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ISSUE NO. 15
October 2025
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Storytelling Through Painting

By
Michael

Michael writes from a prison in Tasmania.

Hi

My name’s Michael. I am writing to show you my paintings. I am a proud Palawa man from North East Tasmania.

The painting’s story is: we hunt the food that lives on this country as our ancestors did in the past and give thanks to the food and return what we can’t take, and the Spirit goes back to the land.

I had a blast painting these two paintings. Hope you enjoy also.

Kind regards,

Michael

Hi

My name’s Michael. I am writing to show you my paintings. I am a proud Palawa man from North East Tasmania.

The painting’s story is: we hunt the food that lives on this country as our ancestors did in the past and give thanks to the food and return what we can’t take, and the Spirit goes back to the land.

I had a blast painting these two paintings. Hope you enjoy also.

Kind regards,

Michael

‘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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ISSUE NO. 24

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

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By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ