On this episode we talk to author Patrick Collins about Aboriginal resistance leader, Bussamari who was from the Mandandanji language group.

The Mandandanji nation’s homeland is crossed by the Balonne and Maranoa rivers north of St George, and large creeks such as the Tchanning, Bungil, and Muckadilla (Upper Cogoon River) in south-central Queensland. In this episode, we yarn up about all the influence, leadership and history of Bussamari and talk to Patrick Collins about his book "Goodbye Bussamari."

On this episode we talk to author Patrick Collins about Aboriginal resistance leader, Bussamari who was from the Mandandanji language group. The Mandandanji nation’s homeland is crossed by the Balonne and Maranoa rivers north of St George, and large creeks such as the Tchanning, Bungil, and Muckadilla (Upper Cogoon River) in south-central Queensland. In this episode, we yarn up about all the influence, leadership and history of Bussamari and talk to Patrick Collins about his book "Goodbye Bussamari."

Goodbye Bussamarai

Frontier War Stories has returned, and in this episode we yarn up with the deadly Peter Jones from WINGA MYAMLY, to learn about the first sanctioned massacres to happen, known as the Appin Massacres. We look into this history, the reasoning and what this has meant to the Dharrawal people and the general community of Campbelltown.

This episode of Frontier War Stories is part of a ten-part special series made with support from Koori Mail. The Voice of Indigenous Australia, Koori Mail is 100% Aboriginal-owned and 100% self-funded. Visit koorimail.com for more information. Frontier War Stories is edited by Awesome Black.

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Frontier War Stories has returned, and in this episode we yarn up with the deadly Peter Jones from WINGA MYAMLY, to learn about the first sanctioned massacres to happen, known as the Appin Massacres. We look into this history, the reasoning and what this has meant to the Dharrawal people and the general community of Campbelltown.
This episode of Frontier War Stories is part of a ten-part special series made with support from Koori Mail. The Voice of Indigenous Australia, Koori Mail is 100% Aboriginal-owned and 100% self-funded. Visit koorimail.com for more information. Frontier War Stories is edited by Awesome Black.The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/the-appin-massacre-with-peter-jones/">The Appin Massacre with Peter Jones</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

Frontier War Stories has returned, and in this episode we yarn up with the deadly Peter Jones from WINGA MYAMLY, to learn about the first sanctioned massacres to happen, known as the Appin Massacres. We look into this history, the reasoning and what this

The Appin Massacre with Peter Jones

Episode 35 is marking the anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre which occurred on the 10th June 1838. Boe Spearim speaks to Richard Trudgen and Uncle Keith Munro.




Richard Trudgen is the writer of the book Why Warriors Lay Down and Die and has been a pioneering figure in community development and education for near on 50 years.

Keith Munro is the co-chair of the Myall Creek National Committee and is one of the organisers of this year’s anniversary commemoration taking place on the 11th of June 2023. For more information 

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Episode 35 is marking the anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre which occurred on the 10th June 1838. Boe Spearim speaks to Richard Trudgen and Uncle Keith Munro.


<a href="https://www.whywarriors.com.au/about/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.whywarriors.com.au/about/who-we-are/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686372426233000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rVPu-E_54Zj_uEpnLVe0p">Richard Trudgen</a> is the writer of the book Why Warriors Lay Down and Die and has been a pioneering figure in community development and education for near on 50 years.
<a href="https://myallcreek.org/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://myallcreek.org/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686372426233000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ceSBukHEuUr2QLXdP293V">Keith Munro</a> is the co-chair of the Myall Creek National Committee and is one of the organisers of this year&#8217;s anniversary commemoration taking place on the 11th of June 2023. <a href="https://myallcreek.org/category/news-events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://myallcreek.org/category/news-events/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686372426233000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ifyU3w9Zy49Ge7qFzqsJP">For more information </a>

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Episode 35 is marking the anniversary of the Myall Creek Massacre which occurred on the 10th June 1838. Boe Spearim speaks to Richard Trudgen and Uncle Keith Munro.


Richard Trudgen is the writer of the book Why Warriors Lay Down and Die and has been a

Myall Creek Massacre Memorial

In this special episode celebrating the 3 year anniversary of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Uncle Glen Miller about the monument to Butchulla warriors being installed on to commemorate Butchulla warriors. Read more

Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim

Additional editing support from Awesome Black

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In this special episode celebrating the 3 year anniversary of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Uncle Glen Miller about the monument to Butchulla warriors being installed on to commemorate Butchulla warriors. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-23/butchulla-memorial-for-first-australians-killed-in-frontier-wars/102256224">Read more</a>
Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/artists/boe-spearim/">Boe Spearim</a>
Additional editing support from <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/awesome-black-media/">Awesome Black</a>The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-uncle-glen-miller-butchulla-elder-3-year-anniversary-episode/">Frontier War Stories – Uncle Glen Miller, Butchulla Elder – 3 Year Anniversary Episode</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In this special episode celebrating the 3 year anniversary of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Uncle Glen Miller about the monument to Butchulla warriors being installed on to commemorate Butchulla warriors. Read more
Frontier War Stories is produce

Frontier War Stories – Uncle Glen Miller, Butchulla Elder – 3 Year Anniversary Episode

In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book How They Fought published by Boolarong Press.

Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim.

Theme music by Mr Rhodes

Additional support by Awesome Black

You can support the continued creation of this podcast by supporting Boe through the AB Club

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In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book <a href="https://boolarongpress.com.au/product/how-they-fought-indigenous-tactics-and-weaponry-of-australias-frontier-wars/#:~:text=Ray%20Kerkhove&amp;text=How%20They%20Fought%20is%20written,and%20technological%20and%20tactical%20adaptations.">How They Fought</a> published by Boolarong Press.
Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/artists/boe-spearim/">Boe Spearim</a>.
Theme music by <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/artists/blake-rhodes/">Mr Rhodes</a>
Additional support by <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/awesome-black-media/">Awesome Black</a>
You can support the continued creation of this podcast by supporting Boe through the <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/awesome-black-media/ab-club/">AB Club</a>The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-live-with-ray-kerkhove-from-avid-reader/">Frontier War Stories Live with Ray Kerkhove from Avid Reader</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book How They Fought published by Boolarong Press.
Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim.
Theme music

Frontier War Stories Live with Ray Kerkhove from Avid Reader

In episode thirty two of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Professor Lyndall Ryan. Professor Ryan is a  historian of violence on the Australian colonial frontier specialising in the period 1788-1850 and the leader of the team behind the Colonial Frontier Massacres Map.

Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim

Additional editing support from Awesome Black

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In episode thirty two of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Professor Lyndall Ryan. Professor Ryan is a  historian of violence on the Australian colonial frontier specialising in the period 1788-1850 and the leader of the team behind the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2019/mar/04/massacre-map-australia-the-killing-times-frontier-wars">Colonial Frontier Massacres Map</a>.
Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/artists/boe-spearim/">Boe Spearim</a>
Additional editing support from <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/awesome-black-media/">Awesome Black</a>The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-professor-lyndall-ryan/">Frontier War Stories – Professor Lyndall Ryan</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In episode thirty two of Frontier War Stories, Boe speaks with Professor Lyndall Ryan. Professor Ryan is a  historian of violence on the Australian colonial frontier specialising in the period 1788-1850 and the leader of the team behind the Colonial Fron

Frontier War Stories – Professor Lyndall Ryan

In episode thirty one of Frontier War Stories, Boe yarns with film and television director, producer, and screenwriter Rachel Perkins, a Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman who’s new documentary for SBS: The Australian Wars explores the bloody wars fought between the colonial settlers and local tribes raged from the time the first land grants were allocated in 1792.

The Australian Wars will be available on SBS ON DEMAND

Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim

Additional editing support from Awesome Black

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In episode thirty one of Frontier War Stories, Boe yarns with film and television director, producer, and screenwriter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Perkins">Rachel Perkins</a>, a Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman who&#8217;s new documentary for SBS: <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/watch/2065315907503">The Australian Wars</a> explores the bloody wars fought between the colonial settlers and local tribes raged from the time the <a class="omniture-processed" href="https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/collections-and-research/guides-and-indexes/land-grants-guide-1788-1856" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first land grants were allocated in 1792.</a>
<a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjasLXx56L6AhVPNSsKHeduBacYABAAGgJzZg&amp;ae=2&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESa-D2-5NDU5sgPneKyOPAB_4j5IqR1jAv_C88chxHsDEMzV67On5A8hK6VYUtMwDYtmd7FO6yxjYUaLHWRKPbfVW24RkgOCiyWEUi_IO9XdHospUNdK5kaxtyiW2TNnAqjYZbwta-U5X5L0Cp&amp;sig=AOD64_2J_459TYRdO8h-mn1rck0L9CXNIQ&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj22qzx56L6AhXw7zgGHfyMBZYQ0Qx6BAgDEAE&amp;nis=8&amp;dct=1">The Australian Wars</a> will be available on SBS ON DEMAND
Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim
Additional editing support from Awesome BlackThe post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-rachel-perkins-the-australia-wars/">Frontier War Stories – Rachel Perkins – The Australia Wars</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In episode thirty one of Frontier War Stories, Boe yarns with film and television director, producer, and screenwriter Rachel Perkins, a Arrernte and Kalkadoon woman who&#8217;s new documentary for SBS: The Australian Wars explores the bloody wars fought

Frontier War Stories – Rachel Perkins – The Australia Wars

Trailer to share online for Frontier War Stories.

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Trailer to share online for Frontier War Stories.The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-online-trailer/">Frontier War Stories Trailer</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

Trailer to share online for Frontier War Stories.The post Frontier War Stories Trailer first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Frontier War Stories Trailer

In episode thirty of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Uncle Rodney Dillon Palawa man from Tasmania and Amnesty International Australia’s Indigenous Rights Advisor.

We yarn about place names and the normalisation of the colonisation of Australia.

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In episode thirty of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Uncle Rodney Dillon Palawa man from Tasmania and Amnesty International Australia&#8217;s Indigenous Rights Advisor.
We yarn about place names and the normalisation of the colonisation of Australia.The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-uncle-rodney-dillon/">Uncle Rodney Dillon</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In episode thirty of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Uncle Rodney Dillon Palawa man from Tasmania and Amnesty International Australia&#8217;s Indigenous Rights Advisor.
We yarn about place names and the normalisation of the colonisation of Australia.

Uncle Rodney Dillon

In episode twenty-nine of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Dr Mariko Smith who is a Yuin & Japanese museum curator, visual sociologist, historian and works at the Australian museum.

This episode was recorded on the 26th of January 2022 on the IndigenousX twitter page. Boe and Mariko chat about the exhibition titled “Unsettled” at the Australian museum, the exhibition highlights Aboriginal resistance leaders, massacres, battles and much more.

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In episode twenty-nine of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Dr Mariko Smith who is a Yuin &amp; Japanese museum curator, visual sociologist, historian and works at the Australian museum.
This episode was recorded on the 26th of January 2022 on the IndigenousX twitter page. Boe and Mariko chat about the exhibition titled &#8220;Unsettled&#8221; at the Australian museum, the exhibition highlights Aboriginal resistance leaders, massacres, battles and much more.The post <a href="https://awesomeblack.org/podcast/frontier-war-stories-dr-mariko-smith-unsettled/">Dr Mariko Smith – Unsettled</a> first appeared on <a href="https://awesomeblack.org">Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives</a>.

In episode twenty-nine of Frontier War Stories Boe yarns with Dr Mariko Smith who is a Yuin &amp; Japanese museum curator, visual sociologist, historian and works at the Australian museum.
This episode was recorded on the 26th of January 2022 on the Indi

Dr Mariko Smith – Unsettled

Frontier War Stories is a podcast dedicated to truth-telling about a side of Australia that has been left out of the history books.

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