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NT Police flags 'consequences' for Constable Zachary Rolfe after 2,500 word statement about Kumanjayi Walker investigation

The lawyer for members of Kumanjayi Walker's family told the inquest comments Constable Zachary Rolfe made about Mr Walker were "deplorable".

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Zachary Rolfe may have tried to pervert course of justice with open letter, inquest told

Barrister for NT police says force is ‘extremely concerned’ by 2,500 word statement by Rolfe, who was acquitted of all charges in relation to shooting of Kumanjayi Walker

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

Renewed calls for short-term accommodation in Katherine as visitors from remote NT communities sleep rough

Ruth Rory has travelled eight hours by bus to Katherine from the remote Northern Territory community of Borroloola. Without safe and affordable accommodation, she's forced to sleep at a public toilet block.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

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Failure to protect Indigenous children from violence at home ‘funnels’ them into crime, Queensland report finds

Research on justice and support systems says current approach creates further trauma, resulting in lifelong consequences

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

Religious schools can build a community of faith without discriminating. The law should reflect that

In 2018, Australians were shocked to learn that religious schools still had the right to discriminate against LGBTQ students and staff.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023

Former Eurobodalla mayor Liz Innes fined after growing $250k worth of cannabis

The lawyer for a former South Coast mayor who pleaded guilty to cultivating more than $250,000 worth of cannabis has told a court her client is aware she let everybody down but she is "only human".

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

'Warped' bid to throw Matthew Guy out of parliament

Independent candidate David Vincent, who lost to former opposition leader Matthew Guy in last year's state election, is attempting to have Mr Guy impeached.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

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When it comes to the voice, Indigenous politics cannot be reduced to ‘left’ and ‘right’

I am not an active supporter of either the yes or no campaigns but I will listen to all opinions and perspectives carefully

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023

Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady

The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%…

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2023

Male detainee dies at Alexander Maconochie Centre after 'incident' sends jail into lockdown

ACT police will investigate the death of a detainee inside Canberra's only jail, which occurred on Sunday afternoon.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

NT Deputy Police Commissioner Murray Smalpage among witnesses scheduled as Kumanjayi Walker inquest resumes

Constable Zachary Rolfe was expected to appear in this block of hearings, but is due to appeal a decision compelling him to give evidence in April.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Ex-NSW Greens MP Jeremy Buckingham to head Legalise Cannabis Party upper house ticket

Jeremy Buckingham was a Greens Upper House MP from 2011 to 2018, when he sensationally quit the party. Next month, he will head the upper house ticket for the Legalise Cannabis Party.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Rolfe trying to pervert course of justice, lawyers say

Lawyers for the NT Police have told an inquest into the death of Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker the officer who shot him is trying to intimidate witnesses.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Queensland human rights commissioner says police must watch for vigilante activity

Police have repeatedly warned against vigilantism but there are growing concerns that recent heightened debate might increase risk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

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ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

AFP to launch campaign urging multicultural communities to report foreign interference

The Australian Federal Police is launching a new grassroots education campaign aimed at boosting awareness of foreign interference in multicultural communities, as fears grow many potential crimes are going unreported.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 26, 2023

Lidia Thorpe Won’t Be Charged For Protesting Police Violence At Sydney Mardi Gras Fkn Good

No cops at Pride.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

NSW Labor unveils election plan for Metro lines, but stops short of committing to Coalition's pledge

New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023

'Our voice must be heard': Indigenous leaders call on government to enable, not do

Indigenous leaders are determined to make sure calls for a Voice to Parliament don't fall on deaf ears.

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

NSW police says Lidia Thorpe will not be charged for blocking Mardi Gras float

Social media video shows senator laying in front of a float, temporarily blocking Oxford Street parade

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Federal senator Lidia Thorpe halts Sydney's Mardi Gras parade with police protest

Federal senator Lidia Thorpe says she lay on the ground in front of a float — interrupting the parade until she was removed by officers — to protest against police violence.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Gippsland elders weigh in on Voice to Parliament, call for diversity of views

Indigenous leaders from Gippsland call for more details on the working logistics of a fair and equitable Voice to Parliament, warning that it must reflect the diversity of different cultural lore and practices.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023

Fans and stars farewell Olivia Newton-John – as it happened

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AAP · Feb 25, 2023

Lidia Thorpe 'moved on' from Mardi Gras march by police

Lidia Thorpe was filmed temporarily halting the Sydney Mardi Gras parade before she was asked to leave the march.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

The women hoping to be voted into lower house at NSW election

Kellie Sloane insists she is venturing into New South Wales politics, which has a lower house known as the bear pit, with her eyes wide open. She's one of a number of women hoping to make their mark at the upcoming election.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

Yuendumu prepares for the inquest into Kumanjayi Walker's death to resume in Alice Springs

The community of Yuendumu is quiet now, but it's about to be back under the national spotlight as the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes.

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