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Dechlan Brennan

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About Dechlan Brennan

Dechlan Brennan is a Melbourne-based writer and a member of the Canberra Press Gallery, with a special interest in restorative justice and reform. He has previously written for Vice, The Saturday Paper, The Age, Crikey and The Diplomat, as well as appearing on the 7AM podcast.

All Articles by Dechlan Brennan
Man who raped girl in Indigenous community sentenced to 10 years in prison

Note: this report includes references to child abuse and details readers may find distressing. A man found guilty of raping a four-year-old girl after luring her away with a watermelon will spend at l...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 8, 2026
Pacific can't be a 'sacrifice zone', as advocates urge action to end fossil fuels era

The Pacific cannot be a "sacrifice zone" for the impacts of climate change, Indigenous leaders have told political leaders and dignitaries at a climate summit in Fiji.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 7, 2026
Inquiry urged into Commonwealth role in child removals

There must be an examination into what the Commonwealth is doing around First Nations child removals, Senator Lidia Thorpe says, as she calls for a parliamentary inquiry.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 7, 2026
Community rocked by deaths of two Aboriginal children

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the names and images of Indigenous children who have died.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 6, 2026
NT businesses claim through instant asset write-off

Northern Territory businesses claimed $47.5 million through the federal government's Instant Asset Write-Off scheme in the 2024-25 financial year, the government has said, with new data showing more t...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 6, 2026
Protest planned over NT Government’s decision to close homeless shelter

The closure of Darwin's largest homeless shelter continues to cause anger, with a protest planned outside the Australian Homelessness Conference set to be held in the city this week.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 6, 2026
NSW council's flag decision labelled 'shameful and insulting'

A decision by a regional New South Wales council to display only the Australian flag in its chambers, weeks after launching a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), has been labelled "shameful and insultin...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 5, 2026
‘Over 120 people’ left without accommodation as Minister urges YiSSA extension

The Minister for Indigenous Australians has implored the Northern Territory Government to extend the life of Darwin's largest homelessness facility for at least six more months before it closes this w...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 5, 2026
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