Melissa Mackay

Nov 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Melissa Mackay

WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find distressing. Readers are also advised that this article contains the names and images of Indigenous people who have died, used with the permission of their families. Elisabeth Armitage wasn't the only woman in the courtroom struggling to hold back tears as she published her 243-page report this week into the domestic violence deaths of Kumarn Rubuntja, Kumanjayi Haywood, Ngeygo Ragurrk and Miss Yunupiŋu.

Nov 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Melissa Mackay

The inquest into the 2019 police shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker, which started in September 2022, has resumed in Alice Springs. Counsel assisting the coroner Peggy Dwyer SC has made final submissions with scathing accusations of former NT police constable Zachary Rolfe . Coroner Elisabeth Armitage will spend the next two days hearing final arguments in the inquest, before adjourning to write her findings and recommendations.

Nov 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Melissa Mackay

The Northern Territory Coroner will today hand down her findings and recommendations after a landmark inquiry into the deaths of four aboriginal women who were killed by their partners. The series of coronial inquests has heard from 95 witnesses, and examined the Territory's domestic, family and sexual violence response systems.

Nov 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Melissa Mackay

The Northern Territory coroner will today hand down her findings and recommendations after a landmark coronial inquiry into the domestic violence killings of four Aboriginal women in the territory. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the names of Indigenous people who have died, used with the permission of their families. This story also contains content that some readers may find distressing.

Nov 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Melissa Mackay

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the names of Indigenous people who have died, used with the permission of their families. This story also contains content that some readers may find distressing. Kumarn Rubuntja is remembered for her big laugh and fierce advocacy for domestic violence survivors. Kumanjayi Haywood for her unwavering love and dedication to her family.