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'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

'Hero' Pat Dodson hangs up hat after lifelong service

Yawuru elder Pat Dodson has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues as he retires from the Senate after a career dedicated to serving the community.

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Justice system puts troubled tweens on downward spiral

Current responses to children aged between 10 and 13 with alleged offending have little therapeutic or developmental benefit, a new criminology report says.

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia called out over refugee and Indigenous rights

Australia has been recognised as a vibrant democracy that protects human rights but has been urged to provide greater support to refugees and Indigenous people.

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Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Hot, crowded jails spark danger fears, calls for action

Incarceration and recidivism rates in the Northern Territory are the highest in the nation, with corrections facilities at capacity and temperatures high.

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Anti-discrimination law on cards amid community tension

Federal laws against discrimination are expected as Jewish groups prepare legal action against Islamic clerics they claim are preaching anti-Semitism.

Israeli jets drub Gaza, Netanyahu indicates longer war

Israeli jets drub Gaza, Netanyahu indicates longer war

Central Gaza residents say the Israeli bombardment has intensified as the death toll in the enclave rises and Israel's Prime Minister indicates a longer war.

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Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war

Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as Israeli tanks push deeper into districts in central and southern Gaza.

Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults

Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults

Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults

Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults

Twelve weeks after Hamas militants stormed Israeli towns, killing 1200 and seizing 240 hostages, Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to waste.

A grieving mother calls for an end to deaths in custody

A grieving mother calls for an end to deaths in custody

A grieving mother calls for an end to deaths in custody

A grieving mother calls for an end to deaths in custody

On the eighth anniversary of her son David Dungay Jr's death in custody, Dunghutti woman Leetona Dungay has spoken at a protest outside Sydney's Long Bay jail.

New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance

New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance

New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance

New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance

Israel has escalated its ground war in Gaza sharply despite public pleas from its closest ally the United States to scale the campaign down.

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos

Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast.

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans

Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won’t work.

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids

Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.

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Hamas chief says truce deal with Israel is 'close'

After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese says Israel cannot claim self-defence as it occupies Gaza.

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

Australia must raise age of criminal responsibility: UN

The United Nations has highlighted gaps in Australia's efforts to protect children from abuse, including the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

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Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody

The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.

First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan

A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.

Belgian royal holds spotlight on human rights in trade

Princess Astrid of Belgium has continued her visit to Australia, part of her nation's first economic mission here in more than 10 years.

Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.

'Listen for a better future': music legend backs voice

One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".

Australia remains 'engaged' after India concerns raised

Australia has expressed its concerns over allegations from the Canadian government that India was involved in the domestic shooting of a Sikh separatist leader.

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