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Donna Nelson removed as Derbarl Yerrigan chair as uncertainty shrouds detainment in Japan

Uncertainty remains over the fate of a West Australian Aboriginal community leader held in Japan, after the organisation she chaired removes her from the position.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Aboriginal health advocate and former Greens candidate Donna Nelson detained in Japan

The family of Donna Nelson — who is a Perth-based Aboriginal health advocate and former Greens candidate — is seeking answers after she was detained by Japanese authorities while on a personal trip overseas.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Indigenous families in Perth on edge after alleged bashing death of Cassius Turvey

Aboriginal families in Perth's east are afraid to let their children walk the streets after an Indigenous teenager was allegedly bashed to death while walking home from school with friends. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains images of a person who has…

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Coronial inquest into Veronica Nelson's death hears how she called for help in her final hours

A coronial inquest is examining why the 37-year-old died alone in a locked cell despite showing increasing signs of distress in the hours before her death. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of a person who has died.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Veronica Nelson made repeated calls for help before her death in custody, inquest hears

Melbourne coroner’s court hears audio of the 37-year-old Yorta Yorta woman screaming in pain in her prison cell

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022

Inquest into Aboriginal woman’s death in custody to examine healthcare in Victoria’s prisons

Earlier directions hearing was told Veronica Nelson cried for help several times in the hours before her death

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022