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'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

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Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

Aussie journalist 'overjoyed' at pardon of jail mate

The pardon of an imprisoned political dissident has been welcomed by a former Australian journalist who was jailed alongside the activist in Egypt.

France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine

France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine

France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine

France joins Western allies in recognising Palestine

French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised a Palestinian state at a global summit in New York.

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

Israeli military warns Gaza City residents to leave

Israeli military warns Gaza City residents to leave

Israeli military warns Gaza City residents to leave

Israeli military warns Gaza City residents to leave

Israel's foreign minister has called for Hamas to surrender as the Israeli military continues to pound Gaza.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

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Ombudsman 'a promising step' to protect whistleblowers

A proposed whistleblower ombudsman could provide more support for those who expose corruption, but human rights advocates want reforms to go further.

Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City

Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.

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.

Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs' pay

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.

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Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.

'Serious concerns' rights undercut in migration changes

Australia's human rights watchdog is alarmed proposed changes to migration rules would stop natural justice applying to foreign criminals facing deportation.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns

Human rights lawyers and democracy advocates are calling for nationwide protections for protesters following a dramatic increase in legal crackdowns.

Resources company fined millions for whistleblower harm

A senior human rights lawyer says private companies are on notice over their treatment of those who expose wrongdoing after a multi-million dollar settlement.

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