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Wong calls ‘reprehensible’ letter targeting Hong Kong activist in Australia a ‘threat to national sovereignty’

Ted Hui received letter offering reward for information about his family after China accused Australia of interfering with its internal affairs

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2025

What works to prevent violence against women? Here’s what the evidence says

Journalist and activist Jess Hill’s Quarterly Essay argues Australia’s primary prevention framework to end violence against women isn’t working.

The Conversation · Mar 26, 2025

How Netflix has shaped (and shattered) our content landscape over the past decade – and what comes next

To mark 10 years since Netflix began operating in Australia, we and our colleagues at the Streaming Industries and Genres Network have published a report that looks at the state of Australia’s streaming industry today – and back at the platforms that have failed over the years.

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

A $33 billion vote-grabber or real relief? Examining the Albanese government’s big housing pledge

The Australian housing market is in crisis: soaring prices, increasing rental stress, declining home ownership rates and a growing number of people experiencing homelessness.

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

Protecting salmon farming at the expense of the environment – another step backwards for Australia’s nature laws

A bill introduced to parliament this week, if passed, would limit the government’s power to reconsider certain environment approvals when an activity is harming the environment.

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

Morning Mail: Coalition won’t back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Albanese says he has invited Trump to Australia – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

‘We don’t have a cultural place for men as victims’: why men often don’t tell anyone about sexual abuse

In Australia, it’s estimated almost one in five boys (18.8%) experience child sexual abuse. And at least one in 16 men (6.1%) experience sexual violence after age 15.

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

Iran Book World Cup Spot As Australia, Saudis Keep Hopes Alive

Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025

Catt says Lions must roar to keep the Wallabies at bay

A member of the tourists' series loss to Australia in 2001, Mike Catt says the British and Irish Lions must compete with the Wallabies physically this year.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025