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Mechelle Turvey awarded OAM for service to WA Indigenous communities
Mechelle Turvey, a prominent Indigenous advocate and anti-violence campaigner in...
Natasha Clark 8 Jun 2026
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Indigenous Australians have had a significant impact on society throughout 2025....
'They're monsters': Indigenous teen's murderers get life in prison
A murdered Indigenous teenager's heartbroken mother has expressed her fury at hi...
Aaron Bunch 28 Jun 2025
Cassius 'robbed of life' as killers face jail
A murdered Indigenous teenager who was chased into bushland and beaten to death...
Aaron Bunch 27 Jun 2025
Cassius tried to stop fight before 'racist' murder
A murdered Indigenous teenager who was chased into bushland and beaten to death...
Aaron Bunch 27 Jun 2025
Murder of Cassius was racial, heinous: mum

The murder of an Indigenous teenager who was chased into bushland and beaten with a metal pole during a heinous racist attack has shattered lives and left a community living in fear, his heartbroken m...

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Aaron Bunch Jun 26, 2025
"From Sparks to Flames": Blak businesses have the fuel to start generational wealth change

The 17th AEMEE conference welcomed Indigenous business leaders, owners and stakeholders for a two-day focus on maximising future opportunities to grow the sector, with an eye on sustainability.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 2, 2024
Mechelle Turvey named Australian of the Year for WA

Mechelle Turvey, the mother of fatally bashed Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey, has been named WA's 2024 Australian of the Year. Ms Turvey became an advocate for victims of crime after her 15-year-o...

Cassius Turvey honoured after unveiling of 'Forever 15' memorial

The life of 15-year-old Noongar boy, Cassius Turvey will be forever remembered after the unveiling of a new memorial. In a heartfelt tribute marking one year since the emotional candlelight vigil held...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 1, 2023
Cassius Turvey memorial set to be unveiled on Halloween

Although the one year anniversary of Cassius Turvey's death has already passed, a memorial is set to be unveiled in honour of the 15-year-old.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 19, 2023
Mechelle Turvey gives to community groups that played a role in the life of her son Cassius

Mechelle Turvey has donated generously to community groups that played a role in the life of her late son, Cassius. Eight months have passed since the death of 15 year-old Noongar boy Cassius Turvey a...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jun 21, 2023
Three more charged with murder of Cassius Turvey face court

The additional three people arrested for the murder of Cassius Turvey appeared in Perth's Magistrates Court Friday morning and were remanded into custody.

Emma Ruben Emma Ruben Jan 20, 2023
Trial of accused killer of Cassius Turvey adjourned until March

The trial of the man charged with the murder of Cassius Turvey, Jack Steven James Brearley, has again been adjourned. Three months after the death of Boorloo (Perth) teenager, Brearley appeared in Sup...

Emma Ruben Emma Ruben Jan 18, 2023
Mechelle Turvey, mother of Cassius, takes on voluntary advisor role with WA Police

WARNING: This story features the name of a deceased Aboriginal person, which has been used with the permission of their family. Mechelle Turvey, the mother of Cassius Turvey, has accepted a volunteer...

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Rhiannon Clarke Jan 6, 2023
Cassius Turvey's accused killer returns to court in wake of nationwide vigils

The case against Cassius Turvey's alleged murderer Jack Steven James Brearley will resume after Christmas following a brief court hearing on Wednesday.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 10, 2022
'No such thing as wrong place, wrong time for Aboriginal children on Country': Sydney stands in solidarity with Cassius Turvey

The thousands-strong crowd on Gadigal land gathering in the fight for justice and honouring the life of Cassius Turvey heard the rousing declaration "no black child is ever, ever, ever in the wrong pl...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 3, 2022
Tired and in mourning, Cassius Turvey's' family is making Australia face its racism reality

The family of Cassius Turvey, the Yamatji-Noongar boy whose death is making Australians reflect on the deep-rooted racism still present in society looked tired, yet grateful, for all the hard work the...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 3, 2022
Thousands turn out for powerful #JusticeforCassius rally in Boorloo's heart

Thousands gathered in the heart of Boorloo (Perth) on Wednesday to honour the life and mourn the death of Cassius Turvey, and to call for justice and change.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 2, 2022
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