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Jabiluka - No!
Peter Hicks and Geoff Francis have penned a folk tune that is part of the rapidly growing Jabiluka canon archived at this site. "As if there aren't already too many nuclear weapons and not enough environmental protection in the world, the Australian government, unbelievably, wants to go ahead with uranium mining at Jabiluka, in the Kakadu National Park. This mining is contrary to the wishes of the Mirrar people, traditional owners of this land."
Jabiluka Blues
Lyrics for moving folk-blues rebellion song. "Bundle up for the long eclipse/ They spin the wheel and we're the chips." Did Trinity, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki not teach Humanity *anything*?
Gate-crashing the World Uranium Industry Mining Congress - Canada
First-person report of June 1998 Canadian activist protests against Jabiluka uranium mining and desecration of Kakadu, which targeted the World Uranium Mining Congress. Proof that Jabiluka is an international issue.
Stop The Jabiluka Uranium Mine!
This savvy Jabiluka site uses frames-based navigation to focus upon indigenous issues and environmental effects of uranium mining. The 'Blockade' section is highly detailed and has to be seen. The incendiary speech by traditional owner Jaqui Kotona is notably memorable: "There were many promises made to our people about the benefits of mining. Schools,law housing, employment, health services and investments. We have no Aboriginal graduates of secondary education, housing is substandard, the vast majority of the community is unemployed, health services are minimal and those strategic investments are losing value each year. Consumption of alcohol and dependence on welfare are inescapable problems."
Taking A Job At Jabiluka
Michaela Reuss Daters has written a powerful account of the distortions, deletions, manipulations, and outright lies captured by documentary film-maker David Bradbury, a stark warning against complacency. Writes Daters: "Kakadu is recognised as possessing this rare combination: environmentally, it is an extraordinary ecosystem of breath taking beauty; culturally, it is a site of ancient spiritual significance to one of the world's oldest surviving indigenous populations."
Mayu Kanamori - Jabiluka Photo Exhibition
Japanese photographer Mayu Kanamori created this site to capture the beauty and vitality of the Kakadu region, the dynamism of activists, and to expose the export dollar driven mentality of Australian uranium mining. Writes Kanamori: "It makes me angry that my friends and family in Japan turn on their toasters and hairdryers on in the morning without evening knowing where their electricity is coming from."
The Friends of Kakadu
One of many non profit community groups providing information on uranium mining, indigenous rights, ecological issues, and health concerns. The archives feature much historical information from 1996 when the issue regained prominence after government policy changes. Indicative of growing grass-roots support amongst mainstream Australians for an end to uranium mining.
Energy Resources of Australia - Jabiluka
Dissenting media analyst's wet-dream: a *real* industry corporate disinformation web-site par excellence - reframes key issues; artist impressions hide devastating environmental impact; spin-doctors the truth; re-writes past events - true 'manufacture of consent' (Noam Chomsky) in action. Disinformation warns: "Toxic uranium sludge is good for you!"
Jabiluka Petition
Add your name to the global petition against ERA's uranium mining at Jabiluka. Links issues to the April 1986 Chernobyl disaster, and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.
Action for Aboriginal Rights
Aboriginal rights web-site covering Jabiluka, the 'Stolen Generation,' the Wik ruling, and the status of Australia's indigenous people. Excellent and diverse links section covers world indigenous people, and Australian indigenous sites. Very useful to put the Jabiluka campaign within a broader perspective.
Kakadu - Australia's Ancient Wilderness
U.S. Public Broadcasting System has created an invaluable classroom and Internet resource focusing upon Kakadu's ancient wilderness for its 'Living Edens' documentary series. If your survive an encounter with the 'Monster Crocs' then download the classy PBS Kakadu screensaver and have a snapshot of this vast and ancient landscape to treasure forever!
UNESCO - Kakadu National Park
UNESCO data-sheets, State of Conservation Reports, and Sessions of the Committee. The brief description states of the Kakadu region: "It is a unique example of a complex of eco-systems, including those of tidal flats, floodplains, lowlands and plateau, providing habitat for a wide range of rare or endemic species of plants and animals."
National World Heritage Organization - Kakadu
Formal description and dossier for World Heritage Organization listing of Kakadu National Park as a protected Natural World Heritage Property. Very useful for research.
Kakadu National Park - Photos by Alex Benwell
Photographer Alex Benwell's photographs, taken over a three day trip to Kakadu, capture the beauty and timeless mystique of the region. Conveys what is at risk from uranium mining!
ABC News Feature - Mining Jabiluka: Cashing in on Kakadu
Archived news feature from national Australian Broadcasting Corporation examining the economics and ecological impact of the Jabiluka mining project. 'Kakadu Hot Cake' surveys a number of issues and is a comprehensive introductory article to the early stages of the controversial change in government policies.
Nature - The Call of Kakadu
U.S. Public Broadcasting Service online site focusing on the natural eco-system and unique wildlife of Australia's Kakadu region. Includes Internet and print resources for further research. Authoritative information from a naturalist perspective.
Jabiluka Blockade - A Critique
A critique of Jabiluka protest internal politics, focusing on the smear campaign attacking Ploughshares activists Treena Lenthal and Ciaron O'Rielly. Suggests that the Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation only represents part of the Mirrar people, and that the movement has begun to exhibit disturbing aspects of authoritarian political movements whose leaders ignore the rank-and-file. Highlights the difficulty of creating non-authoritarian, non-hierarchical, consensus based frame-works, and how mass political movements can be destroyed or rendered inactive from within.
Jabiluka Ploughshares
Captures the Nagasaki Day Ploughshares action conducted by activists Ciaron O'Reilly and Treena Lenthall that helped bring the Jabiluka issue and pluralistic non-violent protests to the attention of the international community. Zippy's 'Re-Membering' video is excellent memorabilia. Extensive links to non-violent protests worldwide.
Rattle The Cage!
Vox populi site enables the Internet savvy activist to send e-mail and fax messages to Australian politicians, media and business leaders on a variety of issues, including nuclear waste and Jabiluka. A large variety of pre-written letters are included or can be modified. The contact list is exhaustively long, so get writing now!
Jabiluka Mailing List
Popular e-mail discussion list on topics relating to uranium mining and the Jabiluka issue, revealing global concerns and current activist initiatives. Get connected and get active!
The Age - Jabiluka Coverage
Authoritative 'special issues' archive of transcripts, interviews, and articles from Melburne (Australia) metropolitan newspaper on the long-running Jabiluka case. Very useful for researchers.
The Uranium Information Centre Ltd
In-depth and up-to-date nuclear issues and uranium mining industry papers written by industry think-tank funded by corporations involved in uranium mining, exploration, and export. Links to major significant nuclear energy web-sites. Offers different and provocatively argued perspectives on Jabiluka to activist oriented sites. Claims that 'green' groups have over-reaching agendas, that traditional Aboriginal owners have been ambivalent, and that environmental concerns have been credibly addressed by governments for over 25 years. Why radiation is good for you!
The Call of Kakadu - A Film by David Curl
Zoologist David Curl shot 'The Call of Kakadu' (1996), an internationally acclaimed documentary for BBC, capturing the spectacular region and wildlife through powerful images. Photographic, film, and sound archives are available for film-makers and publishers wishing to promote this unique eco-system.
The Ux Consulting Company
Study definitive industry sources on uranium brokerage. Examine the in-depth market reports, or peruse the invaluable industry news and links. The 'Fun Stuff' section shows that even market economists dealing in uranium have a sense of humour. Don't forget to buy some yellowcake and help the global commodities market!
Mirimbiak Nations Aboriginal Corporation
With the motto 'Land, Integrity, Culture,' this site features a diverse range of links to indigenous sites on Jabiluka, the Wik land-rights ruling, and other relevant issues. Useful insights on the current status of Australian indigenous culture.
Mirrar Online
Visually stunning web-site of the Mirrar people and the Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation, including information on cultural practices and ERA's history of duress. Elegant design with links to fact-sheets, activist networks and important reference documents. Yvonne Margarula, Mirrar Senior Traditional Owner: "We will fight to protect our Country. That is a fact of life."
Save Kakadu Campaign - Japan
Links to Japanese campaign to stop mining at Jabiluka and raise international awareness of uranium mining issues. Extensive list of links to Japanese language sites.
Sea-US Inc - The Sustainable Energy & Anti-Uranium Service
Documents the chilling push by the Australian Howard Liberal government to re-introduce uranium mining. Contains excellent general resources suitable for schools and community groups on nuclear issues and uranium mining. Transcripts and tactical papers from 1998 activist sessions.
The Sierra Club
Pro-active U.S. based environmental think-tank founded in 1892 focusing upon many issues, including uranium mining, de-forestation, urban sprawl, and preserving natural habitats and wildlands. Features excellent news resources to stay informed about global issues.
Friends of the Earth - International
International web-site focuses on many campaigns, including Jabiluka, offering a panoramic and authoritative 'environmental scan' of eco-consciousness and activism. An excellent resource for activists wishing to link local campaigns to an integrated holistic global perspective.
Jabiluka Action Group (Melbourne)
Part of a growing network of 'Jabiluka Action Group' web-sites, this is a MIND-BLOWING online resource for related environmental issues and protest rallies. The slick menu display links to loads of information, including interviews and analysis. One of the first sites you must view to be informed and involved!
Wilderness Society of Australia (Sydney)
The Wilderness Society is a major part of the 'green' lobby pro-actively engaged in public debate and environmental policy action alerts. Excellent news resources on Jabiluka, including very up-to-date Media Release and Campaign Bulletin archives!
Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has been at the forefront of progressive environmental protection and activism. The ACF has been a core player within the Jabiluka and wider uranium mining debate, and this site features information on letter campaigns, education resources, action alerts, and an overview of the development of the nuclear industry within Australia. Authoritative resources from a 'green' perspective: a MUST SEE site!
Mineral Policy Institute
Mining industry watchdog focuses upon environmental impact studies and human rights issues. Its reports and exposes have often revealed a legacy of poor worker health and safety standards, contempt for indigenous people and abuse of environmental protection agencies. Informative scientific reports reveal the REAL story, including scathing commentaries on investments in ecologically damaging projects in the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Uranium Research Group
This site links the Jabiluka campaign to the NASA Cassini debacle and Aboriginal land rights issues (Nabarlek; West Arnhem Land). The many resources include an e-mail discussion list linking indigenous rights and ecological issues to the nuclear waste cycle and research papers from a loose collective of independent researchers.
Australia's Kakadu - Protecting World Heritage
Response by the Government of Australia to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee regarding Kakadu National Park (April 1999).
Anti-Uranium Colaition of Western Australia
Massive site designed by a coalition of 'green' lobby groups that is part of a broad international campaign to expose uranium mining companies and dismantle weapons of mass destruction. Tonnes of information on Jabiluka and other lesser known sites, with contextualising historical and political background profiles. The Internet external links sections are amongst the most comprehensive yet available!
Jabiluka - Take Action
Unsure of what your stance is on the Jabiluka issue? This site guides you through a Q&A series, examining both pro and con perspectives, offering advice on actions you can take and links to a variety of external web-sites. The site navigation and design is very clear and understandable. Unlike many other sites, the Q&A series has been designed as an open-ended pro-active thinking exercise, is not indoctrinating in nature, and is thus an excellent training exercise in political thinking. Nuclear Power, Economic Impact, Aboriginal Rights, and Global Environment issues are all considered.
Stop Jabiluka!
Archives and policy papers by the Gundjehmi Aboriginal Corporation, including discussions of Federal Court rulings, traditional land-owner rights, frantic World Heritage listing negotiations, and longterm social impact studies. Authoritative information that is accessible, clearly written, and easy to understand.
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