Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

Australia's National
Prison Newspaper

ISSUE NO. 14
September 2025
ISSUE NO. 14
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September 2025

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C.Stewart (Wiradjuri) ‘'Court' in a Trap’ 2023, acrylic on canvas
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Yarning With People in Prison to Create a Training for Lawyers
By Georgie Halse

Justice should be upheld for all of those who seek legal support, particularly those from First Nations communities.

ISSUE NO. 14
2 MIN READ
Jilbi Coming Together
By Geoff, Scott, Dave and Ned

This is an exciting initiative, and, as older Aboriginal men, we are genuinely committed to this. We understand suffering and great loss.

ISSUE NO. 14
2 MIN READ
“Spiritual Healing Spiritual Calling” by Isaac, available to purchase from Boom Gate Gallery
Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 14
By The Torch

Including a piece about reconnecting to family and another about the lands of the Namoi River People.

ISSUE NO. 14
2 MIN READ
“Reconnect” by Putecharung, Kamu people, acrylic on canvas, 2024
Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 13

August 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 13

The Torch

Including a piece about "Cave Dreaming" and another about perspective.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 13

August 2025

Staying Connected to Culture in Prison

By The Brothers

We have been inspired to talk about the legal system that makes us the most incarcerated culture in this country.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 12

July 2025

The Creation of Artwork By Aalayah

By Kelly-Marie Margreot Roma Flanagan “AKA” ArtworkByAalayah

This is not the journey I planned. I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I want to go to prison and become an artist. I better start applying to all the different gangs and drug dealers and see who is hiring.’ No, that’s not how it happened. In fact, the road was a lot darker, violent and overall ruthless.

4 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 11

June 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 11

By The Torch

Including a piece about moving forward and another about seasons in Northern Australia.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 11

June 2025

The Strength Within: Part 3

By VALS and Marie Mitchell

My name is Johnathan Binge and I’m Gamilaraay/Gamilaroi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggyirr. I was born in Moree, that’s my country, but currently living in Naarm now. I’m just a black fella moving through the motions!

7 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 10

May 2025

Rainbow Serpent

By Donny

Donny is a proud Worimi man and likes spending his time doing dot art. Donny completed this painting while incarcerated at Borallon Training & Correction Centre in Queensland.

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 10

May 2025

The Strength Within: Part 2

By VALS and Marie Mitchell

My name is Flick. I'm a Ngarrindjeri woman from South Australia. I spent a lot of my younger years in prison.

6 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 9

April 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 9

By The Torch

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

2 MIN READ

ISSUE NO. 9

April 2025

The Strength Within: Part 1

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.

5 MIN READ

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
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