Australia's National Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 9
APRIL 2025
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C.Stewart (Wiradjuri) ‘'Court' in a Trap’ 2023, acrylic on canvas
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The Strength Within: Part 1
An interview with Stacey Edwards and Marie Mitchell
By VALS and Marie Mitchell

This interview was part of Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service’s Invasion Day webinar in January this year. The Q&A spoke to an incredible panel of First Nations people, each with their own unique experiences of the criminal legal system.

ISSUE NO. 9
5 MIN READ
Stacey Edwards, in front of one of her paintings at The Torch
Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 9
Two new artworks from First Nations artists
By The Torch

Including a piece about kids dancing and going walkabout and Chippa's interpretation of Country.

ISSUE NO. 9
2 MIN READ
Jarrod C (Gunditjmara people) ‘My Ancestors Looking Over Me and My Kids’ 2025, Acrylic on canvas
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 8

By The Torch

This is my interpretation of Country. The greens and browns take me back to the quiet and secluded areas I've worked on and stayed on whilst camping and living off Country.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

Government Report on First Nations Healthcare in Prisons Calls for Urgent Changes

By About Time

A wide-ranging report commissioned by the federal government has called for “urgent and proactive” system-level reforms to improve the standard of health care provided to First Nations people in prison.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 7

By The Torch

This goanna represents me and the dots represent the people in my life. The dots on the goanna are the loved ones in my life and the people who have had an impact and made a difference in my life.

3 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 7

February 2025

Keeping the Fire Burning

By About Time

About Time spoke to Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a First Nations activist and truth-teller, about his fight for sovereignty for Aboriginal people.

7 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

Sand Goanna Painting

By Matthew

The story of this painting is of a "Sand Goanna" which is the totem of a brother who has travelled through the "Dark Side" of life struggling on unstable ground.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 6

By The Torch

Four new artworks from First Nations artists.

3 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

Tree of Life

By Johno, Palawa People

The art and pottery rooms are good for us fellas to get together and share a space that is culturally relevant. It helps to strengthen our cultural ties and bond as Aboriginal men in a positive and helpful environment.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 6

December 2024

A Voice Behind Bars

By Geoff

Truth is ownership of the PAST.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 5

November 2024

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 5

By The Torch

Four new artworks from First Nations artists.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 5

November 2024

Future Dreaming Exhibition

By The Torch

Future Dreaming is an exhibition of 250 artworks created by First Nations artists incarcerated in Victorian prisons in 2024. Each artist has created an artwork that explores their concept of “Future Dreaming.”

3 MIN READ
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