Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Social Issue

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

A war of wars has erupted between rival groups outside a Sydney council chambers over the decision to ban a book featuring same-sex parenting.

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine

Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians.

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

Colonial premier's statue toppled, spray-painted

A statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther, which a council had voted to taken down, has been spray painted and cut off at the ankles.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

Record-high remand cohort to grow with DV bail shift

A presumption of bail for high-risk NSW domestic violence offenders will be reversed and those who are released will be electronically monitored.

Migrant support hub part of DV 'eradication' plan

Migrant support hub part of DV 'eradication' plan

A NSW-first support hub will offer tailored help to women from multicultural backgrounds, who are over-represented in domestic violence figures.

Childhood upbringing linked to mental health conditions

Childhood upbringing linked to mental health conditions

Research has revealed the link between childhood maltreatment and mental health conditions, with calls for the government to treat it as public health priority.

People want decency from business, not political stunts

People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Super funds respond to members' calls to dump coal

Australia's superannuation funds, as long-term investors, are increasingly making decisions based on the best returns for members in a decarbonising world.

Far north search for missing man called off

Far north search for missing man called off

Far north search for missing man called off

Far north search for missing man called off

Police have suspended a week-long search for a man missing in Western Australia's north.

Call for DV package to also target changing violent men

Call for DV package to also target changing violent men

Call for DV package to also target changing violent men

Call for DV package to also target changing violent men

A new push to prevent domestic violence in NSW must address men's behavioural change program waitlists and expand resources across the state, providers say.

Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed

A judge has dismissed class action by Melbourne public housing tower residents against the Victorian government, but will allow them to reframe their case.

Parents groomed online after posting photos of kids

Parents groomed online after posting photos of kids

Parents groomed online after posting photos of kids

Parents groomed online after posting photos of kids

Parents are being asked for child sexual abuse material and intrusive questions about their kids after posting photos of them online.

'Not kicking the can': PM flags more on male violence

'Not kicking the can': PM flags more on male violence

'Not kicking the can': PM flags more on male violence

'Not kicking the can': PM flags more on male violence

More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Home upgrades may save Australians thousands on energy

Quick-fixes and solar power could drive energy costs down by thousands per year, prompting calls to subsidise upgrades for low income Australians.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Church reveals 'incredible' $1.49b Victorian land haul

The Anglican Church has told a truth-telling inquiry it owns about $1.49 billion worth of land in Victoria in an "incredible" disparity with Aboriginal people.

'Take responsibility': PM's $1b domestic violence fund

National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.

Child poverty worse, vulnerable face frightening choice

People forced to chose between paying for food and rent are reaching out to the Salvation Army, as concerns were raised over a jump in child poverty.

Lifeline records busiest day after emotional fortnight

More than three people a minute sought help from Lifeline amid distress over femicide and domestic violence, as people call for more mental health funding.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Denied parole, Heather became another death in custody

The family of Heather Calgaret, whose death will be examined in an inquest, say she did not get a fair chance at parole before she died in custody.

Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis

Support services working on the front lines of violence against women have called for the government to implement long-term solutions to address the scourge.

Royal commission 'overdue' as action on DV demanded

Calls are growing for a royal commission into family violence as the NSW opposition floats ankle monitors for men accused of serious domestic violence offences.

AI, hate speech under scrutiny in online safety review

Australia's online safety laws will be scrutinised, with public feedback sought as the debate over the risks of graphic social media content rages.

Calling out the 'good guy' myth key in fighting DV

The alleged DV murder of Molly Ticehurst has drawn attention to a crisis in regional Australia as rural men are urged to take a stand against violence.

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.

1 … 8 9 10 11

Topics

Politics Economy, Business and Finance Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Environmental Issue Health Western Australia Police Indigenous People Death Tasmania Energy Children Social Issue Housing and Urban Planning Government Religion and Belief Inquiry

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here