Rifka

27/04/2026

24/04/2026

On this Blak Friday, I stand in solidarity with staunch Wiradjuri poet, artist and truth-teller Jazz Money.

This week we have heard that thousands of copies of Jazz’s children’s book ‘Bila, A River Cycle’, created over years of work alongside illustrator Matt Chun, will be destroyed.

‘Bila' is the Wirajduri word for river, and this children's story, written partially in Wiradjuri, is about care, Country, water, memory and connection. It was meant to be a gift to children, particularly First Nations children who rarely see themselves reflected in children's stories.

Instead, the University of Queensland has cancelled publication and is moving to pulp around 5,000 printed copies, citing the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism in relation to comments by the illustrator that are unrelated to the book.

Jazz has been clear that this is not just about Bila. It is about how lobbying and media campaigns are being used to silence artists, First Nations storytelling, and those speaking out against Irael’s genocide in Gaza.

It is no accident that at the centre of this racist campaign is a Wiradjuri story about connection and sovereignty. A children's story that would build strength and pride for our next generation is seen as something dangerous and subversive enough to destroy.

Just as Palestinians are targeted for asserting their sovereignty under occupation, First Peoples here are targeted by racist institutions when we assert ours.

As Jazz has said:

“This colony is founded in genocide. A children's book about a Wiradjuri river is about survival, resilience, love. It is always political. First Nations story telling here is connected to a global story that fights for justice, peace and land back.”

I stand with Jazz, Matt, and the writers who have walked away from the publisher in solidarity. This cultural violence, and violence against Palestinians and First Peoples in this country must stop. We will not be silenced.

Jazz is now calling for us all to contact the offices of Anthony Albanese, Penny Wong, and Tony Burke to demand Australia sever all military ties to the US and Israel.

From Bila to the sea.
Always was always will be ✊🏾

23/04/2026

e-petitions

20/04/2026

🚨 URGENT: LAST DAY FOR EPBC SUBMISSIONS (TAKES 2 MINS TO COMPLETE!)

Today is the final day to lodge a submission on GIICA’s EPBC referral for the proposed Brisbane Stadium, National Aquatic Centre and precinct-related works at Victoria Park Barrambin. The referral is currently listed by the federal EPBC Public Portal as open for public comment, but submissions close today.

This matters because GIICA is asking the Federal Environment Minister to accept that this project will not have a significant impact on Matters of National Environmental Significance. If you disagree, today is your chance to say so.

If you want this project properly scrutinised under federal ENVIRONMENTAL law, make your submission today.

Please note: the portal does not specify whether submissions close at 5pm or 11.59pm TODAY. Because this is unclear, please get your submission in as soon as possible to ensure it is counted!

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17/04/2026

17/04/2026

Dzień dobry

17/04/2026

The first OWE (Order of the new Whitehood for unwavering commitment to the relentless interests of Empire) was originally intended for for her continued denial that systemic and structural racism exist.

Instead, has beaten her to it due to his planned destruction of Barrambin and his legislative changes that criminalise those who oppose genocide, apartheid and social inequity.

Calling for an end to racial supremacy is social justice 101. It’s not surprising though, that those who embrace the whitehood, actively rally against this and ignore evidence in order to further the interests of Empire.

By Order of the New Whitehood; willing criminal, OWE

17/04/2026

The first OWE (Order of the new Whitehood for unwavering commitment to the relentless interests of Empire) was originally intended for for her continued denial that systemic and structural racism exist.

Instead, has beaten her to it due to his planned destruction of Barrambin and his legislative changes that criminalise those who oppose genocide, apartheid and social inequity.

Calling for an end to racial supremacy is social justice 101. It’s not surprising though, that those who embrace the whitehood, actively rally against this and ignore evidence in order to further the interests of Empire.

By Order of the New Whitehood; willing criminal, OWE


magandjin

15/04/2026