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Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Peace Prize winner fears big tech war on democracy

Australia should act against the spread of misinformation into the real world, Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa says.

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Vicious cycles: national push to slow electric bikes

Cycling groups say high-powered and illegally modified e-bikes are increasingly being used in Australia and stricter, national rules are needed to save lives.

Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Concern raised over cops' power to hack online accounts

Australians can have their social media accounts hacked and surveilled by police under powers a national watchdog says needs greater oversight.

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Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies

Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies

The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed China's vision for "a new system of stability and security in Eurasia" at a regional summit in Shanghai.

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

Social media ban no 'watertight' fix for child safety

A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

Commuter chaos is on the cards at the Brisbane Olympics, a transport expert says, after government plans for a light rail project were scrapped.

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Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Local councils and a state government are at loggerheads over the use of shark nets with swimmers caught in between.

'Gutless': far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed

'Gutless': far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed

'Gutless': far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed

'Gutless': far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed

Police are investigating an attack by far-right demonstrators on an Aboriginal protest camp after an anti-immigration rally.

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector

Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector

Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector

Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector

Russia and Ukraine have both intensified air strikes in recent weeks despite US President Donald Trump's attempt to end the conflict.

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

China's President Xi Jinping is hosting a summit with 20 world leaders, including India's Narendra Modi, days after punishing US tariffs on India took effect.

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Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs' pay

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

Australia needs a tough cop on the beat to enforce environmental rules, with international attention on plans to combat climate change and limit global warming.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.

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Welfare debts waived for domestic violence survivors

Centrelink debt incurred through "insidious" family violence will be waived for survivors to stop further abuse from being inflicted on vulnerable people.

Drug overdose deaths spark calls for national action

There's calls for a national strategy to help prevent fatal drug overdoses with a report revealing they continue to outstrip deaths on Australia's roads.

Hundreds of former immigration detainees to be deported

A deal to deport former immigration detainees to Nauru has secured bipartisan support but drawn condemnation from human rights groups.

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.

Unis think creatively to stamp out gendered violence

University students and staff who experience gender-based violence on campus will soon have clearer pathways to make a complaint and seek support.

Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke

A Pacific mobility scheme giving islanders the chance at earning life-changing salaries in Australia is well-received but hurdles are still hurting locals.

Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru

Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.

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