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How a moment of despair turned into a movement

How a moment of despair turned into a movement

Five years on from the historic March 4 Justice, organiser Janine Hendry reflects on the impacts of the protests and the challenges that remain.

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.

Protesters attack Cuba communist party office in riot

Protesters attack Cuba communist party office in riot

Protesters attack Cuba communist party office in riot

Protesters attack Cuba communist party office in riot

People in a city in Cuba have taken to the streets in a protest over power cuts that turned into a riot targeting the local communist party office.

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Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv with peace talks stalled

Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv with peace talks stalled

Russia has struck Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing ‌at least four people, as peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain postponed.

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

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'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

A former Liberal Party leader is trying to put a humiliating drug scandal behind him and win back the seat he held for a decade.

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

Arrested T-shirt protester slams slogan crackdown

A teenager forcibly arrested at a protest for wearing a shirt marked with six words says new laws cracking down on slogans don't protect anyone.

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

Australia returns looted ancient artefacts to Mexico

In a mark of respect for heritage and national identity, Australia has handed back to Mexico stolen antiquities illegally smuggled out of the country.

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Servos under the pump over quickfire fuel price hikes

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked dramatically almost straight after war broke out in the Middle East, the consumer watchdog has found.

Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die

Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die

Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die

Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die

Two teenagers riding an e-bike have died in a horrific head-on collision with a Harley Davidson, raising more questions about the safety of the devices.

Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing sweeteners spruiked ahead of state election

Housing is shaping up as a key election issue for younger voters struggling to break into the property market, as a state government announces two new policies.

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

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Twist for man accused of threatening to kidnap PM

A man is no longer accused of threatening serious harm against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese by calling for him to be kidnapped.

Supercharged inequality: rich investors stifle budget

Almost a quarter of the benefit of the capital gains tax discount goes to just five of Australia's wealthiest electorates, entrenching inequality, critics say.

Women judges hold the line against gender justice gap

A small Pacific nation is leading others when it comes to female judiciary representation but disparities around the world affect how justice is delivered.

Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry

Grieving families of those killed in the Bondi terror attack are dismayed by a respected official's sudden exit from the royal commission into anti-Semitism.

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Indigenous prisoners failed by 'high-risk' ratings

Indigenous Australians are lacking vital support when they are in prison and when released from custody, an auditor-general's report has found.

Foreign owner apologises for Optus triple-zero failures

The parent company of Optus says it remains committed to Australia by providing a critical service and has apologised for the fatal triple-zero outage.

Fuel supply boosted as oil price threatens record highs

The government has temporarily lowered Australia's fuel quality standards to boost supplies as the war in the Middle East disrupts global markets.

'Made me feel ill': relief for househunting headache

Vendors are set to be saddled with organising and paying for building and pest inspection reports under an Australian state-first scheme.

Iran group's terror listing backed after firebombings

A committee has endorsed listing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism over its role in anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.

Coalition promises 'beautiful' unity after messy splits

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has promised to work closely with his Liberal counterpart in a reunited coalition, despite possible policy disagreements.

Revealed: secret robodebt scandal report made public

Investigations into politicians and public servants involved in the unlawful debt collection scheme have been finalised with the release of a secret chapter.

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