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Nowhere here in the Middle.

by Tara Jones last modified 2008-08-19 02:02

Documentary about the radioactive waste dump proposed for the Northern Territory, Australia. Traditional Owners and community members who live at the proposed sites explain their concerns. Dr Helen Caldicott explains the reality of living near a nuclear waste dump. An inspiring story of indigenous insight and resistance.

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Produced 2007/11/10
Duration 31 minutes 47 seconds
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In 2005 the Australian Federal government announced its plan to build a radioactive waste dump in the Northern Territory on one of 3 department of defence sites. In 2006 a fourth site at Muckaty station was added to the list of sites proposed for assessment. Opposition to the proposal is widespread.

'Nowhere here in the Middle' travels to the Northern Territory to meet the Traditional Owners and community members living at the proposed sites, who explain their concerns for their families, Land and culture.

Dr Helen Caldicott explains the dangers of radioactive waste and the reality of living near a nuclear waste dump.

The proposed radioactive waste dump is an integral component of the government's plan to expand Australia's nuclear industry. Senators Trish Crossin and Christine Milne place the government's proposal in its national and international context.

An inspiring story of indigenous insight and resistance.

Documentary: 30 minutes.

Copyright 2007, Tara Jones. Cite/attribute Resource. tj. (2008, June 20). Nowhere here in the Middle.. Retrieved July 04, 2009, from EngageMedia Web site: http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/tj/videos/nowhere_here_in_the_middle.mp4.ff.avi. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License