Sarah Collard

Ella Archibald-Binge and Sarah Collard, Indigenous affairs reporters for Guardian Australia, delve into the state of Indigenous rights in Australia five years after the Black Lives Matter protests. They discuss the profound impact of tragic deaths in custody and the community's demands for justice, highlighting ongoing grief and resistance. The conversation also reflects on the need for meaningful change despite political stagnation, emphasizing the critical importance of accountability, truth-telling, and reconciliation initiatives for Indigenous communities.

Sarah Collard, an Indigenous affairs reporter for Guardian Australia, dives deep into Australia’s colonial past, igniting crucial conversations about its dark history. She unpacks Major Logue's coded diaries, revealing chilling truths about the Bootenal Springs massacre. Collard emphasizes the painful yet necessary journey of truth-telling, as descendants of victims and perpetrators grapple with their family legacies. Through personal narratives, the importance of reconciliation and healing within the community shines through, challenging colonial silence.

Lorena Allam, Indigenous affairs editor at Guardian Australia, and Sarah Collard, Indigenous affairs reporter, discuss a landmark coroner's inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four Aboriginal women. They highlight systemic failures and urgent calls for action to address the ‘epidemic of violence’ against First Nations women. The duo explores the interconnected issues of poverty, alcohol policies, and the urgent need for meaningful reforms. They also emphasize the emotional impact on families and the disparities in media coverage related to these tragedies.