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Executive Council of Australian Jewry says crackdown on right-wing extremist groups including National Socialist Network needed

In a significant move today, Qantas is deliberating changes to its grooming policy for pilots across its branches, a decision that has generated widespread interest and debate. This consideration, spearheaded by Australia's largest airline, is focused not solely on grooming aesthetics but rather on reinforcing safety measures—a priority for any…

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Spending by state and federal governments warded off a recession last year but they are now cutting back, and more business investment is needed

Islanders worry about the impact of migrants deported by Australia; leaders caught talking about organ transplants leading to immortality

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

The introduction of television in Australia in 1956 coincided with mass post-war immigration, initially from Britain and Europe, and later from Asia, the Americas and Africa. Both played a significant role in forming modern society.

The Australian sharemarket has had a remarkably strong run since December 2023, when the SP/ASX 200 index was around 7,000. In recent weeks the index topped 9,000 for the first time, a rise of about 16% on an annualised basis over this 21-month period.