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Half a century ago, Barry Kennedy was taken from his family and forced into an abusive system that sought to obliterate his Indigenous heritage. Now, after the discovery of more than 1,000 bodies in unmarked graves at schools including his own, he reflects on the traditions that were erased, the friends he lost – and Canada’s new reckoning with that history.

Half a century ago, Barry Kennedy was taken from his family and forced into an abusive system that sought to obliterate his Indigenous heritage. Now, after the discovery of more than 1,000 bodies in unmarked graves at schools including his own, he reflects on the traditions that were erased, the friends he lost – and Canada’s new reckoning with that history.

The Morrison government has once again been accused of pork barrelling, this time with a scheme that promised $660m worth of new car parks. But despite a scathing report and no evidence of merit-based decision making, it seems there will be no consequences. Editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss why no one seems to be held to account

The Morrison government has once again been accused of pork barrelling, this time with a scheme that promised $660m worth of new car parks. But despite a scathing report and no evidence of merit-based decision making, it seems there will be no consequences. Editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss why no one seems to be held to account

Three years ago, when Lisa Townsend walked into a medically supervised injecting centre, she had been addicted to heroin, on and off, for 25 years. The benefits of supervised injecting facilities are well established, but that centre is one of only two of its kind in Australia, and plans for a third – in Melbourne’s CBD – have provoked a backlash. Science writer Donna Lu explores how these facilities work and Townsend reveals how one of them, and the people inside it, saved her life

Three years ago, when Lisa Townsend walked into a medically supervised injecting centre, she had been addicted to heroin, on and off, for 25 years. The benefits of supervised injecting facilities are well established, but that centre is one of only two of its kind in Australia, and plans for a third – in Melbourne’s CBD – have provoked a backlash. Science writer Donna Lu explores how these facilities work and Townsend reveals how one of them, and the people inside it, saved her life

A landmark report by Human Rights Watch has detailed accounts of pro-democracy students and academics in Australia who are being harassed and threatened over their comments relating to China. In some cases, people have been doxxed, and others claim their actions have been reported to Chinese authorities. Reporter Daniel Hurst explains why academics and students are experiencing this harassment, and what Australia can do about it

A landmark report by Human Rights Watch has detailed accounts of pro-democracy students and academics in Australia who are being harassed and threatened over their comments relating to China. In some cases, people have been doxxed, and others claim their actions have been reported to Chinese authorities. Reporter Daniel Hurst explains why academics and students are experiencing this harassment, and what Australia can do about it

Uncle Jack Charles is known as many things – an Indigenous activist, a survivor of the Stolen Generation, a former addict and a brilliant actor. The story of his life has been told many times, through documentary, memoir and theatre. Now, he is going on an incredible journey of self-discovery for the SBS show ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, where he traces his ancestry and reconnects with living family members. He speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about his life, career, and the impact of finding family

Uncle Jack Charles is known as many things – an Indigenous activist, a survivor of the Stolen Generation, a former addict and a brilliant actor. The story of his life has been told many times, through documentary, memoir and theatre. Now, he is going on an incredible journey of self-discovery for the SBS show ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, where he traces his ancestry and reconnects with living family members. He speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about his life, career, and the impact of finding family