From the saltwater Country of Rubibi / Broome and Mandingalbay Yundinji / the wet tropics and Great Barrier Reef to the freshwater Country of Narrm / Melbourne, Meeanjin / Brisbane and the UNESCO World Heritage Budj Bim cultural landscape / Lake Condah, Making Waves brings you water stories from across Australia. Making Waves amplifies the lesser heard perpectives of First Nations people, communities and water practitioners. We hear about connections to the places we live, work and love from around this diverse country. And we hear calls to action about how we as a nation can better manage water.
Making Waves is an independent podcast series seeking to amplify lesser heard perspectives on water. For First Nations People, water is a sacred source of life. The rivers are the veins of Country, carrying water to sustain all parts of our landscape. The wetlands are the kidneys, filtering the water as it passes through the land. At the most fundamental level clean water is a basic need for healthy humans, animals, plants and aquatic environments. There are so many interesting (and sometimes competing) demands for water. This podcast explores water from a range of diverse perspectives - amplifying lesser heard voices.

Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  https://bandcamp.com/artists) We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.


About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson

From the saltwater Country of Rubibi / Broome and Mandingalbay Yundinji / the wet tropics and Great Barrier Reef to the freshwater Country of Narrm / Melbourne, Meeanjin / Brisbane and the UNESCO World Heritage Budj Bim cultural landscape / Lake Condah, Making Waves brings you water stories from across Australia. Making Waves amplifies the lesser heard perpectives of First Nations people, communities and water practitioners. We hear about connections to the places we live, work and love from around this diverse country. And we hear calls to action about how we as a nation can better manage water. Making Waves is an independent podcast series seeking to amplify lesser heard perspectives on water. For First Nations People, water is a sacred source of life. The rivers are the veins of Country, carrying water to sustain all parts of our landscape. The wetlands are the kidneys, filtering the water as it passes through the land. At the most fundamental level clean water is a basic need for healthy humans, animals, plants and aquatic environments. There are so many interesting (and sometimes competing) demands for water. This podcast explores water from a range of diverse perspectives - amplifying lesser heard voices.
Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  <a href="https://bandcamp.com/artists">https://bandcamp.com/artists</a>) We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.
 About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson

All things water. For First Nations People, water is a sacred source of life.  The rivers are the veins of Country, carrying water to sustain all parts of our landscape. The wetlands are the kidneys, filtering the water as it passes through the land. At the most fundamental level clean water is a basic need for healthy humans, animals, plants and aquatic environments. There are so many interesting (and sometimes competing) demands for water. This podcast explores water from a range of diverse perspectives - amplifying lesser heard voices.

All things water. For First Nations People, water is a sacred source of life.  The rivers are the veins of Country, carrying water to sustain all parts of our landscape. The wetlands are the kidneys, filtering the water as it passes through the land. At the most fundamental level clean water is a basic need for healthy humans, animals, plants and aquatic environments. There are so many interesting (and sometimes competing) demands for water. This podcast explores water from a range of diverse perspectives - amplifying lesser heard voices.

Making Waves

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On episode 5 of Making Waves podcast we bring together many of the repeating themes from different perspectives in the journey so far, looking at what is possible and how to make it happen.

Featuring Matthew Burns from the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria, and the song ‘Walka’ from Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith.

We also speak to the co-authors of Water is Life, a roadmap towards Traditional Owner access to water in Victoria - Brodey Hamilton from the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Melissa Kennedy from Tati Tati Kaiejin and Dr Erin O’Donnell from Melbourne Law School.

And to wrap up the series, we give the final word to Ross Allen from 3 Seeds Agency and Toni Meek from Yarra Valley Water on how to facilitate effective community management, as well as students of Dharma School in Daylesford on the future of water management.

Length: 1h 18 minutes 01 seconds, start times as marked.

Times: 

- Matthew Burns (Taungurung Land and Waters Council / First Peoples Assembly of Victoria) (2m 40s)

- ‘Walka’ from Kalaji, by Mark Coles Smith (15m 28s)

- Brodey Hamilton (Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation), Melissa Kennedy (Tati Tati Kaiejin), Dr Erin O’Donnell (Melbourne Law School) – co-authors of Water Is Life, a roadmap toward Traditional Owner access to water in Victoria (19m 38s)

- Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (55m 09s)

- Ross Allen (3 Seeds Agency) and Toni Meek (Yarra Valley Water), who contemplate how effective community engagement can enact change (58m 46s)

Nominated Water Songs:

God willin' and the creek don't rise - Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs, November Rain - Guns and Roses, At the River - Groove Armada. 

Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith. Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from https://bandcamp.com/artists). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.

About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson


Sponsors:
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
Yarra Valley Water
Icon Water
TasWater
City West Water
Hunter Water
Unity Water
SA Water
Water Corporation
Sydney Water


Disclaimer

The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

On episode 5 of Making Waves podcast we bring together many of the repeating themes from different perspectives in the journey so far, looking at what is possible and how to make it happen.
Featuring Matthew Burns from the Taungurung Land and Waters Council and the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria, and the song ‘Walka’ from Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith.
We also speak to the co-authors of Water is Life, a roadmap towards Traditional Owner access to water in Victoria - Brodey Hamilton from the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Melissa Kennedy from Tati Tati Kaiejin and Dr Erin O’Donnell from Melbourne Law School.
And to wrap up the series, we give the final word to Ross Allen from 3 Seeds Agency and Toni Meek from Yarra Valley Water on how to facilitate effective community management, as well as students of Dharma School in Daylesford on the future of water management.
Length: 1h 18 minutes 01 seconds, start times as marked.
Times: 
- Matthew Burns (Taungurung Land and Waters Council / First Peoples Assembly of Victoria) (2m 40s)
- ‘Walka’ from Kalaji, by Mark Coles Smith (15m 28s)
- Brodey Hamilton (Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation), Melissa Kennedy (Tati Tati Kaiejin), Dr Erin O’Donnell (Melbourne Law School) – co-authors of Water Is Life, a roadmap toward Traditional Owner access to water in Victoria (19m 38s)
- Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (55m 09s)
- Ross Allen (3 Seeds Agency) and Toni Meek (Yarra Valley Water), who contemplate how effective community engagement can enact change (58m 46s)
Nominated Water Songs:
God willin' and the creek don't rise - Ray LaMontagne &amp; The Pariah Dogs, November Rain - Guns and Roses, At the River - Groove Armada. 
Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith. Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from <a href="https://bandcamp.com/artists">https://bandcamp.com/artists</a>). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.
About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson
 Sponsors: 
<ul>
<li>Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)</li>
<li>Yarra Valley Water</li>
<li>Icon Water</li>
<li>TasWater</li>
<li>City West Water</li>
<li>Hunter Water</li>
<li>Unity Water</li>
<li>SA Water</li>
<li>Water Corporation</li>
<li>Sydney Water</li>
</ul>
 Disclaimer
The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

IWM - Inclusive Water Management

This episode 4 of Making Waves is about recycled water.

We explore opportunities around recycled water featuring Neil Gower and Kamahl Love from the Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation on a Gubinje enterprise in Broome.

While Clare McAuliffe from Melbourne Water speaks about the recycled water plan - the Melbourne Sewerage Strategy.

Dr Kathy Cinque and Suzie Sarkis speak about how we move past status quo approaches to managing water, and Bruce Edwards tells us how an old water storage facility in Brisbane has become the perfect opera house.

We also hear ‘Karlbi’ from Kalaji, featuring Matalja, by Mark Coles Smith, and more perspectives from our future water managers from Dharma School in Daylesford.

Length: 1h 10 minutes 12 seconds, start times as marked

Times:

- Neil Gower and Kamal Love (Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation), on a Gubinje enterprise in Broome (2m 3s)

- ‘Karlbi’ from Kalaji, featuring Matalja, by Mark Coles Smith (15m 37s)

- Clare McAuliffe (Melbourne Water) on a recycled water plan - the Melbourne Sewerage Strategy) (19m 55s)

- Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (30m 32s) 

- Dr Kathy Cinque (water quality) and Suzie Sarkis (public health), on how we move past status quo approaches (34m 16s)

- Bruce Edwards (recycled water assets: Underground Opera) (59m 14s)

Nominated Water Songs:

Saltwater cowboy - Pilgrim Brothers, Smoke on the water - Deep Purple, Moon of Marin - Dead Kennedys, Raindrops keep falling on my head - BJ Thomas, The River. Bruce Springsteen

Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith - Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  https://bandcamp.com/artists). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.

About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson


Sponsors:
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
Yarra Valley Water
Icon Water
TasWater
City West Water
Hunter Water
Unity Water
SA Water
Water Corporation
Sydney Water


Disclaimer

The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

This episode 4 of Making Waves is about recycled water.
We explore opportunities around recycled water featuring Neil Gower and Kamahl Love from the Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation on a Gubinje enterprise in Broome.
While Clare McAuliffe from Melbourne Water speaks about the recycled water plan - the Melbourne Sewerage Strategy.
Dr Kathy Cinque and Suzie Sarkis speak about how we move past status quo approaches to managing water, and Bruce Edwards tells us how an old water storage facility in Brisbane has become the perfect opera house.
We also hear ‘Karlbi’ from Kalaji, featuring Matalja, by Mark Coles Smith, and more perspectives from our future water managers from Dharma School in Daylesford.
Length: 1h 10 minutes 12 seconds, start times as marked
Times:
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- Neil Gower and Kamal Love (Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation), on a Gubinje enterprise in Broome (2m 3s)
- ‘Karlbi’ from Kalaji, featuring Matalja, by Mark Coles Smith (15m 37s)
- Clare McAuliffe (Melbourne Water) on a recycled water plan - the Melbourne Sewerage Strategy) (19m 55s)
- Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (30m 32s) 
- Dr Kathy Cinque (water quality) and Suzie Sarkis (public health), on how we move past status quo approaches (34m 16s)
- Bruce Edwards (recycled water assets: Underground Opera) (59m 14s)
Nominated Water Songs:
Saltwater cowboy - Pilgrim Brothers, Smoke on the water - Deep Purple, Moon of Marin - Dead Kennedys, Raindrops keep falling on my head - BJ Thomas, The River. Bruce Springsteen
Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith - Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  <a href="https://bandcamp.com/artists">https://bandcamp.com/artists</a>). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast. About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson
 Sponsors: 
<ul>
<li>Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)</li>
<li>Yarra Valley Water</li>
<li>Icon Water</li>
<li>TasWater</li>
<li>City West Water</li>
<li>Hunter Water</li>
<li>Unity Water</li>
<li>SA Water</li>
<li>Water Corporation</li>
<li>Sydney Water</li>
</ul>
 Disclaimer
The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

Let's blow it out of the water (recycled water)

This episode 3 of Making Waves explores how traditional knowledge can inform management of surface waters, and we look at problems with our current management frameworks. 

Featuring interviews with respected academic Dr Anne Poelina on Mardoowarra country/Broome on how to ‘wake up the snake’.

Co-host Troy McDonald explains his water journey, while host Marnie Ireland goes out to meet World Heritage Ranger Aaron Morgan on Gunditjmara country, at the UNESCO-recognised Tae Rak, in the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. 

Aboriginal Water Officer Nicky Hudson also tells us about how they manage cultural flows at the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners Corporation.

We also hear the third track from the Mark Coles Smith album Kalaji - Yoolbooroo.

Length: 49 minutes 12 seconds, start times as marked

Times:
- Dr Anne Poelina (on Mardoowarra country, Broome)(2m 34s)
- ‘Yoolbooroo’ from Kalaji, by Mark Coles Smith (21m 49s)
- Troy McDonald on his water journey (27m 10s)
- World Heritage Ranger Aaron Morgan on Gunditjmara country, at the UNESCO-recognised Tae Rak (29m 41s) 
- Aboriginal Water Officer Nicky Hudson on cultural flows background at the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners Corporation (37m 41s)
- Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (45m 54s)

Nominated Water Songs: Yoolbooroo. Kalaji. Down by the river - Neil Young, River Deep Mountain High - Ike and Tina Turner, River - Bishop Briggs


Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  https://bandcamp.com/artists). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.


About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson

Sponsors:
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
Yarra Valley Water
Icon Water
TasWater
City West Water
Hunter Water
Unity Water
SA Water
Water Corporation
Sydney Water


Disclaimer:

The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

This episode 3 of Making Waves explores how traditional knowledge can inform management of surface waters, and we look at problems with our current management frameworks. 
Featuring interviews with respected academic Dr Anne Poelina on Mardoowarra country/Broome on how to ‘wake up the snake’.
Co-host Troy McDonald explains his water journey, while host Marnie Ireland goes out to meet World Heritage Ranger Aaron Morgan on Gunditjmara country, at the UNESCO-recognised Tae Rak, in the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. 
Aboriginal Water Officer Nicky Hudson also tells us about how they manage cultural flows at the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners Corporation.
We also hear the third track from the Mark Coles Smith album Kalaji - Yoolbooroo.
Length: 49 minutes 12 seconds, start times as marked
Times: - Dr Anne Poelina (on Mardoowarra country, Broome)(2m 34s) - ‘Yoolbooroo’ from Kalaji, by Mark Coles Smith (21m 49s) - Troy McDonald on his water journey (27m 10s) - World Heritage Ranger Aaron Morgan on Gunditjmara country, at the UNESCO-recognised Tae Rak (29m 41s)  - Aboriginal Water Officer Nicky Hudson on cultural flows background at the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners Corporation (37m 41s) - Students of Dharma school in Daylesford (45m 54s)
Nominated Water Songs: Yoolbooroo. Kalaji. Down by the river - Neil Young, River Deep Mountain High - Ike and Tina Turner, River - Bishop Briggs
 Feature Album: Kalaji by Mark Coles Smith Best known as an actor, Mark Coles Smith explores his Nyikina heritage and relationship to the Martuwarra in electronic album 'Kalaji' (download album from  <a href="https://bandcamp.com/artists">https://bandcamp.com/artists</a>). We most gratefully thank Kalaji for allowing us to feature 5 feature songs in the Making Waves podcast.
 About us: Host / Project Director / Executive Producer / Lead Interviewer: Marnie Ireland Co-host: Troy McDonald Producer / Interviewer / Sound Production / Editing: Nance Haxton Theme music: James Henderson
Sponsors: 
<ul>
<li>Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)</li>
<li>Yarra Valley Water</li>
<li>Icon Water</li>
<li>TasWater</li>
<li>City West Water</li>
<li>Hunter Water</li>
<li>Unity Water</li>
<li>SA Water</li>
<li>Water Corporation</li>
<li>Sydney Water</li>
</ul>
 Disclaimer:
The Making Waves podcast was created over a 2 year period spanning mid 2020 to mid 2022. The views and perspectives presented are those of the individuals speaking.  They do not necessarily represent the views of the organisations associated with individuals or the funders and supporters.

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