Return the Directions Tree!
Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy are calling for the remains of the sacred Directions Tree to be respectfully returned. A1 Tree Solution Ballarat, the contractor that felled the beautiful 350 year old Yellow Box Gum have been disrespecting grieving protectors...
Media Statements from Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy
Quotes attributable to Zellanach Djab Mara "They can destroy Country and they can destroy trees but they can't destroy our spirit.The spirit of the Directions Tree is with everyone who has fought to protect her. It's up to us to carry on that legacy and carry on that...
COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol
Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy has developed a COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol. Are you attending or planning to attend any of the Embassy's Camps? If the answer is YES, please do thoroughly read this document and observe it's...
Old growth protected by Djap Wurrung defenders of land, water and animals
Last Wednesday the 29th of January, Major Roads Projects Victoria came to cut down an old growth tree, possible mortuary tree in the 3.8km stretch of land that was signed over to them in late 2019. The tree was located within the 3.8km area and Djap Wurrung protectors...
Amber alert
AMBER ALERT - Wednesday 4th Dec 2019 MRPV are currently trying to do a walk through to start works on their next section The Djapwurrung embassy DOES NOT give consent. MRPV continues to maintain their presence. Be prepared in the near future for a red alert on the...
Bodies Urgently Needed At Camp
Earthworks have begun on the western highway. We need you on country now
Work continues on sacred Djab Wurrung lands despite mediation process
Contractors conducting surveying works have continued to flout a mandatory stop work period while Djab Wurrung Traditional Owners await mediation with Major Road Projects Victoria. Contractors for Major Road Projects Victoria have now been escorted off sacred women's...
Contractors escorted off sacred women’s country by sovereign Djab Wurrung land protectors
At 11 o'clock this morning, an adolescent male kangaroo nestled himself in the ancient hollow of a sacred birthing tree on Djab Wurrung women's country. Within half an hour, a group of sovereign women land protectors had arrived to greet him. The moment they reached...
Contractors Walked Offsite by Djab Wurrung
3 unmarked utes with 7 workers entered Middle camp via a property to the west of the camp at 10 am this morning
Old Tree Set A Light By Angry Opponent
Roadside Tree set a light by angry opponent A mature tree was found smoking on the Western Highway near the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy early this morning. A gum tree over 600 years old has been found smouldering under suspicious circumstances this...