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Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups

Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups

The discovery of an explosives-laden caravan revealed to be a hoax has prompted hasty new laws that protect only some Australians, Muslim groups say.

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The government’s Indigenous health investment is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to stop Aboriginal men dying preventable deaths.

'Unacceptable': period poverty leads to DIY solutions

'Unacceptable': period poverty leads to DIY solutions

'Unacceptable': period poverty leads to DIY solutions

'Unacceptable': period poverty leads to DIY solutions

Two in three Australian women struggle to afford menstruation products and one in two miss work due to periods, as advocates call on the government to step in.

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Is corporate Australia leaving Asian-Aussies behind?

Is corporate Australia leaving Asian-Aussies behind?

Just three per cent of senior management positions in Australian businesses are held by Asian-Australians, prompting calls for a greater focus on diversity.

Indigenous language program for patients takes flight

Indigenous language program for patients takes flight

A Northern Territory medical service is breaking down barriers with a program using animated videos to explain patients' rights in local Indigenous languages.

'It feels creepy': the public places women feel unsafe

'It feels creepy': the public places women feel unsafe

Poorly lit streets, car parks and public-transport hubs often make women feel unsafe, an interactive map pinpointing the fear-inducing hot spots reveals.

Extremists using online gaming platform to recruit kids

Extremists using online gaming platform to recruit kids

Extremists groups are infiltrating virtual gaming platforms such as Roblox and using violent simulations to radicalise young Australians, the AFP warns.

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Crowd map to try and make public spaces safer for women

Crowd map to try and make public spaces safer for women

Crowd map to try and make public spaces safer for women

Crowd map to try and make public spaces safer for women

An interactive map will pinpoint the public places where safety is an issue across NSW after a survey found two-in-three women don't feel safe after dark.

Police rated Sydney gay killing case 'nil priority'

Police rated Sydney gay killing case 'nil priority'

Police rated Sydney gay killing case 'nil priority'

Police rated Sydney gay killing case 'nil priority'

A detective says she doesn't know why the death of US mathematician Scott Johnson was classed as unsolvable despite her recommending further investigation.

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

Asexual people recognised in tweak to diversity acronym

One state has recognised asexual, aromantic and agender people by including the letter 'A' in its acronym indicating diversity of sexuality and gender.

Judge blasts 'shambolic' police at gay hate inquiry

Judge blasts 'shambolic' police at gay hate inquiry

Judge blasts 'shambolic' police at gay hate inquiry

Judge blasts 'shambolic' police at gay hate inquiry

The blood-stained jeans and shirt of murdered AC/DC manager Crispin Dye were never sent for analysis and evidence has been lost, an inquiry has been told.

Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women

Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women

Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women

Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women

Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.

Epic gold rush migrant drama to take centre stage

Epic gold rush migrant drama to take centre stage

Epic gold rush migrant drama to take centre stage

Epic gold rush migrant drama to take centre stage

From Qing Dynasty China to the laneways of Melbourne’s China Town, an adaption of Australia's first Chinese novel will deliver a morality tale for the ages.

'Just plain wrong': NSW premier calls out racist remark

'Just plain wrong': NSW premier calls out racist remark

'Just plain wrong': NSW premier calls out racist remark

'Just plain wrong': NSW premier calls out racist remark

Offensive comments made by former multiculturalism minister Mark Coure have been labelled "just plain wrong" by the NSW premier.

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Former multicultural minister sorry for 'racist' remark

The former multiculturalism minister has apologised for implying an MP was a service worker in comments labelled "racist" and "offensive" by political rivals.

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