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Tonight we attended the @gujagafoundation @randwickcouncil screening of “The return of the Gweagal Spears” to celebrate 50 years of @naidocweek

It is such a beautiful, honest and poignant short film documenting the journey so far to bring the spears home for good.

Crafted by Gweagal clansmen of Gamay (Botany Bay), the spears were taken during the “first encounters” by James Cook and the crew of the HMB Endeavour in April 1770 and held in the United Kingdom for 254 years. This documentary follows the ongoing efforts of their descendants, who have fought for generations to bring them home.

Following the screening, was the panel discussion featuring Noeleen Timbery, Clare Woolley, and Quaiden Williams-Riley, who shared insights and reflections on the journey and significance of the return of the spears, including their trip to the UK for the official hand over of ownership.

We really hope to have a local screening soon.

We were privileged to get to see the spears on display couple years ago @ccwm_sydney when they finally returned home after centuries abroad, and now we patiently wait for their final home in the Kurnell Kamay Visitors Centre (currently being built).

Tonight we learnt what the spears were made from and what the different forms/types of spears were used for based on the skill of the thrower/user.

After their display in the Mungari exhibition at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, the spears are now safely stored, awaiting their permanent re-homing at the new Kamay Visitors Centre.

@gujagafoundation are fundraising to build and fit out the exhibition space in the centre that will honour the spears and the Gweagal legacy. (Link in stories or use the QR code).

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/380722/kamay-visitors-centre-exhibition

The vision is to Permanently exhibit the Gweagal Spears, Host annual temporary exhibitions exploring the wider story of First Contact between Aboriginal peoples and Captain Cook’s expedition and Create employment opportunities and a place of ongoing cultural connection for our community.

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So our little web series got mentioned in an article by the National Film and Sound Archive. Thanks to my gun DOP @brendan_blacklock_dp as well as my wonderfully talented leading man @rob_braslin for helping make this little piece of film history with me.

The webseries tackled monuments, what they stand for (pun intended) and more importantly, what's missing from the conversation.

Thanks to writer Laura Barling and @nfsaonline for the mention! And a huge thanks to @screenaustralia for making Go Figure happen.

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That’s a wrap on Go Figure! 🖤

We travelled across Australia to bring this project to life, and we hope you enjoyed it.

Thank you to everyone involved in our series, including the local mobs and politicians who shared their views with us in a step towards creating change in this country.

Let’s get it right, Australia!

🤳 Watch all six episodes of Go Figure on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

Starring @rob_braslin
Producers Jibber Jabber & Faith Baisden
Director @lukeagiusdirector
Writers @bush_tucker_bunjie Rami Fischler, Faith Baisden & @lukeagiusdirector
Director of Photography @blacklock_media

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#gofigureaus #comedy #documentary #indigenous #firstnationsaustralia #screenaustralia #indigenoushistory #bigbanana #parkesnsw #tiktok #travelgram #lol #bushtuckerbunjie First Nations filmmaker Luke Agius, director of photography and cinematography Brendan Blacklock and comedian and actor Rob Braslin in Parkes New South Wales celebrating Screen Australia funded web series Go Figure

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🚨Breaking news: Rob nearly gets eaten by a croc!

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin goes swimming where he really shouldn’t, and questions if Luis Vaez de Torres was actually the first to navigate the Torres Strait.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

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#gofigureaus #torresstrait #torresstraitislands #thursdayisland #comedy #comedian #documentary #webseries #screenaustralia #screenaustraliafunded #firstnations #firstnationsaustralia #indigenous #indigenoushistory #bushtuckerbunjie #jibberjabber

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Cheers to our favourite Aussie icon… Elvis Presley? 🤨

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin looks for a little less conversation, and a little more action in sunny Parkes.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

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#gofigureaus #elvis #parkes #documentary #comedy #webseries #jibberjabber #screenaustralia #bushtuckerbunjie #firstnations #indigenoushistory #nsw #visitnsw

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Oh not Cook again!!! Or is it? Nah… yeah?

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin discovers that what might be set in stone, may not always be the truth.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

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#gofigureaus #screenaustralia #sydney #realestatelife #documentary #comedian #firstnationsaustralia #indigenoushistory #webseries #robbraslin #bushtuckerbunjie

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Was this Indigenous bushranger the first girl boss?

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin searches for a bushranger that isn’t Ned Kelly. 😱

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

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#gofigureaus #bushranger #comedyshow #documentary #firstnationsaustralia #indigenoushistory #screenaustralia #webseries #bushtuckerbunjie #robbraslin #nedkelly #maryannbugg

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If you thought Joker 2 was bad, the OG Batman was much worse…

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin finds a bridge he can’t quite get over.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia

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#gofigureaus #screenaustralia #webseries #batman #aboriginal #history #firstnations #comedian #comedy #doco #documentary #tiktok #tasmania #tassie #lutruwita #palawa #jibberjabber #bushtuckerbunjie

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You might know the iconic Big Banana, but do you know your native Aussie fruits? 🤔🍌

In this episode of Go Figure, @rob_braslin looks for his new pub trivia teammate in glorious Coffs Harbour.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia .

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#gofigureaus #coffsharbour #bigbanana #firstnationsaustralia #documentary #comedy #comedyvideo #lol #screenaustraliafunded #screenaustralia

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Let’s change the conversation, Australia! 💬 GO FIGURE is coming to a screen near you on Monday, November 18.

Principal production funding from @screenaustralia 🎬

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Starring @rob_braslin
Producers Jibber Jabber & Faith Baisden
Director @lukeagiusdirector
Writers @bush_tucker_bunjie Rami Fischler, Faith Baisden & @lukeagiusdirector
Director of Photography @blacklock_media

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Images from our dance video shoot on unceded D’harawal Country, part of the Western Sydney University/Australian Research Council project, “Storytelling with Ancestral and Living Knowledges: Shielding our Futures - Garuwanga-Waduguda-Narinya’o ‘Birad - Ngabai Yillimung’o’ngun”.

Dance Video Project Credits:

WSU Project Lead: Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews (D’harawal), WSU Producer: Kate Richards; Studio Gilay Producer: Melissa Azizi, Director Jake Duczynski (Gomeroi/Mandandanji), 1st AD: James Hackett, DOP Brendan Blacklock (Ngarabal/Biripi), Second Camera: Ryan Andrew Lee, Sound Recordist: Luke Agius, Gaffer: Benjamin Powell,

Songman/Choreographer: Matthew Doyle (Muruwari /Yuwalaraay); Choreographer, Wardrobe, Props: Peta Strachan (Dharug).

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Word is out! 📣 Thank you @ifmagazine for the article featuring Go Figure.

Go Figure follows First Nations comedian Rob Braslin as he delivers a fresh take on some of Australia’s well-known landmarks.

From Screen Australia: “Our aim is to champion authentic local voices and ensure our sector remains at the forefront of global storytelling.”

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#gofigureaus #comedy #documentary #webseries #screenaustralia #bushtuckerbunjie #robbraslin First Nations Wakka Wakka comedian Rob Braslin sits in the forefront with a Ned Kelly statue looming in the background in Glenrowan, Victoria as part of the Screen Australia funded web series Go Figure

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