Aboriginals guilty of assaulting fishermen

Thanks Dennis,

It goes to show there is good and bad in all races, I'm glad the courts sent a firm message.

Cheers Wilko

Hi Dennis

I just hope it is those guys who pay the fines and not taken out of the millions we

give them from our taxes

Regards Dave.

So where do you think they will get the $72,400 from?
From their bank accounts?
Whitey's pockets I'll bet.


Bill.

Hi Dennis, i think if i was you i would get all the facts straight before posting this.

The owners of Port Smith have known about this for ages, and continue to tell lies. I dont agree with the violence or anything like that, but i will respect another persons request to not visit an area that has some significance to it. Just like i wouldnt walk over someones grave or piss on a church. Obviously in no way was this man being abusive to you, and in no was he lying either. He was simply letting you know what the go was.

It seems this thread has shown up nothing but racist remarks, which is nothing suprising for this site.

Have read of what these Rangers groups do, and what they achieve. They do more for the conservation and preservation of this country then you ever have. Yet you think you can just show up and go where you like and do what you like. If it was a sign saying Keep off the dunes for rehabilitation, you would, but obviously you wouldnt keep out of an area that read, Protected Aboriginal Area, to protect an area that has been used for 1000s of years. Why is this?

Ranger Groups

Of course the owners of Port smith know everything.

Claim Map

If you look at the map you will find that Native Title exists over Port Smith, and also i think you will find that it has existed for many years, not just till recently as you stated. Port Smith management know all about these areas and the native title, yet continue to turn a blind eye to it for the sake of money.



1. Kimberley Ranger Initiative - Karajarri Indigenous positions Working on Country
The Karajarri lands lie 200 kms south of Broome and include 130kms of coastline. Stretching from Gordon Bay to Cape Missiessy this coastal strip also includes the northern 20kms of the Eighty Mile Beach, which is listed under the RAMSAR Convention because of the important habitat it provides for migratory shorebirds.

The rangers' environmental work will focus on coastal management issues to reduce the impacts on the region's natural and cultural values through the management of visitors.

By incorporating western survey techniques with traditional ecological knowledge, the rangers will undertake baseline biodiversity surveys with the assistance of specialists, and develop ongoing monitoring programs. This will allow rangers to gauge the results of their land management work to manage weeds, feral animals and wildfires.

Many Working on Country projects cover vast areas of land along with rivers, estuaries and coastlines. The integration of the Indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge of country is pivotal to the success of land management outcomes through Working on Country.

The article also stated (whether correctly or not) that the two men who were attacked were from the Bidyadanga Aborigonal Corporation who became lost while searching for a fishing spot in September 2008. Yep 2008. Apparently extensive hearings have been going on in Broome and Bidyadanga.

Pop

The story in the West Australian explains the circumstances fairly clearly, if not in detail. That some on here have chosen to ignore them and put a racial slur on the court's ruling may not surprise many readers but I'm not afraid to say it appals me.

Everyone is entitled to have and express a view, and one of the most common is that we are all Australians so we should all be treated equally. In principle, I have no difficultly with accepting that as a concept and I suspect I am no different from many others.

But for one moment step back and ask yourself what does ‘equality’ truly mean in the context of this debate that continually rages in Australia. Many seem to focus on the ‘vested’ self-interests, the ones that seemingly lead to complaints about (on this forum) being barred entry to certain areas, being asked to not climb Ayers Rock, not being able to fish in a certain area, or being denied access to Lake Eyre for sailing, and out goes the cry for equality for all.

If we had to walk in the shoes of our indigenous population we might form a view that there is no equality for the ‘black fella’ in Australian society, not yet anyway.

Perhaps walking in the shoes of an Aboriginal Australian may develop a greater respect and understanding for some of the issues they are faced with. Infant mortality rates far in excess of the ‘white fellas’, yes, children dying because they simply don’t have access to levels of medical care that most of us are accustomed to. Or the constant battle against prejudice simply based on the colour of your skin, regardless of what you have done. Seemingly you are tarred with the brush of the lowest common denominator, as people point towards the alcohol problems endemic in many of our aboriginal communities. And as though the same problems don’t exist in our broader community...

Of course, the counter-argument is they should get off their back-sides and do something about it. Sounds good in principle and I’m all for that, but just step back, but on their shoes, and test just how many barriers you will face in trying to do that. And to their credit, many in the face of challenges that would break many Australians', go on to achieve outcomes for the benefit of not just their own people, but all Australians

Equality, what does it really mean when it comes to this debate?

Rant over,

Cheers, The Landy

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