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Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

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Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

Labor secrecy 'worse than under five-ministry Morrison'

A failure to release federal government documents despite Labor's pledge to be more transparent has been slammed, fuelling questions about what's being hidden.

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress.

Staff accuse uni boards of toxic culture, being ignored

Staff accuse uni boards of toxic culture, being ignored

The tertiary education union is calling for significant changes to staff representation on university boards, accusing them of silencing dissent.

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

A scathing assessment of how corporate interests lobby federal politicians has sparked calls for stronger laws and oversight to protect trust in democracy.

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Harvard grads cheer calls for school to stand strong

Harvard grads cheer calls for school to stand strong

Harvard grads cheer calls for school to stand strong

Harvard grads cheer calls for school to stand strong

A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students.

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands

Liberal MPs have paved the way for a coalition reunion, giving in-principle support to four key policy demands that had fractured the marriage.

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.

Voting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting has closed in Albania’s parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union.

Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader

Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader

Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader

Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader

Deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor have emerged as the two contenders to lead the Liberal Party after its devastating election defeat.

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Romania's far-right Simion wins first round of election

Hard-right nationalist George Simion has secured a decisive win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo.

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

Support surge for teals despite vilification campaign

A large cross bench is set to return to parliament after voters abandoned the Liberals, with a surge of support for independents over the two major parties.

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Nationals likely to hold all seats as Liberals smashed

The junior coalition partner has retained its seats and took large chunks out of Labor's margins in others, largely weathering a Liberal Party wipeout.

Disinformation bots targeting Dutton, boosting Albanese

A concerted influence campaign targeting senior coalition figures including the opposition leader has been uncovered days before the federal election.

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Monique Ryan and Amelia Hamer have waged a bitter head-to-head war in the campaign for Kooyong but has any of it influenced voters?

Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month.

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Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

'Propaganda': PM lashes Russia over regional meddling

Russia has warned Australia to stay in its lane over concerns in Canberra about the prospect of the authoritarian state putting war planes in Indonesia.

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages

Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

How the west could be won: Dutton digs in on mining

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on backing the mining and resources sector in the west as he digs for votes in a battleground state.

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