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Introduction: Surviving War in the Burma Jungle What does it take to survive war when you are far from home, deep in the jungles of Burma during World War 2? For an English woman growing up in India, the answer lay in resilience, adaptability, and a strong moral compass shaped by her family’s values. This is not just a story about the war itself, but about a childhood influenced by the turbulent times and a father determined to combat corruption wherever he found it. Through her memories, we learn valuable lessons about honesty, survival, and personal integrity in wartime India...

Exposing the Realities of Fracking and Its Risks Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is often hailed by gas companies as a modern solution for accessing natural gas deep beneath the earth’s surface. They claim it is safe, contained, and environmentally friendly. But is that the whole truth? Evidence and public demonstrations have shown otherwise, especially when it comes to the chilling effects on our water table and the lies often told by fracking companies. What Fracking Companies Don’t Want You to Know When fracking companies promote their operations, they reassure communities that all gas is safely collected through their...

Harvesting: More Than Just Gathering Resources In Australia and beyond, harvesting plants is not just a means of survival or economic activity. For many Indigenous women, it has become a way to connect with culture and country, strengthening traditions while also providing a sustainable livelihood. The story of how the image of a seed on a card became a powerful tool in sharing those traditions offers inspiration for anyone interested in ethical, sustainable business practices. The Lotus: From Common Ingredient to Cultural Icon The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a prevalent species in Australia, producing an abundance of seeds. Traditionally, these...

Understanding Corruption in Western Australia’s Mining Sector Mining in Western Australia, particularly at sites such as Yakabindie, has long been shrouded in controversy. The intersection of resource extraction and Indigenous land rights is complicated further by allegations of corruption. Corruption not only threatens the protection of sacred sites but also undermines the rights and voices of Indigenous communities. In this post, we expose how systemic corruption shapes the mining of nickel at Yakabindie and the troubling stories behind it. The Story of Yakabindie: Allegations and Evidence The Role of Indigenous Australians Yakabindie is located on land rich in both nickel...

The Tragic Custody Death of Stephen Wardle: A Family’s Search for Answers When discussing deaths in custody, few cases somberly exemplify the need for accountability and transparency more than the tragic loss of Stephen Wardle. Over thirty years have passed since Stephen died in police custody at East Perth, yet the truth behind his untimely death remains riddled with controversy, secrecy, and alleged cover-up by the Western Australian state government and police force. In this second part of our series, we amplify the voices of families like Stephen’s, who relentlessly pursue justice despite systemic barriers. Uncovering the Facts: Postmortem Revelations...