It has been a particularly distressing start to the year. There is little that can ease the current grief of individuals, families and communities who have needlessly lost a loved one to men’s violence in recent weeks. A spate of cases involving women dying, allegedly at the hands of men, […]
Human Rights
Grammy award-winning sensation SZA has set stages ablaze in Australia and New Zealand, igniting cheers and applause with her electrifying performances. The American music icon, born Solána Imani Rowe, made headlines for her poignant gestures towards First Nations peoples and Palestinians during her recent shows. In a captivating display of […]
The family of Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, a Melbourne-born humanitarian, is in mourning after the aid worker was tragically killed by an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Amidst the chaos of Central Gaza, where humanitarian aid workers navigate the thin line between life and death, Zomi’s story echoes with resilience, kindness, […]
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, crossbench MPs and Senators have joined forces today to advocate for urgent action on deaths in custody and the removal of First Nations children from their families. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Linda Burney, and Attorney General […]
Amidst the dynamic landscape of Australia’s Indigenous rights movement, a shining beacon of hope emerges with the appointment of Katie Kiss as the incoming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Hailed as a champion for Indigenous rights, Kiss, a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman, is set to officially […]
In the soft glow of dawn, as the morning sun gently kisses the earth awake, Eetane Yong, a Malaysian-Chinese immigrant to Australia, finds herself immersed in a world of ethereal beauty. Armed with nothing but her camera and an unwavering passion for photography, Eetane embarks on a journey that transcends […]
As its two-year anniversary approaches, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been pushed into the background of public attention by the war in Gaza. The intense focus on Gaza has prompted comparisons between the two conflicts that tend to obscure or minimise the scale of destruction in Ukraine. “Ukraine fatigue” […]
Prince William has called for an end to the conflict in the Israel-Gaza region as soon as possible, in a strongly-worded statement. The Prince of Wales emphasised the need for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza and the immediate release of hostages as the collective death toll in Israel and Palestine […]
A damning report by the Productivity Commission has highlighted the persistent failure of governments across Australia in addressing the systemic disadvantages experienced by Indigenous peoples. The comprehensive 99-page evaluation of the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap, unveiled on Wednesday, presents scathing findings, including the federal governments’ apparent lack […]
