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Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid

Aboriginal man frustrated after loss in age pension bid

Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China warns Australia to hand over activist 'fugitives'

China has told countries harbouring Hong Kong activists to stop providing a safe haven after arrest warrants were issued for two Australian residents.

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

Tamil mother pleads with PM to stop son's deportation

A Tamil refugee mother has urged Anthony Albanese to reverse a decision by Home Affairs to deport her son to Sri Lanka where she fears he could be killed.

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One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything

The Australian government has moved all refugees and asylum seekers off Nauru but will retain the capacity for offshore detention.

'Egregious breach': Teen's sentence cut after isolation

'Egregious breach': Teen's sentence cut after isolation

An Aboriginal teen who spent more than two years on remand in a Queensland youth detention centre was in solitary confinement for much of that time.

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Elders join Greenpeace Pacific climate campaign voyage

Torres Strait Islander elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai have joined a global campaign to have climate change addressed by the International Court of Justice.

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.

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Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Hotel detention raises serious human rights risks

Detaining immigrants in hotels has severe negative impacts on their physical and mental health which get worse the longer they are kept there, a report says.

South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost

South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost

South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost

South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost

The South Australian government has unveiled rental reforms to ban landlords from unreasonably refusing a tenant's request to keep a pet.

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

The Australian embassy in Poland says it has offered support to a Chinese-Australian artist in Warsaw, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his exhibition.

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

A Chinese-Australian artist says the Australian government should do more to help him, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his latest exhibition.

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis

Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.

Santos hits back in fight over Barossa gas project

Santos hits back in fight over Barossa gas project

Santos hits back in fight over Barossa gas project

Santos hits back in fight over Barossa gas project

Energy company Santos has rejected criticism of its actions in relation to its Barossa gas project off the Northern Territory coast.

Melbourne couple charged with holding woman as a slave

Melbourne couple charged with holding woman as a slave

Melbourne couple charged with holding woman as a slave

Melbourne couple charged with holding woman as a slave

A Melbourne couple have been charged with slavery offences, accused of keeping a woman in indentured labour at their home for nearly a year.

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