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I Travelled Across Remote Australia: The Inspiring Story of Uncle Banjo Wumpi Kettle, Last Great Stockman of Cape York
Journey Through Remote Australia: Meeting a Living Legend Australia is a land of vast horizons, weathered faces, and stories that echo across the ages. My journey into remote Australia led me to Coen, a small town at the heart of Cape York. My destination? The humble home of Uncle Banjo Wumpi Kettle, famously known as the last great stockman of the Cape. Sitting on his porch with a steaming cup of tea, Uncle Banjo welcomed me with booming laughter and heartfelt pride. For hours, I was immersed in the yarns of a man whose life is woven into the rugged...
Native Title Land Part 1: How English Land Laws Changed Australian Lands Forever
Understanding Land: The Doctrine of Terra Nullius Land is more than just physical ground—it's culture, history, and identity. It's shocking to realize that over 200 years ago, English land laws, in particular the doctrine of terra nullius, utterly transformed the course of Australia's history. Having spent six months seeking permission to sit down with the President of the Native Title Tribunal in Perth, we finally had our chance in December 2016. Over tea and conversation, we unearthed fascinating stories about how land, law, and legacy intersect in Australia. What is Terra Nullius and Why Does it Matter? Terra nullius is...
Deaths in Custody Part 1: Why Australia's Criminal Justice System Is Still Failing
Introduction: Understanding Deaths in Custody Deaths in custody remain a deeply complex and troubling issue across Australia. Despite decades of inquiries and recommendations, the nation continues to grapple with the failures of its criminal justice system. In this first part of our series, we draw on exclusive insights from Australia's leading criminologist Chris Cuneen, a state prison CEO, and an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Over two years, our team traveled to three Australian states, conducting and editing in-depth interviews that reveal why the implementation of vital recommendations is still lacking—thirty years after the Royal Commission into deaths in custody. What...
Survival in the Burma Jungle: The Incredible Story of a Wasbie Woman in World War 2
Introduction: A Testament to Survival in the Burma Jungle Surviving the terrors of World War 2 demanded more than courage — it called for resourcefulness, quick thinking, and a relentless will to live. In the dense Burma jungle, a remarkable English woman, serving with the Women’s Auxiliary Service Burma (WASBIE), showed the world what true survival means. Through exclusive interviews spread over two insightful days, she recounts her experiences, from the challenges of delivering food rations to British soldiers to a poignant moment with a wounded Sikh soldier aboard a medical evacuation plane. Her survival journey is one of resilience,...
Dangers of Gas Fracking Mining: The Risks Most People Don’t Realise
Understanding Fracking: What Is Gas Fracking Mining? Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a relatively new method of extracting gas from deep underground. Since the early 2000s, energy companies found a way to access pockets of gas by 'popping' small gas bubbles trapped in rock layers. This involves drilling deep below the earth and making a sharp turn underground, often passing through or near the water table. For many, fracking sounds like a modern marvel, but experts from think tanks in Canberra warn that it comes with real, significant dangers—many of which go unrecognised by the general public. The Hidden Dangers...