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Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

'Not there yet': dad's tears since methanol tragedy

The father of Bianca Jones, who died by methanol poisoning alongside Holly Morton-Bowles, says he still can't think about his beloved daughter without crying.

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

'Disruptive' bail checks left brothers scared of police

Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.

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Banks say WFH not always possible despite ruling

Banks say WFH not always possible despite ruling

After Westpac unlawfully denied a mother's request to work from home, a union wants banks to acknowledge staff rights to flexibility.

Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former boss

Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former boss

Former Senator Linda Reynolds is taking Brittany Higgins to court after claiming her ex-employee "failed to comply" with a bankruptcy notice issued to her.

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.

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Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown

Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown

Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown

Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown

Queensland's Liberal National government has toasted its controversial youth crime laws after police data revealed victim numbers fell in 2025.

Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Remanding prisoners in custody risks future offending

Prisoner numbers in one state have risen by almost two-thirds in 20 years, with analysis linking the rise directly to people increasingly being held on remand.

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.

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

'Extraordinary': High Court bid over killer's appeal

A state attorney-general has applied to the High Court to appeal a decision to reduce a juvenile's sentence over the stabbing death of a mother.

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Violence could descend on Australian cities as opposing groups stage counter protests, weeks after clashes broke out at national rallies.

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

Innocence 'irrelevant' in calculating Folbigg payment

The man who authorised a widely-criticised grace payment to a woman wrongly jailed for 20 years says there's no point meeting with her.

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Fire still burning for custodians in fight against mine

A fire has kept burning on a coal mining lease for four years, with cultural custodians celebrating the anniversary with talks, music and ceremony.

'Sick and tired': Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM

Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.

Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine

Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.

Why the dark truth of domestic violence is unbelievable

The more domestic violence survivors are victimised, the less likely they'll be believed - and liars are more believable than truth-tellers, research reveals.

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A handful of soil: 50 years since iconic land hand-back

It has been 50 years since the iconic passing of soil from the hands of the prime minister to a Gurindji Elder - a moment that paved the way for land rights.

Folbigg review push as $2m 'plucked out of the air'

Mystery surrounds the calculation of a $2 million offer to compensate Kathleen Folbigg for 20 years of wrongful imprisonment, prompting calls for more scrutiny.

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Australian leaders are being urged to foster inclusive and resilient workplaces while resisting global backlash to gender equality efforts.

Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again rejected his ex-partner's claims of emotional and physical abuse as false.

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Academics, staff and students have detailed free speech concerns at Australia's top universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine encampments.

Decades-long fight leads to historic rights recognition

Following a historic native title decision in the Federal Court, traditional owners have the right to control access to their Country.

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.

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