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Thorpe: Racism inquiry welcomed, but action, not reports, is needed
One of the Albanese government's most outspoken critics on the need to combat ra...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Mar 2026
This is the side of Australia no one wants to talk about
Warning: this article contains examples of racist abuse. This is the side of Aus...
Nicole Brown 26 Jan 2026
WA Police won't shut comments on Facebook posts despite racist and potentially defamatory replies
WA Police will not shut comments on their Facebook pages, or increase moderation...
Giovanni Torre 26 May 2025
Willie Rioli leads Port to vital win after tumultuous week
Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli lit up the SCG on Sunday to give his side an imp...
Giovanni Torre 21 Apr 2025
Nova Peris stands up for Rioli family
Former Olympian and senator Nova Peris has stood up for a one-time school friend...
Andrew Mathieson 18 Apr 2025
Collingwood fan accused of racially abusing Brisbane's Charlie Cameron

The AFL has launched an investigation into the accused racial abuse of Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron. An allegation on social media that a Collingwood fan in attendance vilified the proud Lardil...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 19, 2023
Federal government funds push to boost "digital inclusion" for Indigenous communities

The Federal government has announced a $10 million boost to address digital inclusion for Indigenous communities. The new strategy promises many benefits, however increased access to the cyber world a...

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Jess Whaler Jul 31, 2023
First Peoples' Assembly urges Facebook to do more to combat racism

The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has issued the following open letter to Facebook on racism proliferating on the social media platform.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 26, 2023
Stan Grant to step away from QandA, other media duties, after racist backlash to coronation commentary

Wiradjuri journalist, presenter and international affairs analyst Stan Grant is stepping away from media duties for an indefinite period after a wave of racist abuse sparked by his honest and accurate...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 19, 2023
Online hate whips up crowd to target home of Aboriginal children in Queensland

Around 60 people circled a house in Rockhampton on Sunday sparked by a series of negative online remarks aimed at two Aboriginal children who were believed to reside in the home.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 8, 2023
The cool and the beautiful: pursuing better experiences for First Nations people online

The internet is a strange beast. It bears both benefits and risks, and Australia's First Nations people know its paradoxical nature better than most.

West Coast Eagles star Liam Ryan's sons targeted in racial slur

A racist slur aimed at the sons of Yamatji West Coast star Liam Ryan has been widely condemned. A photograph of Ryan's twin toddlers was featured on 7AFL's Twitter account showing them at the West Coa...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 21, 2022
Jimblah drops track addressing the toll of racism

Producer, MC and vocalist Jimblah has dropped a new track in response to racism in the AFL and beyond. Titled Lean On Me, the song features former AFL great Marlon Motlop.

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Teisha Cloos Aug 31, 2021
AFL failing to deal with online racism beyond public statements

Please note: This story contains reference to someone who has died. Racism and racial attacks within the AFL community and towards AFL players has been on the rise, fuelled by fake accounts on social...

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Teisha Cloos Aug 9, 2021
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