Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
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‘Don’t want them in Australia’: ex-detainee crack down
Australia is pressing ahead with its hardline approach to former immigration detainees, seeking to pay third-party countries to take in members of the cohort.
‘Vile’ neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site
A group of protesters are being investigated by police and national parks staff for climbing a sacred Indigenous site.
Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants
Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.
‘Israeli swastika’: restaurant boss’s claim over symbol
A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.
Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests
Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.
Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying
Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.
‘Lucky’ Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home
Australians have touched down at home after fleeing Israel's escalating bombardment and invasion of Lebanon.
Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon
Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.
Palestinian recognition the ‘momentum towards peace’
Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.
Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility
The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.
‘Flock off’: furious farmers fume over sheep export ban
Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.
Top cop slams ‘hypocrite’ activists after violent rally
Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.
Protesters return as leaders slam ‘disgraceful’ actions
Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.
Activists say ‘NO’ as Vic mulls weapons expo return
Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.
Anti-war protesters set to converge on weapons expo
Thousands of anti-war protesters are expected to cause chaos in Melbourne this week as the city braces for its biggest demonstration in more than two decades.
Chiding for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.
Online ‘satire’ driving division, distrust in society
Fake news loosely dressed as satire is making its creators a pretty penny at the expense of cohesion and trust in society, experts warn.
Turkey faces wildfires amid fears for Anzac war graves
A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.
Dutton accused of whipping up fear with visa ban calls
Anthony Albanese has hit out at calls to ban Palestinians from being granted visas, saying it's creating further social division.
Call for 90-day detention cap to end asylum ‘cruelty’
Asylum-seeker advocates say a proposal to cap immigration detention at 90 days would be the first step to addressing Australia's 'crisis of detention'.
PM calls for calm after Dutton urges Gaza visa ban
The prime minister says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is sowing '"fear and division" after calling for a visa ban on people fleeing Gaza.
Iran ambassador called in after ‘hateful’ comments
Comments calling for Israel to be wiped out have been denounced by Anthony Albanese, who confirmed Iran's ambassador to Australia had been summoned.
Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped
Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.
‘High-risk’ serial rapist jailed for graphic searches
A man with a "frightening" history of violent sexual offending, including the gang rape of a Sydney woman, has been sent back to jail over online searches.
‘I was … hurting kids’: ex-justice chief breaks down
Children were subjected to cruel punishment that amounted to institutional abuse in youth detention, a former justice department boss has told an inquest.
Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
Australia's prime minister has released a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an "immediate" ceasefire in Gaza.