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Exclusive: 13-year-old pinned down and thrown by police officer on train speaks out
The young Aboriginal girl who was pinned to the floor and thrown into a train se...
Giovanni Torre 17 Apr 2026
'Under investigation': Indigenous woman found dead in Kimberley home
Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a 32-year-old Indigenou...
Rhiannon Clarke 16 Dec 2024
WA family seeks answers after young Aboriginal man's death
The family of Tyrone Smith is calling for answers following his recent death aft...
Rhiannon Clarke 4 Dec 2024
Aboriginal Legal Service lodges complaint with WA Police Commissioner after children arrested at rehabilitation program
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA has written to the state's police commissione...
Giovanni Torre 25 Nov 2024
WA Police target Indigenous youth rehabilitation event, arresting three boys in front of other children

Police arrived without warning at a youth rehabilitation event co-run by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA with five cars, arresting three boys participating in the program on Thursday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 14, 2024
“Unlawful, unreasonable, oppressive, and unjust”: Arrest of Aboriginal teenager by WA Police criticised by Crime and Corruption Commission

Western Australia's Crime and Corruption Commission has slammed the arrest of a 14-year-old Aboriginal girl by WA Police, labelling the actions of officers as "unlawful, unreasonable, oppressive, and...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 29, 2024
Celebrated Indigenous artist, family rescued from flooded WA outback

Two of the seven people who were found alive after being missing for days in the flooded outback have been revealed as celebrated artist Lennard Walker and Mr Rictor, whose family is the last known gr...

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Grace Baldwin Mar 15, 2024
Noongar man who died in prison asked for heart medication and was refused - advocates, family

This report contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. A 41-year-old man who died in prison in Western Australia last week asked for his heart medication before his death, advocates and f...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Nov 13, 2023
WA Police issue, then withdraw, Violence Restraining Order on seven-year-old Indigenous child

A video of a Western Australian police officer serving a Violence Restraining Order on a seven-year-old Indigenous child has been shared on social media.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 7, 2023
WA government and police are failing Indigenous women and children, Senate inquiry hears

A leading Indigenous human rights and anti-violence expert has called for more effort from the Western Australian government and police to protect Aboriginal women and children.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 5, 2023
WA authorities investigating death of Indigenous man at Albany Regional Prison

Western Australian police are investigating the death of an Aboriginal man who was unable to be revived after being found in his prison cell on Thursday.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Aug 12, 2023
Police Minister says "you are the one responsible for your own safety" after police car gravely injures Indigenous woman

WA Police Minister Paul Papalia has said pedestrians are responsible for their own safety in the wake of a young Indigenous woman being left fighting for her life after she was struck down by a police...

EXCLUSIVE: Civil action announced after WA Coroners court finds police acted "appropriately" in deaths in custody case

Please note: This story contains reference to someone who has died. The families of two Aboriginal boys who drowned in the Swan River while being pursued by police have filed writs in the District Cou...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 18, 2022
Local Fitzroy Crossing groups working to turn the tide

In Fitzroy Crossing, Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services is working with families, local organisations, the shire and others to build a positive pathway for the community's youth and children.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 7, 2022
Mining heritage role helps ex-cop and Miss NAIDOC Perth Nikki Trigwell find her true identity

Perth's 2022 Miss NAIDOC Nikki Trigwell shined bright on stage with her crown on Saturday night as a proud Indigenous woman who isn't ashamed of being who she truly is.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jun 9, 2022
Young Noongar-Yamatji police officer Cohen Taylor crowned WA's first Mr NAIDOC

Cohen Taylor has made history for being crowned Perth's first Mr NAIDOC, a special moment for the young Noongar-Yamatji man. Born in Osborne Park, Taylor's family frequently moved around until they se...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Jun 7, 2022
Fitzroy Crossing homes and businesses hit again

Ongoing crimes in Fitzroy Crossing have raised community concerns that the town doesn't have the resources to protect people and their property.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 12, 2022
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