On 3 March 1942, Japanese Zero fighter planes launched a devastating air raid on Broome, Western Australia. Charles D’Antoine, a young Indigenous man, was cleaning flying boats in Roebuck Bay when the bombs fell. Amid the chaos Charles, also known as Uncle Charlie to his loved ones, saved the lives of three Dutch citizens. For his bravery, he was awarded a Silver Medal by the Dutch government. But why was this act of heroism never officially recognised by Australia?
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Folge vom 08.07.2025Introducing "Uncle Charlie: The Invisible Hero"
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Folge vom 08.07.2025Coroner's report finds death of Kumanjayi Walker was 'avoidable', recognises 'years of grief and trauma'Human rights organisations are calling for urgent reform, in response to long-awaited findings from a coronial inquest into the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man Kumanjayi Walker. After an almost three-year investigation, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage delivered her findings at a hearing in the town of Yuendumu, where the shooting took place. Her 683-page report found Mr Walker's death was avoidable, and makes 32 recommendations for change.
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Folge vom 08.07.2025Renewed pressure on governments to address anti-semitismAustralia's political leaders are under renewed pressure to tackle antisemitism in Australia. The call for action comes as police probe a spate of fresh attacks, including at least four in Melbourne at the weekend, including the alleged firebombing of a synagogue on Friday night.
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Folge vom 08.07.2025UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in AfghanistanThe United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a symbolic, non-binding resolution, introduced by Germany, highlighting the concern in Afghanistan over the worsening treatment of women and young girls. Naseer Ahmad Faiq, Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United Nations told the assembly the country is experiencing one of the world's gravest humanitarian and human rights crises at the hands of the Taliban.