Bunjil's Fire

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Yorta Yorta man and playwright Brian Andy to chat about a new polyvocal performance work called VIGIL. Now playing at Arts House in North Melbourne from Wednesday 22 April – Sunday 3 May 2026. More information at the Arts House website.

On ANZAC Day this year Crime Scene Australia will commemorate the Frontier Wars at Camp Sovereignty and work in solidarity with the Kanak Delegation that will be visiting this continent from Saturday 25 April. Djuran Bunjileenee Uncle Robbie Thorpe speaks with Cathy from Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm about upcoming events and the Kanaky struggle.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by R-coo for an update on the 44 Flats United campaign to save the 44 public housing towers currently planned for demolotion by the Victorian government.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with his daughter Lisa Rose Thorpe, who is running for the Metropolitan Region General Seat in the upcoming First Peoples' Assembly election.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe has a chat with Noongar woman and filmmaker Karla Hart about her recent work, including the second series of Our Medicine: Frontline Medicine Through A Blak Lens.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by his sister Marjorie Thorpe to discuss the 20th anniversary of Camp Sovereignty and the Black GST movement.Come to Camp Sovereignty for the 20th anniversary celebrations, reflecting on the history of the Black GST and Camp Sovereignty movement.5:30 pm – 10:30 pmThursday 12 March, 2026    Smoking ceremony, music, food, film screenings and education resources available.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this podcast contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe dedicates this weeks Bunjil's Fire episode to Uncle Lionel Fogarty.It is with great sadness that we share the passing of author, artist, and poet Uncle Lionel Fogarty last week. Uncle Lionel was a strong voice in word and deed, fighting for Land Rights and against Black deaths in custody. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and to all those who knew this extraordinary man.  Lionel's image featured on a poster from 3CR's 30th anniversary, 20 years ago. The original photo was from a protest at Cook's cottage.

Djuran Bunjleenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Amy from Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence and Maurice/Moonstarzzie from Resident Frequency Studio to discuss the defunding of Neighbourhood houses across so-called Victoria. Later in the episode Uncle Robbie is joined by Cass for an update on upcoming Crime Scene Australia events.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by lawyer Daniel Taylor for a report back on their case in the Federal Court of “australia” contesting the proscription of Hamas as a terrorist organisation.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by his sister Marjorie Thorpe to discuss VicRoads imminent plans to destroy sacred Djab Wurrung trees.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Dermuid Hannigan for an update on the intended demolition of the 44 public housing towers in so-called Melbourne.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Wangan and Jagalingou man Gurridyula for an update from Waddananggu

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by special guests Na’amoks - head chief of the Tsayu (beaver clan) in the Wet’suwet’en Nation, and Gwii Lok’im Gibuu - a member of Wilp Spooku in the Gitxsau Nation.Na’amoks and Gwii Lok’im are currently in so-called Australia campaigning against Woodside, who have invested in proposed gas pipeline projects on their lands in so-called British Columbia.Stop Woodside in "Canada"| an evening Chief Na’amoks and Gwii Lok’im will be taking place at Victorian Trades Hall on Thursday December 11 at 6:15pm.

For the Disability Day 2025: Right Relations & Innovations broadcast, Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe reflects on the ongoing issue of disability access at Camp Sovereignty.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with Gurridyala for a report back from his time at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Marcia and Jane for updates on Camp Sovereignty. They discuss a recent article in CBD News which highlighted Melbourne City Council's failure to address issues such as accessibility, community safety concerns, and the lack of public recognition of Camp Sovereignty as a cultural site.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined on the phone by Wiradjuri elder Paul Towney to discuss his current land rights case against a sports complex project currently underway by Orange City Council on unceded Wiradjuri country. Afterwards Bunjileenee, Jane and Keiran share updates on Camp Sovereignty.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Cath Keaney and Gabrielle De Vietri to discuss the announced closures and ending of GP and counselling services at cohealth locations in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington. Later in the episode Gabrielle De Vietri gives an update on public housing.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe speaks with Dr Chelsea Watego about Aboriginal health and the Inala Manifesto which she issued.This interview was originally broadcasted on April 18th 2023.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe and R-coo ( 44FU ) play back speeches from the Homeless Persons Union Victoria Speak Out and testimonies shared to the Future Melbourne Committee Meeting at Melbourne Town Hall on Tues 21 October 2025.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe reports back on his recent visit to Larrakia Country and Tiwi Islands. He is joined by guest Charlie Hill-Smith.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe speaks with Wiradjuri elder Paul Towney about the upcoming Windrayne Wiradjuri Commemorative Walk happening in December.

Bunjil's Fire host Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe and guest Jane give updates on Camp Sovereignty.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by R-Coo, Meg and Fluffy to discuss the current Melbourne City Council program that employs private security guards to target homeless people in the CBD area. R-Coo is a member of 44 Flats United, Meg is a lawyer and originating member of the Homeless Peoples Union Victoria, and Fluffy works in harm reduction for homelessness service and has lived experience as a homeless person.

RCoo is joined by Hris to bring the weekly update on the struggle to save the 44 Public Housing Towers that are slated for demolition by the Victorian Government.

Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Lionel Fogarty to talk about his new poetry book ‘Lionel Fogarty in Poetry and Politics’ that will be launched by Tom Ford with special guests Ali Cobby Eckermann and Lionel Fogarty from 5.00pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday 3 September 2025 at The Melbourne School of Continental Philosophy.Lionel with the 3CR 30th Anniversary poster that he featured in.  The original photo was from a protest at Cook's cottage.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Kooma Murri man and long-time aboriginal activist Uncle Wayne Coco Wharton.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Uncle Peter Button for an update from the Kuradji embassy.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Wangan and Jagalingou man Gurridyula, to get an update from Waddananggu. Since the 26 August 2021, Gurridyula and other Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians have been keeping a sacred fire alight in the autonomous zone 'Waddananggu', in resistance to the Adani Carmichael coalmine operating on the Galilee Basin in so-called central Queensland.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Roscoe & Juan for an update on Kanaky, focusing on the implications of the Bougival Accord, which was recently signed at meetings staged by French President Emmanuel Macron in July 2025 and the referendum to follow.

Djuran Bunjilenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Anthony Kelly to discuss upcoming Our Warrior screenings and other updates on the film. Len Lindon reads out a statement by Lidia Thorpe in regards to the Yoorook Justice Commission reports, which were tabled to the Victorian Parliament earlier this week.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Marcia Galea, Chair of Victorian Naidoc Committee, to discuss events taking place during NAIDOC Week 6-13 July 2025.

Djuran Bunjilenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Scheherazade Bloul to discuss Future Fund - so-called Australia's 'sovereign wealth fund' - and it's economic ties to the on-going genocide being comitted by Israel against the Palestinian people and bombings on countries throughout the Middle East. Uncle Robbie will be speaking at the 'Future Fund Divest from Genocide' rally happening at Future Fund Head Office on Thursday June 26, 2025 at 5pm.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe hosts Bunjil's Fire 2025 Radiothon show. The episode features interviews from the past year, as well as live interviews with Raelene Cooper and Bart Willoughby.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman Professor Chelsea Watego to discuss her upcoming book Black thoughts matter.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined in the studio by Greens member for Richmond, Gabrielle De Vietri, to discuss the Victorian Labour Government's attempts to begin the demolition and privatisation of public housing sites throughout the city.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined in the studio by Len, Glen and Cassius for a lowdown on Uncle Robbie’s visit to the Federal Court on Monday 26 May, 2025, analysis on the colonial legal system, and an update on upcoming court cases.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with Jampijinpa Ned Hargraves for updates from Yuendumu Country.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Jane Collins to discuss developments in the ongoing reclamation of Camp Sovereignty.Uncle Robbie is currently seeking to have Camp Sovereignty recognised by the National Heritage Council for it’s social, spiritual and cultural values - rather than only for historical value. You can support this effort by writing a 50-100 word testimony of your relevant experience at Camp Sovereignty to be added as evidence to the application. Submissions from mob will be prioritised, but allies are also encouraged to contribute. Email testimonies to [email protected] by June 5.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe, Roscoe Lee Brown, and Len Lindon are joined by Milton, Thomas and Easter from Gudang and Kaureg Country, and Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara elder Tjilpi Murray George, for a discussion around sovereignty, Aboriginal lore, the ongoing experience of genocide throughout the continent, and approaches to charging for the crime of genocide in the Australian legal system.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with with Wiradyuri woman and Indigenous water expert kate harriden to find out about a three-day water camp she is involved with happening on Ngunnawal country from May 20-22.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Charlie Hill-Smith & Len Lindon to discuss upcoming court cases and events.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe and Len Lindon catch up with Wangan and Jagalingou man Gurridyula Gaba Wunggu, to get an update on the resistance to the Adani Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin in central Queensland, as its being constructed on his people’s homeland.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with Arrente elder Uncle Chris Peltherre Tomlins to discuss Anzac Day, the Frontier Wars, and his campaign as a NT candidate for the Indigenous Party of Australia in the upcoming federal election.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Eualeyai leader Ghillar Michael Anderson to discuss the 15th annual Remembrance March for the Frontier Wars in Canberra on Anzac Day.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with his sister Marjorie Thorpe to discuss the impacts of recent planned burns on Gunai Kurnai Country.Crime Scene Australia law expert Len Linden also joins to share updates on the various cases Uncle Robbie is involved with.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe gets on the line with Megan Krakouer, Menang Noongar woman and Director of the National Suicide Prevention & Trauma Recovery Project, who is running as a candidate for the Senate seat of WA. Later in the episode they're joined by Crime Scene Australia law expert Len Lindon.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Aunty Sue Haseldine and Manju to chat about West Mallee Protection, the work of Aunty Sue and family to protect sacred Kokatha Country, which faces constant environmental and cultural threats by Southern Launch's missile testing project. Crime Scene Australia is hosting the Sovereign Sounds event at Camp Sovereignty on 13th April 2025 from 3pm - late to fundraise for both Crime Scene Australia and West Mallee Protection.Book tickets here