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ISSUE NO. 18
January 2026
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Artwork From The Torch – Issue 18

Since 2011 The Torch has been providing art, cultural and arts industry support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria through its Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program.

'Reconnecting With Family', S. Baker, 2024, acrylic on canvas

Reconnecting With Family

By S. Baker
Yorta Yorta/Bunurong people
2024

This painting represents me as the goanna, going back home to freedom, reconnecting with my dad, mum, brother and sister and the rest of family, and going back to Country.

Reconnecting With Family

By S. Baker
Yorta Yorta/Bunurong people
2024

This painting represents me as the goanna, going back home to freedom, reconnecting with my dad, mum, brother and sister and the rest of family, and going back to Country.

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 23

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

Mob

ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ

‘Keep Your Spirit Strong and Healthy’: Q&A With Hannah McGlade

Interviewed by About Time

In this interview with About Time, Hannah discusses what motivates her and her message to Mob in prison around the country.

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ISSUE NO. 23

3 MIN READ

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 22

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 22

2 MIN READ

‘Justice For Jeffrey’: Family Pushes For Answers at Coronial Inquest

By Denham Sadler

A coronial inquest into the death in custody of proud Noongar man Jeffrey Winmar has ended after two weeks of hearings.

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ISSUE NO. 22

2 MIN READ

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