ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

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C.Stewart (Wiradjuri) ‘'Court' in a Trap’ 2023, acrylic on canvas

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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.

ISSUE NO. 20
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'Lizard and Snake Dreaming' by Stephen Feeney, acrylic on canvas, available on Boom Gate Gallery

Artwork From The Torch – Issue 20

By The Torch

Two new artworks from First Nations artists.

ISSUE NO. 20
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Palawa Songlines, B.Charles, 2025, Palawa people, acrylic on canvas

Previous Editions

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
ISSUE NO. 7
February 2025

Artwork From The Torch – Issue No. 7

By The Torch

This goanna represents me and the dots represent the people in my life. The dots on the goanna are the loved ones in my life and the people who have had an impact and made a difference in my life.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 7
February 2025

Keeping the Fire Burning

By About Time

About Time spoke to Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a First Nations activist and truth-teller, about his fight for sovereignty for Aboriginal people.

7 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 6
December 2024

Sand Goanna Painting

By Matthew

The story of this painting is of a "Sand Goanna" which is the totem of a brother who has travelled through the "Dark Side" of life struggling on unstable ground.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 6
December 2024

Tree of Life

By Johno, Palawa People

The art and pottery rooms are good for us fellas to get together and share a space that is culturally relevant. It helps to strengthen our cultural ties and bond as Aboriginal men in a positive and helpful environment.

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ISSUE NO. 6
December 2024

A Voice Behind Bars

By Geoff

Truth is ownership of the PAST.

2 MIN READ

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