HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

'Change the date' debates about January 26 distract from the truth telling Australia needs to do

“Australia Day”, January 26, brings an annual debate of whether celebrations should continue or be moved to a different date. This clash of views means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to brace themselves every year for the annual influx of racism and hate on the streets, online and…

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023

Cassius Turvey murder accused Aleesha Gilmore, Mitchell Forth, Brodie Palmer face court

Aleesha Louise Gilmore, 20, Mitchell Colin Forth, 24 and Brodie Lee Palmer, 27 appear in court to face a charge of murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey, who died after suffering head injuries.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Morning Mail: Australian Open all hours, prison treaty fail, Alec Baldwin charged over shooting

Thansi Kokkinakis loses epic six-hour, five-setter against Andy Murray ending at 4am; Australia faces ignominy over UN torture pact; and Alex Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter case

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023

Indigenous teen's murder case in WA court

Jack Brearley has briefly appeared in a Perth court over the alleged murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey as he walked home from school in October.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

Cassius Turvey's alleged murderer Jack Brearley faces court again over Perth teenager's death

Perth teenager Cassius Turvey's alleged killer Jack Brearley faces court again, with the case again adjourned for a lengthy period so prosecutors can provide all the evidence they have to defence lawyers.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Lifesavers rescue 1,200 over holiday period in Australia – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023

Mechelle Turvey, mother of late Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey, to work with Western Australia's police

The grieving mother of an Indigenous Perth teenager — who died after allegedly being bashed while walking home from school — accepts a volunteer role with Western Australia's police.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Indigenous teen's mum to advise WA police

Mechelle Turvey will work with WA police after her son Cassius Turvey died after being allegedly bashed with a pole as he walked home from school in Perth.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

The racist killing of Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia

Alleged murder of Cassius is the latest in a number of attacks on Australia’s Indigenous children and young people.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2022

Morning Mail: police reject Lehrmann case ‘smears’, Warner ball-tampering claim, Sussexes’ doco drops

In today’s newsletter: union calls for judicial inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins case; sensational claim about cricket scandal; Harry and Meghan accuse media of ‘destroying’ them

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022