Fears Hanson’s ‘dog-whistling’ could trigger violence
A letter threatening Muslims with death was sent to a mosque days after a senator made racist remarks, sparking fears about spiralling Islamophobia.
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Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos.
Legal challenge looms to ban on Palestinian slogans
Palestinian Australians and their supporters are preparing to challenge laws that ban a phrase widely understood to mean different things to different people.
‘Not alone’: Israeli president comforts Bondi victims
Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.
Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility
Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.
Legal action in play after protester ‘punched’ in eye
Lawyers for a one-time Greens candidate allege their client was a victim of "gratuitous police brutality" after suffering a serious eye injury during a protest.
Parks Australia hit with $200k fine over sacred site
Gunlom Falls will again welcome visitors after Parks Australia was ordered to pay a $200,000 fine for disturbing a sacred site in Kakadu National Park.
Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged
When it comes to abortion access, Victorians face a 'postcode lottery' with those in disadvantaged and regional areas confronting barriers to the service.
Broken protection system a pipeline of broken youth
The background and experiences of youth in detention reveal failures of child protection "pipeline" them into the justice system, a watchdog's report says.
Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids
Proposed laws to be introduced in the Northern Territory would mean children as young as 10 could be searched for knives while at school.
Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft
The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars.
Protest forces Gabba lockdown ahead of play
Protesters entered the Gabba stands ahead of play on day two of the Australia-West Indies Test in Brisbane, forcing the venue into a brief lockdown.
Nannas dig in as UN expert condemns anti-protest laws
A UN investigator has taken aim at Australia's crackdown on the right to protest as aging climate activists await a court ruling on 'scary' new laws.
No medical info sharing opt-out as Vic govt stands firm
The Victorian government is refusing to budge on adding an opt-out clause to proposed medical information sharing laws in the face of mounting criticism.
Prominent Aust women demand real action
A group of prominent Australian woman are urging leaders to back up talks and promises with real action to end violence, harassment and discrimination.