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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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

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

Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

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.

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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