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Myall Creek apology
The Herald apologises for its coverage of the infamous 1838 Indigenous massacre after it advocated for the exoneration of nearly a dozen white murderers early in the masthead’s history.
- Editorial
- Opinion
The Herald has a proud history of telling Australia’s story. But on Myall Creek, we failed dismally
We agree truth is an essential force for reconciliation, and on the 185th anniversary of the massacre offer an apology for our unacceptable historical coverage.
- The Herald's View
I’ve told many tales of tragedy, but never one as haunting as this
Peter FitzSimons recreates one of the darkest chapters in Australian history.
- Peter FitzSimons
‘The more you look, the more gruesome it gets’: Coming to terms with a brutal Australian massacre
The past can be a tricky place. Knowing what happened is one thing; accepting it is another.
- Jordan Baker
- Opinion
True heroes exposed the Myall Creek massacre. We don’t know their names
John Plunkett did not merely prosecute 11 men for murder. He prosecuted his society and is among the brave men who refused to remain silent.
- Mark Tedeschi
- Opinion
As a descendant of the Myall Creek massacre, there is one story I cling to for hope
I realise it’s strange that a tale of such unimaginable violence could give me any reason to press on.
- Brooke Boney
- Opinion
A code of silence that hid the mass killing of Indigenous people has now been broken
I led the research team that has spent the past decade mapping the massacres that scar the Australian landscape. Here’s what we found.
- Lyndall Ryan
- Opinion
This is the year Australia can lift a brutal burden from its heart
This long weekend, descendants of the Myall Creek massacre will gather in an act of reconciliation. It’s a powerful message as we prepare for the Voice referendum.
- Linda Burney
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