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Has identity politics gone too far? Tony Burke’s refusal to name radical Islam after the Bondi terror attack sparks backlash

Chanting slogans such as “death to the IDF,” “death to Zionists,” or “death to anyone” is not political critique; it is incitement. Pretending otherwise is intellectual dishonesty.

Why the OIC has no moral standing to lecture India on its internal matter of Kashmir

One is compelled to ask whether the OIC has ever demanded that Pakistan withdraw its forces from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, dismantle terror infrastructure, or comply with the prerequisites laid down by international law.

Defending ambition in Belém: a Fijian negotiator’s reflection on COP30

Fiji arrived in Belém for COP30 with a clear purpose: to defend ambition and protect the integrity of the 1.5°C goal.

As Victoria’s Great Ocean Road flash floods show, we need to get better at taking warnings seriously

Holidaymakers at Victoria’s Wye River watched as cars were swept out to sea and a caravan park was rapidly inundated.

Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

Using injury data across six large cities, researchers examined how road injury risk changes as temperatures rise, and how this differs by mode of travel.

Iran protests 2026: our surveys show Iranians agree more on regime change than what might come next

A clear majority of Iranians do not want the theocracy that came to power with the 1979 revolution.

Who’s going to the ballot box this year? Here’s the election state of play

While Labor is still competitive in the polls, Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s ratings are dismal, with a recent Redbridge poll and Newspoll both giving her a net approval below -40.

Climate change demands a step up on human rights protection

Every time a student misses school because the river that she crosses is flooded or at risk of flooding, that student is denied the full enjoyment of this right.

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

According to Reserve Bank of Australia, average interest rates on credit cards at the end of October were up to 20.99% a year.

PNG indigenous business women claim their right to respect

The challenges for women in business are same regardless of which level the businesses are at.

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Australia partners with Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev to launch mental health initiative

“About the relationship between Australia and India, the governments are working very hard. For what Australia is doing for the Indian community there, I’d like to say thanks on behalf of them,”

Australia reaches 28 million people as migration drives growth, with one new resident every 75 seconds

The ABS estimates the population rose from 27.59 million in 2025 to 28.09 million in 2026, an increase of 491,743 people.

Victoria Police investigating targeted shooting in Melbourne’s north

The offender is described as a male wearing a black hooded jumper, black face mask or balaclava, black tracksuit pants
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