Potential mass casualty event prompts strong calls for action on racism and hate

Published on February 3, 2026
On a day that already represents deep pain, survival and resistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the “potential mass casualty event” in Boorloo/Perth on 26 January has caused deep distress and fear, according to Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
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Introduction by Croakey: Now is the time for health advocates and others concerned with the community’s safety from gun violence to make your views known to relevant politicians, according to public health advocate Stephen Bendle. This is particularly the case […]

How to tackle hate speech in online health communities

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