Melbourne city’s hub stops as protestors rally against closure of remote Aboriginal communities
Rally against closure of Aboriginal communities disrupts inner city, The Age 27 June 15 Tom Cowie and Timna Jacks“………..More than 1000 protesters blocked the busy intersection at Flinders Street and Swanston Street, after earlier stopping on Swan Street bridge. The protest created difficult traffic conditions in the inner city…….
Indigenous activist, Rieo Ellis, said the loss of indigenous communities in WA would be disastrous for the people:
“When you haven’t got a homeland or place to go, you lose your identity,and personality and you become sick. Where are these communities going to go?”…….http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/rally-against-closure-of-aboriginal-communities-disrupts-inner-city-20150626-ghyoke.html
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