We took our documentary on the road with a national tour in March 2026—from Naarm/Melbourne to Nipaluna/Hobart, to Wallumattagal/Sydney and Magandjin/Brisbane—and hundreds of people came out to hear our story. Here’s a reel about the film and our journey. Now it’s your chance to host your own screening.

When you sign up to host your own screening of Nagana Yarrbayn – the Water Protectors, we’ll send you a step by step guide.

If you need further assistance, please email wandjcustodians@gmail.com and use “Nagana Yarrbayn Support” in the subject line.

The film tells the story of our eleven-year struggle to protect the sacred Doongmabulla Springs.

Heading to trial

In May 2026, Justice Wilson made orders setting us firmly on the path to trial. After more than a decade of fighting to protect the sacred Doongmabulla Springs, we are finally going to court. Your support—hosting a screening, donating to our legal fund—helps us get there.

Trials are expensive. Donate to our legal fighting fund here.

About the film

Nagana Yarrbayn: The Water Protectors follows Senior Cultural Custodian Adrian Burragubba from the sacred Doongmabulla Springs to the courtroom, the community, and the national stage—documenting the Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) fight to protect their ancestral waters from destruction by Adani’s Carmichael mine.

Produced by Kim Paul Nguyen (Frontiers Media) in collaboration with W&J Nagana Yarrbayn Cultural Custodians, the film captures both the beauty of these ancient springs and the determination of the custodians to fulfil their sacred obligation under First Law to protect them.