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Byron Bay night precinct sparks concern for alcohol-fuelled violence
Byron Bay residents are concerned that a plan to boost the tourism hotspot’s nightlife will lead to an increase in...
Mon 28 Jul 2025
International Court of Justice rules on historic global climate policy
The International Court of Justice has issued a ruling in regards to the climate crisis and the impacts nations can...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Parliament becoming a safe space for First Nations communities
This week the 48th Parliament in Canberra kicked off with a traditional welcome to Country in the great hall, led...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Disability Pride Fest kicks off this weekend
The fourth annual Disability Pride festival kicks off in Sydney this Saturday as part of Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Plan to respond against algae bloom in SA released
An independent collective of marine scientists urge the government to consider their seven-point plan in response to SA’s harmful algae...
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Calls for national healthcare protocol after woman being denied mammogram due to disability
Members of the disability community are demanding a national protocol in a push for equal access to healthcare services. Physical...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Pine Gap 40 years on: reflections on facility’s evolution
Pine Gap, the controversial intelligence-gathering facility in Alice Springs remains shrouded in secrecy, and for decades has been a source...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
NGO coalitions call for action on Australian human rights ahead of UN review
Australia’s human rights record is ‘backsliding,’ – that’s according to a report by a coalition of over 100 NGOs including...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Victorian Government 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Reduces Energy Costs for Local Communities
The Allan Labor government has launched its third round of grant funding through the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program. The initiative...
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Taxpayers billed $500 million to clean up Chevron’s WA oil field
Recent documents obtained under a freedom of information request by Boiling Cold have revealed Australian taxpayers will pay at least...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
South Australia Struggles With Algae Bloom
South Australia continues to grapple with the algae bloom that has been impacting its shores and coastlines, resulting in the...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Labor wipes 20% off student debts – What’s the catch?
Labor has introduced a bill in parliament today that will see a 20% reduction to student debt for over 3...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Video Game Emulation
An Italian YouTuber is under investigation by police for breaking copyright laws, after reviewing video game emulation devices on his...
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Why we sabotage ourselves — even when we know better
A new UNSW study has found that some people keep making bad choices even when they know they lead to...
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Women at the centre of Australia’s growing homelessness crisis
A new report from Homelessness Australia reveals a 20% rise in women and girls already homeless when seeking help over...
Tue 22 Jul 2025
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
Earlier this month, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan. It’s the first time...
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Strapped for cash – but UTS spends up big on US alumni trip
The ABC has reported that top executives from the University of Technology Sydney went on an alumni trip to the...
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Stability And A Stadium On The Line After Tasmanian Election
Now to Tasmania, where neither the Liberals nor Labor have secured a majority following Saturday’s election. The divisive proposed Macquarie...
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Separated Men experience higher suicide risk, research finds
Content warning: The following story contains discussions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call...
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Australians Experiencing Racism Don’t Report It, study finds
Racism in Australia continues to be a persistent and unreported problem, according to new research. More than three quarters of...
Mon 21 Jul 2025
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