Students pack up after university disclosure commitment
A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.
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‘Reckless’ uni camps rile premier as protests mount
Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.
PM praises push to ban kids from social media
Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.
Universities step up action in push to end encampments
A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.
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.
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.
Same-sex book ban reversal ‘a rejection of culture war’
Cumberland City Council has scrapped its ban on a kids' book featuring same-sex parenting, a move welcomed by LGBTQI advocates.
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.
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.
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.
Far north search for missing man called off
Police have suspended a week-long search for a man missing in Western Australia's north.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Concerted plan’ needed for violence against women: PM
Anthony Albanese says long-term measures, not just a one-off is needed to address violence against women, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on the crisis.
‘Time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case
Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".
Voters dream of better future for the Solomons
Under the strain of the nation's population tripling in the past 45 years, government services in the Solomon Islands are stretched.
ADF spells ‘disruptive’ life for struggling members
The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.
‘Never welcome’: AFL condemns Betts’ racist attack
The AFL has condemned distressing footage of ex-player Eddie Betts' children being racially abused as police confirm they are investigating the incident.
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Concerns over Meta’s plan to take news out of News Feed
Social media users, as well as small and specialised news outlets, could be the big losers from Meta's plan to remove more news from Facebook, experts say.
Sex education must address the impact of porn on kids
There are concerns about young people being exposed to graphic pornography online before they've had their first relationship or sexual experience.
Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia
Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.
Cranbrook headmaster resigns after toxic culture claims
The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School has stepped down following allegations of cultural failings.
Greener grass if weed is legal but doctors more blunt
Legalising weed has been touted as a solution to reducing the stigma of users and increasing health benefits as senators hash out the effect of proposed laws.
It’s rubbish: TikTok MP trashes ‘lazy’ youth cliche
One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.
New social housing target for the sunshine state
The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.
Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report
Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes.
Fed up to the back teeth: rural dental divide revealed
A country dentist says exposure to rural areas during study inspired his professional calling, as an inquiry calls for incentives to study and work in the bush.