
Lorena Allam
Indigenous journalist and academic at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, specialising in Indigenous affairs and racial justice commentary.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 19min
Lorena Allam on the new low in Australia’s history of colonial terrorism
Lorena Allam, Indigenous journalist and academic at the Jumbunna Institute, discusses a suspected Invasion Day bombing and its toll on First Nations people. She recaps reactions to the device, critiques media and political framing, and places the attack in the context of Australia’s history of colonial violence and rising racism. She also outlines calls for truth-telling, services, and policy responses.

Jan 26, 2024 • 54min
Truth-Telling in Journalism: In Conversation with Lorena Allam
Lorena Allam, a Churchill Fellow studying truth-telling and journalism, discusses the importance of Indigenous representation in media, challenges faced by Indigenous journalists, and the power of storytelling. She also explores the role of journalism in truth-seeking, accuracy, fairness, and amplifying marginalized voices.


