Speaking Out

A government support program has been announced for people who lost money by the collapse of an Aboriginal Funeral Insurance provider.

Latoya Rule details her latest campaign for a nationwide ban on the use of Spit Hoods. 

Mark Holden and Latoya Rule are two young First Nations advocates making change happen.

Journalist Bridget Brennan recently took part in a Fellowship at the Reuters Institute at Oxford University.

Historian Ann Curthoys reflects on the historical significance of the Freedom Ride and a visit to Australia by African-American musician and activist, Paul Robeson.

Journalist, David Marr has written a book detailing his ancestors' role on the colonial frontier as part of the Native Police. 

The podcast delves into topics such as land rights, Indigenous constitutional recognition, family dynamics, social justice advocacy, Indigenous dispossession, Governor Darling's controversial legacy, transitioning leadership, government collaborations, and a tribute to Dr. Loechoe O'Donohue.

Dr. Lowitja O’Donoghue - a pioneering leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advancement and recognition.

First Nations writers seem to mostly avoid the crime genre. But why is that?

Lorena Allam, a Churchill Fellow studying truth-telling and journalism, discusses the importance of Indigenous representation in media, challenges faced by Indigenous journalists, and the power of storytelling. She also explores the role of journalism in truth-seeking, accuracy, fairness, and amplifying marginalized voices.