Unfiltered, unbothered & loved unconditionally by my Dad. This is probably the most raw pic you’ll ever see of me! 💔Dad’s back in the ICU as his health has been in decline for yrs. Please like to send magic for dad to wake up so he can meet his grandson and just bcoz I need him!
When an Indigenous Affairs journo inboxes me asking for contacts for a story I wrote a while back. I sent through everything they needed, they thanked me and said we should get coffee when in the same state. This was last wk. They have since unfollowed me 😂 Happy to help mate!🥴
Can someone at
@abcnews
PLEASE answer WHY Alice Springs, who is one of the BLACKEST communities in the country, have an ALL WHITE reporting team? How does this make for ‘impartial’ news from one of the most racist communities in the nation?
This is a serious question
@ItaButtrose
After 13 days in the ICU dad had tubes removed this morning and I’ve never been so happy to hear his voice! A long road ahead but dad’s awake, he’s healing and just keeps saying he wants a steak 😅 I can’t thank everyone enough for your beautiful kind words of love & support 🙏🏽🧡
Unfiltered, unbothered & loved unconditionally by my Dad. This is probably the most raw pic you’ll ever see of me! 💔Dad’s back in the ICU as his health has been in decline for yrs. Please like to send magic for dad to wake up so he can meet his grandson and just bcoz I need him!
3/ 4 of my sisters were taken away. One was returned to me at 12 when they couldn’t handle her trauma inflicted behaviour. One I didn’t meet until she was 15 and it took for me to start working for ABC before they took me seriously. I’ve spent my life trying to keep us together
❓Do you know where the phrase,
“Always was always will be Aboriginal land,” originated?
💔 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned the following contains names and images of people who have passed away.
A thread 🧵
I say this disrespectfully…
It’s the least ABC deserves!
Someone needs to take a huge broom through this place from top to bottom.
No one recognises aunty anymore 👎🏽
How many times do I have to say it?
🗣️YOU CAN’T JUST STEAL LAND, ABOLISH LANGUAGE, DISRESPECT A CULTURE, ELDERS & CHILDREN AND THINK IT WONT COME BACK TO BITE YOU!
You’re on stolen land and anyone suggesting Military support needs to reflect very seriously on their racism!
#BREAKING
: CLP senator Jacinta Price has told Sky News that a riot squad or the Australian Defence Force may be needed in Alice Springs following a riot yesterday |
@6NewsAU
I’m out here tweeting to ABC chair
@ItaButtrose
about inclusion and she’s still calling us Aborigines and basically reminding First Nations people we’re lucky for any airtime at all... Message received loud and clear! Sincerest apologies to my former ABC Indigenous colleagues 🙏🏽
Moving out of Sydney because I’m not paying a mortgage for rent.
Cancelled buyers inspection for Saturday as I have 4 days to pack everything and move.
Just had lady from Real Estate ring and SCREAM at me to tell me she’s bringing the “sheriff” & the “police” through my home!
Yesterday Lidia let me send out a media release that called the government gammin. She let me respond to a media outlet asking racist questions, saying “we don’t respond to racist rhetoric,” and today she called my writing perfect.
@SenatorThorpe
is the best Boss ever! 🙌🏾🖤👑❤️
@PercyKaren
@suelannin
@abcnews
Pretty sure the people of Palestine have a right to feel safe and be treated with respect too Karen…
The paint will be cleaned up almost immediately.
No one was hurt by this, please save the pearl clutching for the poor standards of media in this country. 🇵🇸🍉
A veteran Queensland police officer has quit after issuing a scathing letter and condemning the racism within the organisation as worse than when he joined 26 years ago.
Gonna start blocking people I see speak about Blackfullas like we’re their property!
“OUR Indigenous, OUR First Nations, OUR Aboriginal people.”
We don’t belong to any of you so please stop speaking like you are superior to us or like you’ve been granted ownership! Cheers 👍🏽
Anxiety so bad I struggle to answer calls or leave my house. I’m so embarrassed because it’s not the person I am. I don’t know how to talk about it or ask for help. I didn’t realise it could get this bad. I never used to be like this... I don’t know what to do anymore :(
Two police officers telling a domestic violence victim to "stop calling us" five days before she was killed was a "dereliction of duty", a Northern Territory court has heard.
I’m just going to come out and say it!
WE GAVE CONSENT! For the Aboriginal flag to be used at Palestine rallies. We agreed with our Palestinian brothers and sisters that NONE OF US ARE FREE UNTIL WE’RE ALL FREE!
Aboriginal people did that! No one else! 🖤💛❤️🇵🇸
#FreePalestine
GOOD PEOPLE DISOBEY BAD LAWS
Huge fan of
@purplepingers
for sticking it to the man to put a roof over the heads of vulnerable people.
Also his ability to remind the “little people” that we are actually the majority and enough people making a stand can make change.
#Respect
🫶🏽
Vigils will be held today in every capital city, many regional towns, New Zealand and United States, to honour the life of Noongar Yamatji teenager CASSIUS TURVEY.
Cassius is remembered by loved ones as loving, caring with a beautiful big smile who loved school and his family.
Imagine basing your whole federal election campaign on giving Aboriginal people a voice, just to turn around and disregard Aboriginal voices and announce more money for policing in a town that suspended the anti discrimination act to control! 🤦🏽♀️
You can’t make this shit up! 🥴
My neighbour was hit with an increase only to find it wasn’t his landlord but the real estate and the landlord knew nothing about it and didn’t agree with it.
The real estate people get extremely angry if you try and question anything.
Australia stands with our friend Israel in this time.
We condemn the indiscriminate and abhorrent attacks by Hamas on Israel, its cities and civilians.
We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself.
VALE ROSALIE KUNOTH MONKS.
Australia today lost a National Treasure and one of our greatest warrior women with the passing of Rosalie Kunoth Monks OAM. She was 85 years old.
Rest in Power 👑🙏🏽💫
Are media outlets not embarrassed of completely out of touch TV hosts?
This is *CRINGE* 😬🫣😳
Hiring more reporters from lower social economic backgrounds will bring much more quality to your coverage in this housing, cost of living, truth and integrity crisis. Thank me L8R✌🏾
DISAGREEING WITH NOVA PERIS IS PUNCHING DOWN according to NATIONAL INDIGENOUS TIMES (
@nit_times
)
🧵
I Interviewed with NIT February 12, for over an hour, about Blackfulla solidarity with Palestine.
(2 months ago)
I was told an article would be published in the days following.
To all non Indigenous people that have been asking what they can do for NAIDOC. Please if you have the means, donate to The Dhadjowa Foundation (
@dhadjowa
) They do vital work to support our communities when they need it most. Your support is very much appreciated. Thankyou x
Senator Cox and Senator Thorpe are the only Black Senators who voted NO to condemn the phrase “from the river to the sea.”
The rest are happy to condemn a phrase that is very similar to the way we use “Always was always will be Aboriginal
Land.”
Fancy that! 🥴🫠
#SHAME
#auspol
❓We must know how many Australians are fighting with the IDF!
Right wing extremism is rapidly rising in “Australia” (ASIO have confirmed this) and it needs to be taken seriously❗️
For those asking for the source:
The IDF finally confirmed the figure to
@tayab_ali_
following weeks of requests from the UK Foreign Office, to no avail.
@ICJPalestine
(which Tayab is director of) are currently leading the investigation into potential war crimes by UK citizens.
I’m actually shaking because she wouldn’t let me get a word in, telling me I have no legal rights to refuse access to my home.
I’ve lived here 3 years and am expected to host an inspection while packing to move and cleaning... They’ve already come through a number of times
I’m going to miss Sydney I’ve loved it here in Potts Point!
I am really disheartened by the way people are being treated, people of all ages, the young, the Elderly and in between. It’s really sad. Sorry to anyone whose had these experiences since it became a landlords world 💔
Ben Roberts-Smith is a perfect example of how evil white men can get away with ANYTHING in this country!
Climbed to the top, acted untouchable with such entitlement he fought accusations he knew were true!
It’s scary but it’s the reality!
The same as the cops who kill!
“When I come on this program and I’m dismissed as your diversity pick or your box ticker - that sends a message that this type of language is normal and it’s not it’s unacceptable!” -
@Dan_Bourchier
@InsidersABC
So many people in my building have moved out or been hit with $100-400 p/w rent increases. Landlords are just giving 3 months notice so they can up everything.
Ask Anthony, why he feels the need to constantly troll Indigenous ppl, especially young women on social media with racist tropes, stereotypes and bullying tactics?
It got so bad,
@Briggs
confronted Dillon in person and now
@ABCaustralia
are choosing to platform this person? WOW
Aboriginal affairs commentator Anthony Dillon is one of the faces of the ‘No’ campaign ahead of the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He joins the panel on Monday. What’s your question for Anthony? |
@newscomauHQ
#QandA
The cover pic I chose for my week hosting
@IndigenousX
and is one of my proudest displays of
#BlakExcellence
🤓🖤😎
Dr Wendy Ludwig, myself, Aunty Rosalie Kunoth- Monks and Aunty Pat Anderson AO
Batchelor
@Indigenous_Inst
Screen Media graduate &
@CAAMA
Outstanding Achievement🏆
The place isn’t going to be presentable as there will be bags, boxes and cleaning products everywhere. Not to mention it’s my private property I don’t want strangers coming through while me belongings are everywhere.
Do I have any rights?
Last Twitter heard dad was critical in hospital and his dementia worsening by the day. I’ve had people ask because I never really updated (Sorry). Dad still struggles with his dementia, it breaks my heart. But other than that he’s doing pretty good. Here’s a pic of us together 🫶🏽
I’m shaking, this person has rang me being completely rude, did not let me speak. Screamed at me and told me I have no legal rights then proceeded to say she will bring the sheriff and police when I said I don’t want anyone coming through my house this weekend.
DISGUSTING!
Imagine your AD for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice featuring us being watched on the TV like we’re make believe, like we’re not real!
Not ENGAGING with us. Just watching us, our fights, our struggles!
I’ve never been so ashamed of this nation! 🤦🏽♀️🫠
Taken from Barkindji Country at 6 years old. He’s now nearly 60 and lives with the trauma everyday. I didn’t have children because I can’t stand the thought of traumatising them. It’s not something I can write about. It’s my life!
Today is National Sorry Day ⚫️🟡🔴
Wow
@abcnews
actually listened to me 😱😂🙏🏽😍🤓
Identified reporter role going at ABC Alice Springs!
LOCALS SHOULD BE PRIORITISED!
Happy to help with applications ❤️
***WHAT. IS. THIS?!*** 🙄
Australian Media Common Knowledge:
Sky News, Newscorp & NITV are the worst for stereotyping Aboriginal people…
ABC: Hold my beer…
I am Barkindji Traditional Owner.
We are the people of the river!
Government interference has left the Baaka unwell.
Over irrigation & selling unsustainable volumes of water to cotton and other farmers, who take more than their fair share, has left the river in danger.
I wanted to give you an update about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Over the last year it has become clear that major elements of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan were either left to drift or actively sabotaged by the Liberals and Nationals.
Never been one to engage or share Sky News links but clearly ‘doxxing’ is only fine when it’s done to Palestinians
I’ll put the article link in a tweet below because I feel dirty elevating their trash “news” at all but wanted you all to see.
When I just learned they used my face to prop up their NAIDOC week post.
WE DON’T SUPPORT GENOCIDE HERE, IN ISRAEL OR ANYWHERE ELSE
A period of self reflection is correct!
Please reflect on your latest AGM and the decision to silence Palestinians and ignore genocide. 🇵🇸🍉🔻🇵🇸
Glad people are starting to see why we tried so hard. Blak Sovereign Movement didn’t have a cent to compete with MILLIONS during the referendum, yet we stood firm on our views, unwavering until the very end.
Lost family, friends, followers and nearly my mind during the process..
She’s doing this because she’s also angry at Black sovereignty movement who were the only ones to accurately call the voice referendum for what it is. We know this in hindsight! I give props to Blak Sovereignty
Thanks so much to the hundreds of thousands who came out in the heat today to show your support and solidarity to Blackfullas all over the country and the global land rights struggles we advocate for 🙏🏽
As pop Bates once said:
“Always Was Always Will Be Aboriginal Land!” 🖤💛❤️
I have to take a moment to thank
@Sarah_Collard_
for her remarkable reporting. I read Sarah’s
@GuardianAus
article and just burst into tears that the truth was being reported after all this time. It’s the absolute least this family deserve. Thankyou Sarah Collard! Huge respect!
Police officer laughs and uses expletive to describe missing Aboriginal man in video shown at inquest.
“Footage played in court shows constable saying ‘fuck this little cunt’ during initial search for Gordon Copeland, who drowned in NSW river.”
They said if I cancel I will be breached, which I said that’s fine please breach me as I don’t feel comfortable letting people through here on Saturday. Instead she’s refused to send me the breach and said she’s bringing the police and sheriff. Do we even have a sheriff? Dafuq?
@cathywilcox1
@smh
Cathy lost my respect when she illustrated the voice book when that could have gone to a Blackfulla… She’s horrible, has no place in this debate and her cartoons make her look like a bully who will continue to silence Black voices because it makes her “feel good” about herself!
Just want to say Thankyou to everyone who has offered advice/links etc. I haven’t been in this position before, I feel like I’ve spent half the day in tears. All b’coz I thought it would be inconvenient to have strangers here while I’m packing my life into boxes and bags 💔
A massive Thankyou to those who engage respectfully and think about how their views impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These conversations have caused so much harm I just would like to give my thanks and gratitude to those trying their best to be respectful! 🫶🏽
I don’t bother being “outraged” over our national broadcasters anymore. The truth is I learned the hard way that they’ll never let Blackfullas report our stories the way we need them told.
The industry already nearly ruined me that’s why I took a step back and just went rogue 😆
This week we’re seeing temperatures across the country exceed 40 degrees in many places. And the prisons in this country – where First Peoples are disproportionately incarcerated – are barbarically hot. 🧵
“But but but the voice will fix everything…”
How do people GENUINELY believe this when we have royal commission recommendations over 3 decades old sitting ignored?
#SeriousQuestion
If RC’s are ignored, optional advice will DEFINITELY be ignored! It’s really not rocket science.
WHY are people crying over a song and a fantasy?
Our people are incarcerated at 14 times the rate of others, when we’re 3% of the population, and you people are holding hands crying over a song?
I’m SO entirely over this charade you people have absolutely no shame!
#VoteNo
What sort of future do we want for 🇦🇺?
Will we continue down a path that benefits a few while leaving so many behind or do we start to turn things around?
Looking forward to discussing your ideas with a great panel on
@QandA
Monday night at 9:30pm ahead of the federal budget.
WHY are people crying over a song and a fantasy?
Our people are incarcerated at 14 times the rate of others, when we’re 3% of the population, and you people are holding hands crying over a song?
I’m SO entirely over this charade you people have absolutely no shame!
#VoteNo
Here’s a free lesson on racism, you don’t even have to pay for it!
If you are discussing Aboriginal people and you start talking about blood quantum etc YOU ARE RACIST!
If you choose to elevate people who talk about this stuff, YOU ARE RACIST!
An Indigenous woman who died in custody was denied bail after a police officer mistakenly ticked a box on a form stating she was a danger to others, despite her having no history of violence.
@PurplePie09
@claphands82
So I got a NCAT hearing invitation just now. She’s filed a thing with them which I believe to be incorrect. The hearing is 26 days AFTER I move out. Like I have to be out in 4 days (I’ve known for 3 months)... Why? Are people so horrible? I just wanted to pack and move in peace?
⚠️ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned this post contains names and images of people who have passed away 💔
The end of an era! 🎶
The beginning of a journey into eternal dreaming ✨
Rest in power uncle
@archieroach
After a visit to Australia, the group found the proportion of people from South Sudanese backgrounds in prison and indefinite detention here is not replicated in any other country they have resettled.
Family and supporters of 22-year-old Gomeroi man Gordon Copeland took to the streets of Moree today in the hopes NSW Police will continue the search for the young father who was last seen by police entering Gwydir river on Saturday July 10.
@LeiblerMark
This is incorrect! Aboriginal people have long stood in solidarity with Palestinians. We happily support the use of our chants and flag at Free Palestine rallys and will always maintain that alliance. None of us are free until we’re all free. 🖤💛❤️🇵🇸
You are incorrect!
K Deves took a non-consensual photo of my friends having lunch yesterday and posted it up to her followers calling them men. Creepy predatory behaviour.
Wish non Indigenous people would step back and let Indigenous voices be heard! Too many can’t look beyond their own privilege and realise their opinions don’t matter in this debate because their lives won’t have to bear the consequences of the elite speaking for the vulnerable!
CAN I PLZ ASK WHO JOINS A POLITICAL PARTY AT 6?
"Mr Littleproud said it had been his dream to lead the party since he joined it as a six-year-old boy, 40 years ago."
Ben Roberts-Smith agreed to provide overseas private security contacts to Zachary Rolfe after the then Northern Territory police officer said he wanted to leave the force to find “wild work” and “dangerous shit”, a court has heard.
My pinned post with valid reasons for the “No” vote.
Please feel free to add tweets/ threads you have found interesting or helpful.
This is to help mob and anyone else interested, in making the best, most informed decision for themselves, their families and communities etc
“I feel like there’s 3 campaigns. The yes campaign, the No campaign and the racist No campaign.”
THANKYOU
@TurnbullVanessa
for telling
@ABCthedrum
how Black No voters are being silenced.
Absolutely brilliant young leader! Thankyou Nessa &
@Dan_Bourchier