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2 days ago

Donald Trump, man-baby leader of the free world, is having an epic tantrum. Anthony Albanese must call it out | Paul Daley

Trump's actions have strained US relations with traditional allies, particularly regarding the illegal war against Iran.
Privacy technologies
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3 days ago

Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world but are the measures even working?

Age assurance technology is ineffective, with many teens bypassing age verification and platforms failing to enforce compliance with the social media ban.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Perth man accused of attempted terror attack at Invasion Day rally to plead mental health defence

Liam Alexander Hall's lawyers plan to enter a not guilty by insanity plea regarding his terrorism charges.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Australia Turns Into Bright-Red Vision of Hell

As the rust expands, it weakens the rock and helps break it apart. It's a very red part of the country, it's got that rusty hue, so you get that color getting whipped up with the strong winds.
Environment
#islamophobia
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Australia's post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices

New hate speech laws in Australia may suppress peaceful protest and criticism of Israel, raising concerns among human rights groups.
World news
fromAbc
6 days ago

Australians may be losing faith in US alliance, Hastie says

Andrew Hastie warns that US credibility is damaged, affecting Australia's faith in the alliance amid the Iran conflict.
Fundraising
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6 days ago

Different beliefs, shared humanity: why so many Australians celebrate diverse religious festivals

Participation in diverse faith and cultural celebrations fosters understanding and community bonds.
fromSBS News
1 week ago

Greens call for 'COVID-style' parliament amid fuel concerns

"Maybe we've got to do the same thing. We've got to demonstrate and lead by example and scale back parliaments like we did during COVID."
UK politics
World politics
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5 days ago

Trump is impotently railing against the US's allies. Albanese is right to avoid the president's global catastrophe | Allan Behm

Donald Trump's behavior and threats towards NATO allies reflect his frustration and lack of effective options in the ongoing geopolitical crisis.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Non-independence parties gain ground in New Caledonia vote

The second-round results consolidated their dominance in the most populous centres of the overseas territory, which has been politically polarised for years between pro- and non-independence parties.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Refugee Council questions Australia's Iran strategy at Women's Asian Cup

Critics argue the outcome might have been different had the women been provided with independent legal advice earlier and the process not been so rushed.
Women
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Politics live: new standards for datacentres being built in Australia; report warns of drone threat

Governments are unprepared for the rising threat of drones in terror attacks, necessitating a reevaluation of anti-extremism strategies.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'There are crocodiles everywhere' - thousands are evacuated after major floods in northern Australia

Flooding in Australia's Northern Territory has displaced crocodiles, increasing human danger as police warn against water contact due to aggressive saltwater crocodiles and fast-flowing rivers.
World news
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3 weeks ago

Trump urges Australia to give Iran's Asian Cup players asylum

Trump pressures Australia to grant asylum to Iran's women's soccer team, offering U.S. asylum if Australia refuses, citing persecution risks after players didn't sing national anthem.
fromAbc
1 month ago

Inside the election review the Liberal Party tried to keep hidden

While every submission criticised the actions of other decision-makers and provided examples, there was a notable absence of reflection on how a decision maker ... could have done better. Despite this, they concluded that the campaign failure was the result of an extraordinary combination of internal errors by the parliamentary and organisational wings of the party, compounded by external factors such as an interest rate hike and a natural disaster-induced election delay.
UK politics
Environment
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1 month ago

How these koalas bounced back from the brink of extinction

Victorian koala populations have recovered genetic diversity after near-extinction, demonstrating that species can regain lost genetic variation through effective conservation strategies.
#new-zealand-politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US news site Politico to launch in Australia, aiming to bring policy focus and new angles' to Canberra

Politico launches an Australian outlet with Canberra Playbook newsletter to cover federal parliamentary politics and policy, expanding its global presence to a third continent.
Environment
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1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iranian Australians celebrate death of supreme leader and dream with quiet anticipation' of regime change

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death prompted celebrations across Australia's Iranian diaspora, who viewed it as a bittersweet moment of hope after decades of regime violence and oppression.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is now living in Australia with her family, where they have work and can maintain closer ties to New Zealand.
#hate-speech
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1 month ago
Social justice

Pauline Hanson's poison is rewarded with airtime and rising support. But fearmongers must be called out | Julianne Schultz

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1 month ago
Social justice

Pauline Hanson's poison is rewarded with airtime and rising support. But fearmongers must be called out | Julianne Schultz

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Albanese says the social media ban is working, but it is too early to say if it has been successful

One is the feedback that we've had from parents saying, thank you for doing this, this has made a difference in our household, he said. The second is from young people themselves. There's a lot of younger people that I've spoken to who speak about, gee, we wish that was in place when I was 13 or 14. It's making a difference to my younger brother or sister'.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Australia PM bomb threat linked to Chinese dance show

If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister's residence will be reduced to a blood-soaked ruin. The bomb warning came among several emails sent to Shen Yun that threatened Albanese, a spokesperson for the group said.
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Intellectual property law
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2 months ago

It's AI blackface': social media account hailed as the Aboriginal Steve Irwin is an AI character created in New Zealand

An AI-created Indigenous-seeming avatar called Bush Legend fakes Australian wildlife content, amassing large followings and raising ethical and cultural-harm concerns.
Music
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2 months ago

Colin Hay strenuously disapproves' use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies

Colin Hay disavows anti-immigration protesters' use of 'Down Under', calling it a song of pluralism and inclusion, not xenophobia.
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2 months ago

Everything you need to know about Robert Irwin's 'proud' LGBTQ+ allyship

Whether you know Robert Irwin from his thrilling routines on Dancing with the Stars last year, that underwear campaign, or simply his conservation and wildlife work there's one thing you really should know, he's a "proud" LGBTQ+ ally. The son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, Robert has taken after his father in terms of working with animals as well as his good looks and killer charm.
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Photography
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1 month ago

Beautifully strange: Australian landscapes photographed from the sky in pictures

Andrew Vukosav flies solo in a Cessna 182 named Valerie with a belly-mounted high-resolution camera to capture remote landscapes that challenge outback clichés.
Books
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author

About 100 writers, four board members and a sponsor withdrew from the Adelaide Festival after the board disinvited Australian-Palestinian Randa Abdel-Fattah.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Israeli journalist who said 100,000 Gazans should have been killed after 7 October could be denied Australia visa

Australian home affairs minister may deny Israeli journalist Zvi Yehezkeli's visa because of previous comments endorsing killing 100,000 Gazans and other inflammatory remarks.
Miscellaneous
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2 months ago

Woman found dead on popular Australian tourist island K'gari

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on K'gari beach; police have established a crime scene and are investigating while appealing for witnesses.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Conflict at the Sydney anti-Herzog rally was near-inevitable once we gave the state the power to suppress protests | Stephen Lawrence

The Town Hall riot involved clashes between police and protesters, prompting investigations and raising concerns about excessive force, assaults, and legal accountability.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In America, the social fabric is starting to collapse. Australia must also learn that words shape our world | Martin Luther King III

Societal health depends on respectful, nonviolent language and narratives that uplift individuals and communities, fostering empathy and social cohesion rather than division.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Dozens of Labour MPs sign letter urging Australia-style social media ban

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
#roj-camp
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We've got your back': Australian PM visits bushfire-ravaged towns as 300 structures destroyed and 350,000 hectares burned

Heatwave-driven bushfires in south-east Australia burned about 350,000 hectares, destroyed hundreds of structures including 80+ homes, forced evacuations, and prompted a $20m recovery package.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The government doesn't care': Maori greet New Zealand PM with indifference at muted Waitangi

Attendance at Waitangi grounds was very low, indicating Indigenous fatigue, breakdown of trust, and desire to refocus on Maori communities rather than protest.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australians flee as wildfires rage

Extreme heat, strong winds, and dried Eucalyptus forests created catastrophic bushfire conditions threatening homes and forcing evacuations near Melbourne.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Australia rules out repatriating citizens from Syrian camp

Australian government refuses to repatriate citizens held in Roj camp, including families of militants suspected of links to the Islamic State.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Woman in Syrian detention camp banned from returning to Australia for up to two years

One adult of 34 Australian women and children in a Syrian camp received a temporary exclusion order; others have not met ban thresholds.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Man charged with terrorism' for bomb at Indigenous protest in Australia

A 31-year-old man was charged with attempted terror bombing at a Perth Indigenous rights rally; the device failed to detonate and no casualties occurred.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia

Police are investigating a man charged with throwing a homemade explosive at a Perth Invasion Day protest as a possible terrorist act; no injuries reported.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australians must demand that their cultural custodians uphold freedom of speech | Margaret Simons

As we have seen, defending the right of people to speak, even when we deeply disagree with them, is very, very difficult. Many people perhaps most can't manage it. It can feel like a betrayal of self, a betrayal of values, and certainly a betrayal of one's community or cause. Nor is it sensible to expect it of everyone. But we must demand it of the custodians of our culture. This is the way forward.
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2 months ago

Invasion Day: police clear Perth protest site amid reports of threat' as huge marches held across Australia

Police closed a planned Perth Invasion Day rally, established an exclusion zone around Forrest Place, detained one person, and urged the public to avoid the area.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia's strongest gun reform since the Port Arthur massacre has become law. Here's what you need to know

Australia passed major national gun law reforms including a federal buy-back, stricter import bans, and tougher, more frequent background checks with expanded intelligence sharing.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

PM announces federal royal commission into antisemitism in wake of Bondi beach attack

The federal government will establish a royal commission into the alleged Bondi terror attack to examine antisemitism, law enforcement responses, attack circumstances, and social cohesion.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Anthony Albanese taunts new Liberal leaders in first comments since Sussan Ley's ousting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attacked new opposition leader Angus Taylor's credibility, blaming Taylor and deputy Jane Hume for alienating voters and failing to offer solutions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Thousands protest against Israeli President Herzog's Australia visit

Demonstrators risk arrest if they join a protest march late on Monday, organised by the Palestine Action Group from Sydney Town Hall to New South Wales Parliament, which falls in an area authorities have designated as a special protected area during Herzog's visit. Palestine Action Group failed in a legal challenge in a Sydney court on Monday against the restrictions placed on the demonstration.
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World news
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1 month ago

PM tells Isaac Herzog Australia wants transparency over Zomi Frankcom's death as pair meet in Canberra

Australia demands transparency and full accountability, including potential criminal charges, for the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom by an IDF strike in Gaza.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

More Australia protests over police crackdown on rally against Herzog visit

Sydney police used excessive force against largely peaceful protesters during demonstrations against Israel's president, prompting arrests, injuries, and calls for officials' resignations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Groups launch court challenge to NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks

A constitutional challenge has been launched against controversial laws in New South Wales that restrict protest actions for up to three months after terrorist incidents, introduced following the December Bondi attack. The groups the Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation 48 filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Wednesday, arguing in the court summons that the laws are invalid because they impermissibly burden the implied constitutional freedom of communication on government and political matters.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Defence department chief Greg Moriarty to succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to US

The head of the department of defence, Greg Moriarty, will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the United States. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced Moriarty's appointment to the role on Sunday. A former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull and former Australian envoy to Iran and Indonesia, he has led the defence department since 2017. He will take up the posting in Washington from April. Moriarty was Australia's inaugural counter-terrorism coordinator and previously worked in US Central Command in the Gulf during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He represented Australia in Papua New Guinea, and as a negotiator of the peace monitoring group for Bougainville.
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2 months ago

As climate change threatened her home, Alolita was offered a chance at a new life in Australia

Tuvaluan families are relocating to Australia under a new permanent-residency deal as rising sea levels and frequent flooding threaten their homeland.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia cancels visa of Jewish influencer who previously called for Islam to be banned

Australian Home Affairs Minister cancelled Sammy Yahood's visa over anti-Islam posts and calls to ban Islam, citing spreading hatred as unacceptable reason to visit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australians to perform acts of kindness on national day of mourning for Bondi terror attack victims

Thousands of Australians are expected to perform acts of kindness on Thursday to commemorate the victims of last month's Bondi terror attack, as the Jewish tradition of mitzvah spreads across faiths and backgrounds. A mitzvah, which is a core value in Judaism, has come to mean any charitable act and is being requested of Australians to mark the national day of mourning.
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World news
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1 month ago

Queensland moves to ban pro-Palestine slogan from the river to the sea' under sweeping new hate speech laws

Queensland will seek to criminalise use of 'from the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada' when intended to incite menace, harassment or offence.
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