Cassius Turvey

A crowd of thousands including family, friends and strangers gathered in Midland, in Perth's north-east, on Monday night for a candlelight vigil to remember ...

A 21-year-old man has been charged with his murder and will face court again in early November. “It is time for this nation now to understand the journey of First Nations people and the struggle of our people as we seek to remain who we are, our identity and the challenges that have impacted us from colonisation. “He was shoulder to cry on, a face to talk to, he was a teddy bear or, as the boys would say, a big friendly giant. “Halloween was the most favourite day of the year for him, what a beautiful way to bring the community together.” “As we gather here right across this country, every state, every territory, every community and every town right throughout this country are with us on this journey as we stand together in justice for Cassius. “When he was a little boy he said, ‘One day I will be famous and everybody will know my name’,” Kickett said.

Thousands of people wearing Halloween costumes gathered last night at a sports oval to honour an Indigenous teenager whose death, his family hopes, ...

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Cassius Turvey has been remembered as a devoted and charismatic friend and family member as his community in Perth lit 15 fire pits to represent a life.

“Cassius was a teddy bear, or as the boys would say, a big friendly giant. “He wasn’t just strong in the ring. He had a big heart, a big brain and big dreams,” she said. He took his strong words in the community and to the world. “That name represents Cassius to the tee,” Ms Turvey said. Cassius Turvey has been remembered as a devoted and charismatic friend and family member as his community in Perth lit 15 fire pits to represent a life cut tragically short.

Vigils and rallies have been organised across the country to show solidarity with the 15-year-old's family and to call for justice after his alleged murder.

Cassius has been remembered by his friends as an “old soul” and the “sharp” one they went to for advice. “The local Aboriginal community in the Great Southern are coming together to show support to the Turvey and Wilson families as they have lost a beautiful boy,” organiser Denika Seelander said. Vigils and rallies have been organised across the country to show solidarity with the 15-year-old’s family and to call for justice after his death.

Cassius was walking back from school but he never made it home. His tragic death has sparked global calls for justice.

“I feel like I’m sharing my son with everyone, even people that didn’t know him. [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforcassius) raising money to support his family and cover funeral costs has raised more than $510,000, with Turvey saying the leftover funds will be used in Cassius’s legacy. She has vowed to start a memorial program to keep his memory alive and spark change among young people in the community. [Perth](https://7news.com.au/news/perth) suburb where Cassius grew up - to celebrate his life and share touching tributes on what his family say was Cassius’s favourite day of the year. Perth’s vigil is one of more than 40 rallies planned throughout this week, as people from Geraldton and Northam in WA to across the rest of the country, New Zealand and even Los Angeles feel the impact of Cassius’s death. Hundreds of people gathered at a moving vigil to pay their respects and stand in solidarity with the family of Noongar boy Cassius Turvey on Monday night, after the

The fatal attack on 15-year-old Aboriginal boy Cassius Turvey has been classed as racially motivated. Cassius was walking home with friends in Middle Swan ...

We would like our community to be treated with respect.“ “I liken it to Cassius being stolen from our community like his father was stolen as a member of the Stolen Generation. “The Noongar community are very close.

Mourners gather across WA to commemorate the life of Indigenous WA teen Cassius Turvey, with his mother Mechelle sending a strong message of unity.

"It was really heartwarming. We are all the same, we are all one people on this planet." everyone's angry and everyone's scared — there's a lot of fear. "He didn't want much. "He was strong. They really do," she said. But my son is my greatest." "All our kids. "It's triggered a lot of people… He wasn't flash," he said. "It's good to see all multi-cultured people getting together, because we've all got that feeling for our children and for all kids in general," he said. "Thank you, each and every one of you," she said, wearing a T-shirt with Cassius's image on the front and the words "Kids matter" on the back.

Fifteen fires were lit at the park where Cassius played as a child, to remember a life cut short by what the Noongar community is calling a 'cowardly ...

"Cassius was a teddy bear, or as the boys would say, a big friendly giant. "He wasn't just strong in the ring. A smoking ceremony is held during a vigil for Cassius Turvey at Midland Oval in Perth, Monday, October 31, 2022. Family, friends and members of the public gather during a vigil for Cassius Turvey at Midland Oval in Perth, Monday, October 31, 2022. "It's time for the voice of Aboriginal, Islander, and First Nations people to stand up and be heard, and to be counted." Mechelle Turvey, mother of Cassius Turvey takes part in a smoking ceremony during a vigil for Cassius Turvey at Midland Oval in Perth, Monday, October 31, 2022.

Cassius Turvey has been remembered at a moving candlelight vigil in Perth, with his family leading the push for change following his alleged murder.

Moving candlelight vigil in Perth tonight, celebrating the life of Cassius Turvey. Cassius Turvey has been remembered at a moving candlelight vigil in Perth, with his family leading the push for change following his alleged murder. Hundreds of people have gathered for a candlelight vigil for Cassius Turvey, with the teen’s brave mum leading the push for change.