Wirilla

Wirilla

From the beginning of time to now, Matthew Priestley tells the story of his Country, his family, his mob for the sake of the generations to come. This podcast was made with funding from Create NSW.

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May 28, 2026 34 mins
In The Bush, Matthew Priestley reflects on growing up at a time when incarceration was a new rite of passage for Aboriginal boys, a new way of taking kids away, and a yarn inspired by his own teenage years unfolds across the Dreamings of Gomeroi Country.

To check out the film Hurt click here to go to Coequal's Patreon page.

To check out Big Hart's website click here

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"Chrysalis" by Simon McCorry, "Another One" by ...
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In Part 3 Top Camp we follow Matthew's river of story into lived memory, tracing segregation, survival and the struggle for rights.

This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here

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"Dramatic Violin and Didgeridoo" by Studio FLG, "Another One" by Mirko Sosai, "Omen" by Ri...
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    November 29, 2025 22 mins
    In Part 2: Reserve we move from Dreaming and sky-knowledge to the ground-level realities of segregation, following the creation of reserves and camps while tracing the life of Matthew’s great grandfather Alexander Stanley.

    This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here


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    October 5, 2025 22 mins
    In Part 1 Gomeroi Country we start at the beginning and then encounter invasion, massacre and colonisation.

    This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here


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    "Track 4 (Hurt)" by Philip Okerstrom, Damian Mason and Symon Ayton, "Didgee Beat Box Mix" by Philip Okerstrom, "Di...
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