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Perth Now
2 days ago
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Bombshell ‘genocide' finding in Aussie report
Crimes against humanity and a genocide were committed against Indigenous Australians in Victoria, a landmark report by Australia's first formal truth-telling commission has found. The landmark Yoorrook for Justice report into Victoria's Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems, released on Tuesday, made 46 recommendations based on findings gathered across 67 days of public hearings, the testimony of more than 200 witnesses and the contributions of 1,500 first nations people. Officials gather at the opening ceremony of the Yoorrook Commission's hearings. NewsWire / David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia The Yoorrook Justice Commission was established in 2021 to examine the 'extent and impact of historical and ongoing systemic injustice' against Indigenous Australians in Victoria since the start of colonisation. In their final report, the Commission found serious crimes were committed against Indigenous Australians from 1834 - including ' mass killings, disease, sexual violence, exclusion, linguicide, cultural erasure, environmental degradation, child removal, absorption and assimilation'. 'Yoorrook found that the decimation of the First Peoples population in Victoria between 1 per cent and 5 per cent of the pre-colonisation population by 1901 was the result of 'a coordinated plan of different actions aimed at the destruction of the essential foundations of the life of national groups',' the report states. 'This was genocide.' In addition, the Commission found Victoria's child protection system is not only discriminatory, but that it causes trauma, disconnects children from their culture and is in breach of 'fundamental cultural and human rights of the child'. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan gives evidence before the Yoorrook Justice Commission which will begin hearings into injustices against First Peoples near Healesville. NewsWire / David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Speaking to Patricia Karvelas on ABC's Afternoon Briefing, former co-chair of the First Peoples Assembly Marcus Stewart called the report 'historic'. 'We needed to look at the systemic injustices that had happened throughout Victoria to First Nations people. And we needed a mechanism in order to do that so our people could come forward, speak their truth, tell their stories,' Mr Stewart said. 'It's important to know that these mechanisms have been used worldwide,' he said. 'Canada had a Truth and Reconciliation Commission that examined residential schools. 'East Timor had a truth telling process (after) Indonesian occupation, and the most famous … was chaired by the late Desmond Tutu in South Africa.' Marcus Stewart speaks in Federation Square. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett. Supplied Credit: Supplied Speaking on the correlations between current and historical conditions faced by Indigenous children, Mr Stewart said the document was 'heavy'. 'The act of genocide did occur on our shores and in particular, did significantly impact First Nations people here in Victoria.' 'This process isn't to lay blame, but to create opportunity.' On Tuesday night, Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett took to Instagram to tell Australians to 'take the time to read the recommendations'. 'This is not light reading, but it is necessary. For the first time, we as Aboriginal People have held the pen and told our truths, in our words,' he wrote. 'This official public record has the power to change forever how people learn about the true history of this state. It must be included in the Victorian school curriculum so that future generations grow up knowing the full story.' 'It's moving, it may make you cry, but it will make you think'.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Marcus Stewart departs Yeovil after MND diagnosis
Ex-professional footballer Marcus Stewart has left his role as Yeovil Town FC's head of player development more than two years after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Yeovil Town FC said the former Bristol Rovers, Bristol City, Exeter City, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Yeovil striker remained "a cherished part of our club's history and a much-admired figure within the wider football community". Bristol-born Stewart was diagnosed with MND in September 2022 and has since raised awareness of the condition, completing a 178-mile (286km) march to raise research funding. The club added its "very best wishes to Marcus and his family as he continues his fight with dignity and courage". "He will always be welcome at Huish Park," it said in a statement. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Stewart played in all top four tiers in England, with 254 goals in 783 games in a career spanning 20 years at eight different clubs. He scored 19 goals in the Premier League in the 2000-01 season as Ipswich Town finished fifth and qualified for the Uefa Cup. Stewart joined the Glovers in June 2022 as head of player development. The statement continued: "In September 2022, Marcus bravely shared the news of his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a moment that touched the hearts of supporters across the footballing world. "Despite facing this immense personal challenge, he continued to serve the club with dedication and resilience." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Marcus Stewart completes fundraising march for MND Former Ipswich striker Stewart diagnosed with MND Marcus Stewart on 'MND fighters' MND Association Yeovil Town Football Club
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Marcus Stewart departs Yeovil after MND diagnosis in 2022
Ex-professional footballer Marcus Stewart has left his role as Yeovil Town FC's head of player development more than two years after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).Yeovil Town FC said the former Bristol Rovers, Bristol City, Exeter City, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Yeovil striker remained "a cherished part of our club's history and a much-admired figure within the wider football community".Bristol-born Stewart was diagnosed with MND in September 2022 and has since raised awareness of the condition, completing a 178-mile (286km) march to raise research club added its "very best wishes to Marcus and his family as he continues his fight with dignity and courage". "He will always be welcome at Huish Park," it said in a statement. Stewart played in all top four tiers in England, with 254 goals in 783 games in a career spanning 20 years at eight different scored 19 goals in the Premier League in the 2000-01 season as Ipswich Town finished fifth and qualified for the Uefa Cup. Stewart joined the Glovers in June 2022 as head of player statement continued: "In September 2022, Marcus bravely shared the news of his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a moment that touched the hearts of supporters across the footballing world. "Despite facing this immense personal challenge, he continued to serve the club with dedication and resilience."
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ipswich 1-2 Wolves: Key stats
Ipswich have lost each of their past six home league games - the Tractor Boys' longest losing streak on home soil in the top four tiers since November Delap scored his 12th Premier League goal of the season, with only Marcus Stewart netting more for the Tractor Boys across a single campaign in the competition (19 in 2000-01).
BBC News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich: Did you know?
Liam Delap has scored 11 top-flight goals for Ipswich this season with only Marcus Stewart (19 in 2000-01) netting more in a single Premier League campaign for the Tractor has also scored 36.7% of Ipswich's league goals this season (11/30), with only Alexander Isak (41%), Mohamed Salah (39%) and Erling Haaland (36.8%) netting a higher share of their side's goals this term.
