EPISODE · Jan 12, 2020
Heal the Ancestors: East Gippsland bush fires
from Earth Matters · host Presenters: Nicky Stott & Robbie Thorpe Guests: Mick Thorpe & Chris Schuringa
Heal the Ancestors: East Gippsland bush firesElders Robbie and Mick Thorpe on 3CR’s Fire First discuss bushfires and the Law of the Land, while Mick shares his first hand account of the evacuation from the Lake Tyers Community on Gunai/Kurnai country. Also, an update from Chris Schuringa at Goongerah Environment Centre about what’s happening on the ground with ongoing fires destroying habitat, wildlife sanctuaries and homes of local front line forest protectors - just weeks after cautiously celebrating the Vic gov's pledge to end to native forest logging.Links to donate to fire relief funds:First Nations CommunitiesGoongerah Climate refugees support fundWallabia Wildlife ShelterGoongerah Wombat OrphanageEarth Matters #1226 was produced by Nicky Stott
NOW PLAYING
Heal the Ancestors: East Gippsland bush fires
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Apr 15, 2026 ·28m
Mar 12, 2026 ·14m
Feb 17, 2026 ·21m
Feb 14, 2026 ·11m
Jan 5, 2026 ·61m
Dec 29, 2025 ·33m