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Content Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the image and name of a Gomeroi person who has passed away. On the 35th anniversary of the death of Mark Anthony Haines, his family are anticipating
For the second time in just six months, a coroner has told WA Police to rein in their use of a dangerous hold known as the ‘prone position’.
In this explainer, we take a look at the impact of the High-Risk Serious Offenders Act on Indigenous people in Western Australia.
The family of Ricky “Dougie” Hampson has announced that the NSW Coroner will investigate the death of their beloved son.
We have written to the UN to draw international attention to systemic violence against First Nations women and children in Australia.
Mr Yeeda, was a 19 year-old First Nations man who died of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) at the West Kimberley Regional Prison.
The Mullaley family have been searching for truth, justice, and accountability for the death of Baby Charlie for nine years. Here, we trace the key steps on the family’s long journey towards justice.
The NSW State Coroner has given the green light to resume a Coronial Inquest into the death of two Aboriginal girls thirty-four years ago near Bourke.
Yesterday in WA Parliament, the WA Attorney-General John Quigley apologised to and pardoned Tamica and Ted Mullaley on behalf of the WA Government.
While the WA Coroner’s findings are critical of WA Police and the WA Health Service, the investigation falls short of delivering justice to Ms Wynne’s family and creating critical change in how police respond to mental health crises.