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In Australia and most countries, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Because of this, keeping someone in detention before trial comes with serious legal, practical and human-rights consequences, not just for the person accused but also for their family and for society.

Since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel nearly a year ago, and the subsequent ongoing war on Gaza, there have been widespread claims that antisemitism is globally on the rise. Attacks on Jewish synagogues and businesses, some of them uncomfortably close to home, bear this out.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

Google's generative AI tool will explain search results in Australia as part of a technology trial but experts warn to watch for serious or funny mistakes.

Hosts walk away with handsome 46-run victory

The acting England captain was unbeaten on 110 before bad weather spelled a 46-run DLS win against Australia in the third ODI

Stand-in captain Brook was 110 not out as the hosts won by 46 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

Australia's Jason Day is full of praise for the progress made by the International team but knows the Americans will take some stopping at the Presidents Cup.

Dividing people by age will worsen outcomes for everyone and if Australia wants to address ageism, people both young and old must unite.

The tourists are 2-0 ahead in the five-match series.

Hassan Elhassan works two jobs to support his family of six. Without change, there’s ‘no light on the horizon’