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Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering

Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

Australian woman who introduced the hula hoop to the world – but missed out on the profits – dies aged 101

Despite being uncredited for her role in launching what became a global craze, Joan Anderson was just ‘happy to bring so much joy to people’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025

Is Australia becoming a more violent country?

Almost every day, it seems we read or hear reports another family is grieving the murder of a loved one in a street brawl, another business owner is hospitalised after trying to fend off armed robbers, or shoppers simply going about their business are confronted by knife-wielding thugs.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

Morning Mail: the mathematics of Gaza starvation, the Coalition’s climate wedge, O’Callaghan’s gold star

How Israel has caused Gaza famine; and one of two remaining metropolitan Liberal MPs says party must take climate policies seriously or lose voters;

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025

Police fear ‘crowd crush’ at Sydney protest, court hears – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025

Industrial-scale deepfake abuse caused a crisis in South Korean schools. Here’s how Australia can avoid the same fate

Australian schools are seeing a growing number of incidents in which students have created deepfake sexualised imagery of their classmates. The eSafety Commissioner has urged schools to monitor the situation.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025

Colombia is producing more cocaine than ever – and more is reaching Australian shores

Imagine an area larger than the Australian Capital Territory, nearly twice the size of London and four times that of New York City covered in coca plantations.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025

'Newton's third law': Schmidt defence of rested Tizzano

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has urged Carlo Tizzano to avoid social media after copping online abuse following Australia's second-Test loss to the Lions.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Tired O'Callaghan upset in women's 100m freestyle final

Australia have been forced to settle for silver and bronze on an action-packed night of swimming on day six at the world championships in Singapore.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march

A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025