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How far has France’s far-right National Rally come in 50 years?

As Marine Le Pen’s far-right movement marks 50 years in French politics, RFI looks back at how the National Rally – formerly the National Front – went from a fringe group to France’s single biggest opposition party.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2022

Sky News’ Chris Kenny fails to read fine print over Facebook’s IPA ‘censorship’

It was the lack of a disclaimer, not censorship, that caused an Institute of Public Affairs video to be removed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2022

French PM wants to continue sanctions on Russia to ‘make the cost of the war unbearable’

France's National Assembly resumed its work on Monday with a debate on the war in Ukraine and its consequences for France, with a call from Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to "continue the sanctions" to "make the cost of the war unbearable for Russia".

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2022

Australia's teachers are burnt out and fed up. Here's why

For some teachers, a 70-hour week is normal. Experts say this needs to change.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

John Francis decided not to speak for a day. It turned into 17 'wonderful' years of silence

When environmentalist John Francis realised he was spending more time arguing with people than listening to them, he decided to stop talking — for 17 years.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Yirrkala is a powerful mix of people, history and culture — and so am I

From hunting to creating art, growing up in Yirrkala in the Northern Territory is unlike growing up anywhere else.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

How Le Pen’s far-right party went from ‘de-demonisation’ to ‘normalisation’

Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National is pursuing a “normalisation” strategy to continue its long ascent after a seismic breakthrough in June parliamentary elections. Most recently, the party voted in favour of President Emmanuel Macron’s cost of living bill – aiming to present its MPs as the picture of professionalism,…

France 24 · Aug 4, 2022

Keating says Pelosi’s reported Taiwan trip could lead to ‘military hostilities’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2022

Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo is turning African deserts into forests

An Australian agronomist is using a centuries-old practice to help turn African deserts into forests.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Alice joined the CWA to improve her crafting. She found it has plenty in common with feminism

Throughout its 100-year history, the Country Women's Association has advocated for women's issues at all levels of government — and won many battles.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022