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Sheikh Hasina: The woman who carried Bangladesh through chaos, now tried by the court of Western opinion

As Bangladesh’s most enduring leader faces global scrutiny, her legacy forces the world to confront a deeper question — can stability born of strength still be called democracy?

Jim Chalmers unveils major retreat on controversial superannuation changes

The proposals have been under attack for months, including from former treasurer and prime minister Paul Keating who directly lobbied Albanese.

Albury Central Motel fire: Woman charged after ‘suspicious’ blaze leaves Indian-Australian owner devastated

Fire and Rescue NSW crews battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. Several rooms were destroyed, with others suffering severe smoke and water damage.

Leaders condemn pro-Palestinian Senator Lidia Thorpe’s ‘burn down Parliament House’ remark as AFP launches probe

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson unleashed a scathing attack on Senator Thorpe, calling her actions at the Melbourne pro-Palestine rally “shameful” and demanding the Australian Federal Police take immediate action.

Senator Wong underscores India as a “very important bilateral relationship” amid Coalition calls to target oil refineries

Senator Wong emphasised that Australia will continue to engage with India respectfully, recognising the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship.

Forced marriages increase as human trafficking reports hit record high in Australia

More than 90 per cent of exit trafficking victims are women, often coerced, deceived, or threatened into leaving or attempting to leave Australia against their will.

Healy’s heroics: Australia chase record 331 to stun India in Women’s World Cup classic

Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur later acknowledged that the team faltered in execution in those death overs, despite a strong first 40 overs.

Women and kids often pay a heavy price when men drink. Our gender violence plan should reflect this

Men’s heavy drinking can contribute to controlling behaviour and irrational sexual jealousy towards partners, sexual aggression and coercion.

Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

There have been more than 250 firebombings of tobacconists and other shops across Australia since March 2023.

Indian-origin cricket sensation Harjas Singh selected in NSW second XI after record-breaking triple-century

20-year-old Harjas Singh smashed a 141-ball 314—third-highest individual score in NSW Premier first-grade history—including 35 sixes, guiding Western Suburbs to a record 5-483.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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