Good afternoon. A new, disturbing revelation has come to light – the possibility of secret graves on the grounds of one of the most violent and abusive institutions of the Stolen Generations era.
Ground-penetrating radar has detected “high priority anomalies” at Kinchela Aboriginal Boys’ Training Home on the north coast of New South Wales. Those signal patterns in “other contexts have proven to be human burials”.
Survivors are calling on the NSW and federal governments to urgently fund further searches of the entire property. Read survivor accounts of the violent abuse suffered at the institution.
Top news
Catherine King in spotlight over Qatar Airways | The transport minister said the treatment of Australian women subjected to bodily inspections at Doha airport in 2020 was “a factor” in rejecting the Qatari request for extra flights to Australia. King also said she consulted with federal colleagues ahead of the controversial decision appear, which appeared to contrast with comments made by trade minister, Don Farrell. “I can’t say that I specifically had a conversation with her, but I’m aware her department made it clear they were dealing with this issue and going to make a decision,” he said.
One dead in WA shooting | Police are negotiating with an armed man outside of Kellerberrin in Western Australia, after revealing this morning they were hunting an individual allegedly involved in a shooting incident that left another man dead. “The situation is still unfolding. Residents in the area are advised to remain alert,” police said.
Albanese holds ‘constructive’ talks with Chinese premier | The prime minister met Li Qiang on the sidelines of the East Asia summit in Jakarta. Albanese said the talks were “positive” and covered a range of issues, including China’s economic outlook, Taiwan and the fate of Australians detained in China.
Father charged in fatal Sydney crash | The father of a man arrested over a crash that killed a Sydney brother and sister has been charged with helping to cover up his son’s alleged crime.
Inquiry into sexual abuse at Melbourne school | The inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris primary school in Melbourne’s south-east will investigate allegations at 18 other state schools where the same teachers also worked.
India or Bharat? | As India prepares to host the G20 summit this weekend, state-issued invitations sent to world leaders using the word “Bharat” have ignited rumours that Narendra Modi’s nationalist government might plan to phase out the country’s English name.
Mexico set for first female president | Mexico will almost certainly have its first female president in 2024, after the governing Morena party and the opposition coalition both chose women as their candidates.
Israel imposing apartheid, says former Mossad chief | Tamir Pardo joins a growing number of prominent Israelis to compare the occupation of the West Bank to South Africa’s defunct system of racial oppression. Pardo’s views will have added impact because of the high regard for Mossad in Israel.
Apple shares fall after China iPhone ban | China has reportedly banned officials at central government agencies from using or bringing iPhones and other foreign-branded devices into the office. The development prompted Apple shares to fall 3.6%.
In video
Stolen Generations – survivors of Kinchela boys’ home share their stories
Roger ‘Pigeon’ Jarrett and Richard ‘Bear’ Campbell spent their formative years in one of the most violent and abusive institutions of the Stolen Generations era — Kinchela Aboriginal Boys’ Training Home near Kempsey, NSW. They spoke with Guardian Australia about their experience – watch the seven-minute video.
What they said …
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“Raising interest rates and tightening policy can make you very unpopular, as I know all too well. This means that it is easier for an independent central bank to do this than it is for politicians.” – Philip Lowe
Lowe used his final public remarks as governor of the Reserve Bank to defend his decisions and past controversial comments.
In numbers
The Australian Conservation Foundation said the new listings highlighted the urgent need for environmental reform. “Australia has a woeful track record when it comes to protecting our unique animals and plants.”
Before bed read
Approving new coalmines while pledging climate action is an untenable position – and the Albanese government knows it, writes our climate and environment editor, Adam Morton.
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