Walter Waia Walter Waia i(A850 works by) (a.k.a. Sagerau Zia)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Torres Strait Islander
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1 form y separately published work icon Katele Mudskipper John Harvey , Walter Waia , ( dir. John Harvey ) Australia : 2022 25676339 2022 single work film/TV

'Martha, a Torres Strait Islander woman works tirelessly in a laundromat loading machines and folding washing, ready for the collection of her boss. When a mysterious visitor arrives, Martha is reminded of the life she has left behind.'

Source: Flickerfest.
1 Ngaw Kusayg i "Ngaw Kusayg ngoena balbaman", Walter Waia , 2017 single work lyric/song
— Appears in: Torres News , 14-20 August no. 1279 2017; (p. 8)

Song composed in the 1980's by Walter Waia for Bab James Tabuai Snr, for recognising his passing on journey.
1 Koey Sagerau Ngukil Daparr Walter Waia , 2013 single work column short story
— Appears in: Torres News , 27 May - 2 June no. 1067 2013; (p. 24)
1 My Ancestors Come i "Here I sit", Walter Waia , 2002 single work poetry
— Appears in: Sidewalk , July no. 9 2002; (p. 25)
1 It's Dreaming i "The night is still", Walter Waia , 2002 single work poetry
— Appears in: Sidewalk , July no. 9 2002; (p. 25)
1 The Saibai Islander Poet Walter Waia , 2001 single work column
— Appears in: Writing Queensland , May no. 96 2001; (p. 18-19)
1 Where They Will be... Saibai Ngoeymun Lag i "As I stand on the water's edge at my island home", Walter Waia , 2000 single work poetry
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 30 June 2000; (p. 10)
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