It’s become customary to acknowledge the traditional owners of the country that we are standing on; well, this is important. But land is still being taken. It is hypocrisy for people to acknowledge country but not to stand with aboriginal people resisting the theft of land by vested interests.
Daniel (DeeKay) Kinchela conducting smoking ceremony in front of fallen trees at Deebing Creek
Here is the letter from Michael Coleman on behalf of the developer to the community at Deebing Creek dated 25th of October 2022:
“Dear Resident,
Notification of works commencing at Stockland Botanica Grampian Drive, Deebing Creek Heights
We are writing to inform you of early works starting at Stockland Botanica site at Grampian Drive, Deebing Heights this week.
The works which will be carried out in accordance with planning approvals include installing temporary fencing, clearing of the site, surveying, and earthworks. We will apply a number of controls to ensure safety standard.
Typical work hours will be within the Ipswich city council permitted hours of 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday and there will be no works undertaken on Sundays or public holidays.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss the works, please contact Darrin Dodunskl by email at Michael.Coleman@shadcivil.com.au or by phone on 0474 432 888.
The early works program is to prepare the site for Stockland Botanica, a new master planned residential community in the Ripley Valley, Stockland will update the community soon with further detail about Botanica, including the range of facilities and open space. Thank you for your understanding as these works are delivered.
Kind Regards,
Michael Coleman, project manager”
Shadforth – building sustainable communities with great relationships (sic).
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Discussion with Developer
After three years of resistance the struggle is not over. I had the following conversation with a Stockland representative who identified only as Sandy and Quinn:
Hi there! Welcome to Stockland Providence, QLD. Please note that by engaging in this chat you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, found at the bottom of this page. May we know if you are a new or current customer?
Sandy
Me
New customer
Sandy
Great! How can I help you today?
Me
Why are all the people represented in the video of anglo-saxon heritage? Why aren’t there any first nations people?
Quinn
I’ll check to see if the information is available on my end.
While checking, may I please have your first and last name?
Me
Will any of the houses be made affordable to aboriginal people?
Quinn
I am unable to confirm due to limited information. But, I’ll have one of our sales professionals provide you with its details.
May I have your first and last name so that I can address you properly?
Me
My name is Ian Curr.
Quinn
Nice to meet you Ian.
Me
Likewise
Quinn
May I know if you are after a house and land package?
Me
My questions relate to others, not myself.
Quinn
Thanks for the clarification.
I would recommend contacting our team for further assistance. You may reach them at 1800 604 246.
Would that be all for now?
Me
It’s become customary to acknowledge the traditional owners of the country that we are standing on; well, this is important. But land is still being taken. It is hypocrisy for people to acknowledge country but not to stand with aboriginal people resisting the theft of land by vested interests.
Quinn
I’m sorry to hear that.
Are you enquiring for research purposes?
Me
No
Quinn
Alright.
May I suggest contacting our team at 1800 604 246 to assist you further with your enquiry.
Would that be all?
Me
I have known three generations of aboriginal people connected with country at the Purga Mission site at Grampian Drive.
I wish to lodge my strong objection to this development.
Quinn
I understand. I’m sorry if I can’t assist you with your enquiry.
I would recommend contacting our team to assist you further with your objection to the development in Stockland.
I will close the chat window now. If you need anything else, remember we are online 24/7! Bye!
Thank you for contacting us. Chat session disconnected.
Conversation conducted online at 7.20am on Sunday, 30th October 2022.
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Paradigm Shift on 4ZZZ 2022-10-28
Today we get an update from Deebing Creek – the former Aboriginal mission and massacre site which for the last three years has been home to the Toolmoor Truth and Healing Embassy.
Developers have started bulldozing trees on the site this week and right now the Deebing Creek Protectors are conducting a ceremony to stop the machines. We speak with Daniel Thompson and Daniel Kinchela from the embassy, and get a live update from on the ground with 4ZZZ Workers Power’s Bill Storey-Smith.
Songs Deekay Choices Gurridyula Gee’d up Bart Willoughby Deline Briscoe Trees Ray Dimakarri Dixon Standing strong Warumpi Band Blackfella/whitefella
Image DeeKay’s painted up, he’s got some clap sticks and a cultural fire there to conduct ceremony and put a stop to the bulldozing of Deebing Creek. Always was…
Introduction to today’s show.
0:01
“No More Freedom”
6:12
What’s going on at the Deebing Creek mission.
10:47
What’s going on at the camps.
16:24
Gary Joola on “Forcible”.
22:44
The pit like area in which human remains have been extracted from the site.
