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.

In this insightful discussion, Sarah Collard, an Indigenous affairs reporter for Guardian Australia, reveals her groundbreaking investigation into Major Logue's coded diaries. She uncovers the chilling history of the 1854 Winter massacre at Bootenal Springs, challenging the ‘colonial silence’ perpetuated by descendants of both settlers and victims. Sarah emphasizes the importance of truth-telling for healing and reconciliation, while recounting her powerful encounters with both Yamaji people and settler descendants. These personal stories highlight the urgent need for honesty about Australia’s past.