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Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

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

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

Protest crackdown creates 'culture of fear' on campuses

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

Decades-long fight leads to historic rights recognition

Decades-long fight leads to historic rights recognition

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.

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

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.

Man shot dead by police called to shopping centre brawl

Man shot dead by police called to shopping centre brawl

A man allegedly armed with a machete has died after being shot by police at a shopping centre.

LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study

LGBTQI people carrying burden of sexual violence: study

The first large-scale national study of experiences of sexual violence among LGBTQI Australians is prompting calls for better support services.

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman

The use of spit hoods has been defended by a crime-troubled territory's chief minister, amid a soaring number of complaints about police to the ombudsman.

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Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and action on deaths in custody

Calls for justice and reform continue as regional towns and major cities hold vigils marking a national week of action to end Indigenous deaths in custody.

Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene

Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene

Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene

Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene

A stunt performer on Horizon 2 is suing Kevin Costner and the film's production companies for an unscripted rape scene.

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Online tracking and monitoring have become common among family and friends but a study suggests the practice could pose problems in romantic relationships.

Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges

Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges

Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges

Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges

Police have charged a former youth detention centre worker with sexual offences, including 11 counts of rape, after a wide-ranging inquiry.

Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again

Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again

Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again

Troubled detention centre's closure delayed, again

A youth detention centre that a child sexual abuse inquiry said should be shut "as soon as possible" won't be closed until at least early 2028.

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.

Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets

Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets

Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets

Slaughterhouse protest chokes city streets

Chants filled the streets, grabbing the attention of city workers as activists marched in faux blood-drenched clothes, calling for an end to slaughterhouses.

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Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn

Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.

Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog

A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

Gangland lawyer allowed to go overseas while on bail

Solicitor Sarah Tricarico, who has represented Tony Mokbel, has fronted court after being charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Aust-first machete ban more 'political optics' than fix

A state government has promised to rapidly roll out an Australian-first machete ban but is copping criticism for its past opposition.

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Reflecting on the Freedom Ride's legacy, 60 years later

As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.

Tax office whistleblower in negotiations for plea deal

The man who blew the whistle on unethical debt collection practices by the tax office is negotiating with prosecutors over a plea deal.

DNA evidence gap in 'barbaric' rape and murder case

A partial DNA profile from a bandana used in one of Australia's most notorious murders does not match the ringleader serving a life sentence, a judge has heard.

Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme

A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.

'National shame': the women killed and forgotten

With nine Aboriginal women killed in six months across the Northern Territory, experts are trying to pin down causes of the shocking domestic violence rate.

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

Govt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.

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