If you’ve ever tried to “find the list of all Aboriginal tribes in NSW,” you’ve probably noticed a problem straight away:  there isn’t one definitive, universally-agreed list . That’s not because Aboriginal identity is unclear—quite the opposite. It’s because New South Wales contains  many layers of Aboriginal belonging  (Nations, language groups, dialects, clans/family groups), and  Country boundaries don’t function like modern cadastral lines . They can overlap, shift seasonally, and...

From Aboriginal resistance to invasion and dispossession, through the land rights movement, to campaigns for racial equality, workers’ rights, and social justice, protest has been central to how Australians have challenged injustice and demanded change. At its best, protest in this country has been lawful, principled, and grounded in respect for human dignity. What's in a Word: Australia, Protest, Language, and the Case for Renewed Hate Speech Laws Australia is a nation shaped by protest. CEO...

WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains references to people who have passed away, as well as material relating to traumatic historical events, violence, and deaths in custody. Article One: The Crisis We Cannot Ignore – Understanding Aboriginal Deaths in Custody As a proud descendant of the Anaiwan, Ngarigo, and Wiradjuri peoples, my identity and work are shaped by the strength, resilience, and survival of the ancestors who walked this...