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ISSUE NO. 20
March 2026
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I’m Proud to Say I’m an Aboriginal Man

By
Matthew

Matthew writes from a prison in NSW.

'Lizard and Snake Dreaming' by Stephen Feeney, acrylic on canvas, available on Boom Gate Gallery

I’m sick of doing crime

I’m sick of doing jail

It’s time to put pen to paper

And send this in the mail

As I currently sit in jail

Bathurst jail I am

I’m an Aboriginal man from Wellington

And Wiradjuri is my clan

I grew up on Nanima mission

What a perfect place to go fishing

Kicking back on country

On my home land

I’m proud to say

I’m an Aboriginal man

I’m sick of doing crime

I’m sick of doing jail

It’s time to put pen to paper

And send this in the mail

As I currently sit in jail

Bathurst jail I am

I’m an Aboriginal man from Wellington

And Wiradjuri is my clan

I grew up on Nanima mission

What a perfect place to go fishing

Kicking back on country

On my home land

I’m proud to say

I’m an Aboriginal man

This
article
was originally printed in the
March 2026
edition of About Time.

‘It’s Changing Lives’: New Program Helping First Nations Women Find Housing After Prison

By Denham Sadler

Tracy was one of many women released from prison straight into homelessness. Thanks to the Homeward Sisters program, Tracy was able to secure priority housing that meets her needs.

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By Denham Sadler

First Nations music legend Roger Knox has played everywhere from huge music festivals in the USA to the Sydney Opera House. But he says the shows that mean the most to him are the ones he played in prisons around Australia.

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4 MIN READ

Celebrating NAIDOC Week!

By About Time

To celebrate NAIDOC week, we’re showcasing First Nations art submissions. We acknowledge the fierce First Nations people and Elders across the country advocating for justice.

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ISSUE NO. 24

4 MIN READ

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 23

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ