Unbind
By Kirli SaundersA new poem from children’s author, poet, educator and First Nations cultural consultant Kirli Saunders from her upcoming book Kindred.
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The last stand
By Farah BeainiFarah Beaini’s poem is dedicated to honour those who fell victims to senseless violent terrorist attacks, both in Melbourne and internationally.
The Raptures of the Weapon
By Les WicksPoet Les Wicks questions blind certainties that can lead to violence and hate.
The Asylum Poems
By Lisa JacobsonWith unflinching focus, these poems by Lisa Jacobson depict the plight of those seeking asylum in Australia.
David
By Andy JacksonPoet Andy Jackson writes about bodily difference and in his latest collection he explores Marfan Syndrome through a series of portraits.
The power of the student press
By Alyssia TennantSally Percival Wood’s book, Dissent: The student press in 1960s Australia, exemplifies the power students can wield against social and political injustices.
What Water Brings
By Renee Pettitt-SchippWest Australian award-winning writer and educator Reneé Pettitt-Schipp writes about her experience teaching English and Art to asylum seeker and islander students on Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from 2011 to 2014.
Tracker Tilmouth, an extraordinary memoir for an extraordinary man
By Christopher RingroseChristopher Ringrose reviews Alexis Wright’s 2018 Stella Prize winning book about the Aboriginal politician and activist, Tracker Tilmouth.
A Road Map to Recognition
By Rob GilchristRob Gilchrist reviews A Rightful Place: A Road Map to Recognition, a collection of essays aiming to shed light on issues of importance to Indigenous Australians.
Manus
By John BartlettIn this poem writer John Bartlett considers the plight of the asylum seekers on Manus Island detention centre.