‘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.

• June 9,2023
• byJordan Baker

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.

• June 9,2023
• byPeter FitzSimons

Myall Creek apology

Truth is an essential force for reconciliation and,on the 185th anniversary of the slaughter,the Herald offers an apology for our historical coverage.

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.

• June 9,2023
• byBrooke Boney

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.

• June 9,2023
• The Herald's View