What's happening at One Mile Dam?

- Last update - November 19 - 05

Some progress occurring... Wrecked cars being moved 1 of 2 gone. Electrical problems to houses fixed and checks carried out in houses. Fencing around dam. Totally symbolic. Testing of dam water taking place. Other problems with dam under discussion. Rubbish skips supplied. Dog program under way. Telstra to put in public phone box Still waiting for action... No (demountable) office for admin' and training as used on most communities - (This is surburban Darwin) at One Mile Dam. No decision from government on tenure at OMD. Despite claims to the NT government that they are communicating with the Kumbutjil Association -- Yilli Rreung are still ignoring the people of One Mile Dam

One Mile Dam (OMD) Urban Aboriginal Community

Another unnecessary death at One Mile Dam Sent: (government and interested parties) - Tuesday, November 08, 2005 4:19 AM Subject: Another unnecessary death at One Mile Dam community Our friend Peter is dead He hanged himself at OMD, 3 hours ago (2 am now) last person here we thought would. One Mile Dam community - No alcohol programmes, no medical - educational, refuge facilities. A dumping ground for blacks. In the middle of Darwin! Not a remote community. We despise the white indifference that causes these deaths. David and Mindy Timber - (Mick Lambe) Kumbutjil Association Continues... ___________________ David Timber speaks out

David Gulpilil at One Mile Dam community

David's been here for a couple of days - he's doing some painting and generally relaxing where he can "see the stars" (photos mick) Gulpilil 'moved on' from campsite By Ashleigh Wilson June 18, 2005 (story) David Gulpilil web site Message Stick story The AGE - story

Do not click on url - if images of Aboriginal people killed by racist neglect cause distress Melbourne Age article out (Sat 18 June) Article here The race is on June 17, 2005 by Lindsay Murdoch (pictured)

Still no word (or work) from Yilli Rreung Housing our service provider