Ignoring systemic racism means justice isn’t delivered for First Nations people
So long as we fail to acknowledge the impact of systemic racism in our criminal legal system, justice will not be delivered for First Nations people.
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The case for free phone calls in prison
Imagine not being able to afford a single phone call to your family. That's the reality for people in Australian prisons. Monique Hurley and Sarah Schwartz explain why phone calls in prison should be free.
Lore of the land: right fire, right Country, right time
Cultural burning is a sophisticated and ancient Indigenous way to manage land, maintain its health and reduce fire risk. But slow fires are also enriching the lives and wellbeing of people.
Breaking as “ultimate freedom”: interview with breakdancer and hip-hop producer, Mark Munk Ross
Since Raygun hit the stage at the Paris Olympics Australian breakdancing has made global news – but untold are the stories of breakers of diverse backgrounds who have built a rich history of breaking in this country.
Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Embracing First Peoples’ Languages
On International Day of The Mother Tongue, Ngarra Murray reflects on the importance of embracing First Peoples’ languages in Australia.
Abuse thrives behind youth prison walls
Abuse and mistreatment thrives behind the walls of youth prisons – yet Australian Governments are doing nothing to stop it.
Renaming N-word Rock
Everyone agrees the name is offensive. So why hasn’t it changed yet?
Tyberius Larking on Karst as a Metaphor for Solidarity
Tyberius Larking’s journey of his own understanding of solidarity is remarkably timely and is beautifully distilled in reflections of his Mirning Country.
Andrew McIlwraith on Terraforming and Indigenous Rights
Are historically colonial powers are best placed to ‘solve’ the problem of climate change, which they started in the first place?
Yoorrook truths light the path ahead
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has handed down its historic interim report. Victorians and the Government must listen – and act.
Lucy Norton on Listening to Flood
Lucy Norton compassionately reflects on living through the 2022 Lismore Floods and how colonial frameworks misplace our grief in light of climate events.
Lauren Scott on protecting Central Desert culture
Southern Arrente and Arabana person Lauren Scott highlights how climate change impacts intangible cultural property such as language.