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ISSUE NO. 22
May 2026
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Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 22

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.

Palawa Songlines, B.Charles, Palawa people, 2025, acrylic on canvas

Palawa Songlines (pictured above)

By B.Charles
Palawa people
2025

This story represents the Songlines and stories of my people on the land of our Ancestors. While the men of my mob are protecting our sacred waterhole and waterways.

Woven Together – Stitched Over

By BO
Nari Nari people
2025

This painting is to honour all the wise and wonderful people I’ve met while in prison. I have learnt so much from you all. We all have a story, and in every story there is a lesson. Some are easy to learn, others take more time to process, but all are important if we choose to listen.

Palawa Songlines (pictured above)

By B.Charles
Palawa people
2025

This story represents the Songlines and stories of my people on the land of our Ancestors. While the men of my mob are protecting our sacred waterhole and waterways.

Woven Together – Stitched Over

By BO
Nari Nari people
2025

This painting is to honour all the wise and wonderful people I’ve met while in prison. I have learnt so much from you all. We all have a story, and in every story there is a lesson. Some are easy to learn, others take more time to process, but all are important if we choose to listen.

‘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

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Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 21

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 21

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I’m Proud to Say I’m an Aboriginal Man

By Matthew

I’m sick of doing crime, I’m sick of doing jail. It’s time to put pen to paper, and send this in the mail.

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ISSUE NO. 20

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Artwork From The Torch – Issue 20

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

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ISSUE NO. 20

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