Aboriginal deaths in custody

Another Closing the Gap Report admits to failure

This year's Closing the Gap report provides more damning evidence of the colonialist approach to First Nations people. Isaac Nellist reports.

No verdict in Wiradjuri man Dwayne Johnstone murder trial

The jury has been dismissed after a three-week trial of a New South Wales prison officer accused of murdering Wiradjuri man Dwayne Johnstone. Rachel Evans reports.

Video: David Shoebridge on justice and a federal ICAC

David Shoebridge talks about a federal ICAC, the Restoration of Territory Rights Bill, the failure to implement the findings of the Royal Commission into Black Deaths in Custody and the challenges of work-life balance.

Protesters mark 15 years of the NT intervention, demand police in First Nations communities be disarmed

Protesters gathered around the country, in response to a call out from Yuendumu Elders, to demand police be prohibited from taking guns into remote First Nations communities and justice for Kumanjayi Walker. Isaac Nellist and Chloe DS report.

Marchers demand no guns for police in Aboriginal communities

Hundreds marched through Sydney to demand justice for Kumanjayi Walker and the many other First Nations people killed in custody. Video by Peter Boyle.

Dunghutti activist Paul Silva calls on Albanese to ‘step up’ on Black deaths in custody

Paul Silva talks to Paul Gregoire about prospects for real change for First Nations peoples under the new Labor government. 

Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson’s pleas ignored in custody, inquest told

The Victorian Coroners Court has just completed public hearings in a coronial inquest into the death of Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman Veronica Nelson. Chris Slee reports.

Pat O’Shane calls for police accountability on International Day Against Police Brutality

Outspoken former magistrate and Kuku Yalanji woman Pat O’Shane said the people of Yuendemu deserved better on International Day Against Police Brutality. Renee Lees reports.

Kumanjayi Walker’s family: ‘Keep fighting for justice’

The family of Kumanjayi Walker and Yuendumu Elders have condemned the not guilty verdict, handed down by the jury, in the murder trial of police officer Zachary Rolfe. Kerry Smith reports.

Pat O’Shane eyes off Canberra: ‘I’m going to be a bulldozer’

Former New South Wales magistrate and Kuku Yalanji elder Pat O’Shane intends to take her trailblazing attitude to government to force much-needed change in the areas of climate, corruption and social justice.

Aboriginal teenager dead: Jai Wright’s family calls for independent investigation

The family of a 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, who was killed in a collision with an unmarked police car, has called for an independent investigation into how he died. Isaac Nellist reports.

TJ Hickey is not forgotten

Gail Hickey led the march through Redfern to remember the death of her son, TJ Hickey, 18 years ago. Isaac Nellist reports.