Palestinian-Australian author to headline writers' fest Palestinian-Australian academic Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at Australia's biggest writers' festival after her removal from another event sparked outrage. AAP · Feb 17
'Heart of gold': mum backs neo-Nazi fan after hate rant The mother of a man who threw his support behind neo-Nazis and incited hatred against Jews during an Australia Day rally speech claims he just made a mistake. AAP · Feb 17
Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage Controversial restrictions on protests have been lifted a week after a violent response by police as a probe seeks evidence of misconduct from demonstrators. AAP · Feb 17
Valentine's spending slows but love remains priceless Australians may be paring back their spending this Valentine's Day but couples who have celebrated 70 years of marriage share their free relationship advice. AAP · Feb 13
Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say. AAP · Feb 12
Door opened to further event-based protest bans The Israeli president's visit to Australia was predominantly for cultural purposes, a court has found in a decision that could be used to ban future protests. AAP · Feb 12
Muslim community reels after police violence at protest A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer. AAP · Feb 11
White nationalist admits inciting hate on Australia Day A man who twice referred to Jewish people as the "greatest enemy" during an Australia Day rally speech has admitted promoting hatred with his vile remarks. AAP · Feb 11
Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest. AAP · Feb 10
Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict. AAP · Feb 10
'Unacceptable': cops slammed for Muslim prayer bust-up Muslim figures are incensed after police violently broke up a prayer group at a thousands-strong rally against a contentious visit by the Israeli president. AAP · Feb 10
Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president's visit. AAP · Feb 9
'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians. AAP · Jan 28
White nationalist held over anti-Jewish 'heil' speech A white nationalist arrested for an anti-Semitic speech at a March for Australia rally is not part of any "active" neo-Nazi group, a court has heard. AAP · Jan 27
AAP · Jan 22 'Nation has stood up': mourners resilient after attack A message of defiance grounded in Jewish tenets has marked an emotional commemoration for Bondi massacre victims as political and religious leaders unite.
AAP · Jan 21 'Literally unbelievable': families mourn Bondi victims Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are trying to come to terms with their grief as Australia pauses for a national day of mourning.
AAP · Jan 8 'We will defy': activists vow to ignore protest laws Activists have pledged to flout controversial anti-protest laws after claiming they are unconstitutional in a legal challenge that could spill over borders.
AAP · Jan 7 'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy.
AAP · Jan 4 Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.
AAP · Jan 4 Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws People spouting racial hatred could have visas cancelled after the Bondi massacre, but the government is being pushed to go further still to stop anti-Semitism.
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.
AAP · Dec 5, 2025 Simple starts snowball into Christmas light spectacles From the work of competition hopefuls to those just looking to spread some joy, festive light displays are bringing Christmas colour to suburban streets.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 'Dread so deep': new parents struggle, don't seek help After years of loss, Marcelle Cooper's daughter brought magic - until postnatal depression hit and she had to get professional help.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Whiteley Byron Bay masterpiece under the hammer for $1m A Brett Whiteley painting of the Byron Bay landscape has sold for $1 million - but will it end up on the walls of a Byron Bay rich-lister?