UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
human rights
Visa cancellation changes risk refugee harm, separation
Rights groups have slammed a federal government change to the way visa cancellations are considered, warning vulnerable refugees could be put in harm's way.
Israel orders more people in Gaza’s Rafah to evacuate
Israel says it will proceed with an incursion into Rafah in Gaza's south despite heavy US pressure and alarm expressed by residents and humanitarian groups.
At the coalface: traditional owners demand protection
Traditional owners are pursuing a legal challenge involving Adani's Carmichael mine, seeking to force the Queensland government to protect a sacred site.
abusive behaviour
banking
children
computing and information technology
consumers
economy, business and finance
human rights
insurance
investments
politics
professional - women general
science (general)
technology (general)
Commissioner warns of ‘tech wreck’ from unchecked abuse
As Australia races to retrofit laws for generative artificial intelligence, the nation's eSafety commissioner says investigators face real-life harms every day.
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.
Nothing will stop Rwanda policy, UK’s Sunak says
Five people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France hours after Britain's upper house of parliament passed tough new asylum seeker laws.
Wine being chilled to toast possible end to China beef
There is cautious optimism from Australian producers that a landmark visit by China's foreign minister could signal the end of punitive trade barriers.
Israel ‘will lose war support’ if innocent deaths mount
Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.
Defence chief unaware of commander’s torture allegation
A Fijian colonel facing torture allegations was appointed to oversee 3000 Australian troops, without the knowledge of the defence force chief.
NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT
Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.
PM ‘very concerned’ about Israeli offensive on Rafah
Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.
New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance
Israel has escalated its ground war in Gaza sharply despite public pleas from its closest ally the United States to scale the campaign down.
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas rages
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as fighting continues in Gaza.
Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults
Twelve weeks after Hamas militants stormed Israeli towns, killing 1200 and seizing 240 hostages, Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to waste.
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as Israeli tanks push deeper into districts in central and southern Gaza.
Israeli jets drub Gaza, Netanyahu indicates longer war
Central Gaza residents say the Israeli bombardment has intensified as the death toll in the enclave rises and Israel's Prime Minister indicates a longer war.
UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans
Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won't work.
Push to limit immigration detention, ban detaining kids
Independent MP Kylea Tink is moving to stop the government from detaining people indefinitely and putting children in immigration detention.
Hamas chief says truce deal with Israel is ‘close’
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Hamas chief says close to truce agreement with Israel
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East
As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.
First Nations group takes action over groundwater plan
A First Nations group is challenging approval of the NSW Murray-Darling Basin Fractured Rock Water Resource plan in court, saying it wasn't properly consulted.
Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody
The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.
Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
‘Listen for a better future’: music legend backs voice
One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".
Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates
Australia remains an outlier on the international stage without a federal human rights act, several refugee advocates told an inquiry.
Imprisoned former US navy pilot’s fate remains in limbo
Former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan will remain in an Australian prison for at least a few more months ahead of findings that could prevent his extradition.
Aboriginal man loses bid to receive age pension early
Aboriginal man Dennis James Fisher has lost a Federal Court case arguing he should have access to age pension sooner because of his shorter life expectancy.