, and the rest of the conference will be held at CERES over the weekend.

More information to be posted soon.

West Mallee Protection Photographic Exhibition
October 28 - November 4, 2008
Melbourne

The exhibition will give members of the Melbourne public a chance to experience life in the Mallee. Displaying photos of rare and unique flora, fauna and landscapes of this remote region. These photos will include captions by the traditional custodians, the Kokatha Mula people.

The opening night of the exhibition will be opened by Kokatha Mula representatives, who will give insight into their precious country and its cultural significance.

The exhibition is free and prints will be available for purchase. Venue to be announced.