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Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.

King’s birthday top honours go to Natasha Stott Despoja, Will Hodgman and Terence Tao

King’s birthday top honours go to Natasha Stott Despoja, Will Hodgman and Terence Tao

Former leader of the Australian Democrats awarded honour in recognition for her work on the SA royal commission into family violence

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Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

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South Australia’s domestic and sexual violence royal commission recommendations should be embraced across the country

The South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has released its final report. Led by Royal Commissioner Natasha Stott Despoja, the 700-page report presents findings from extensive consultations, including more than 380 written submissions, 800 survey responses, ten days of public hearings and submissions completed over 13…

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Powerful voices reveal the truth of family violence

More than 5000 people informed the work of a royal commission into domestic, family and sexual violence, which made their voices central to its findings.

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.

Australia has elected its youngest senator. With Gen Z wielding more political power, is it a sign of things to come?

It’s been 30 years since Natasha Stott Despoja became the youngest woman ever elected to the Australian Parliament. A 25-year-old Sarah Hanson-Young beat that record slightly in 2007.

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Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

A lack of regional forensic services is forcing sexual assault victims to endure long, traumatic journeys to the city, a royal commission in SA has been told.

Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.

Royal commission to tackle 'scourge' of family violence

Royal commission to tackle 'scourge' of family violence

SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Sexual and Family Violence has started, aiming to deliver transformative change that protects families.

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

Rita Ora wowed by Adelaide businessman's worm dance at New York celebrity charity gala

Rita Ora wowed by Adelaide businessman's worm dance at New York celebrity charity gala

Ian Smith, the husband of former Democrats leader Natasha Stott Despoja, busted out the move in front of an audience including Julie Bishop, Malcolm Turnbull and Hollywood A-listers Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss at a gala dinner in New York last week.

‘Find this man!’: Rita Ora blown away by Australian trade consul’s viral ‘worm’ dance moves

‘Find this man!’: Rita Ora blown away by Australian trade consul’s viral ‘worm’ dance moves

UK singer tracks down Ian Smith after he pulled out bold breakdancing moves at the Prince’s Trust Gala in New York

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