Australia
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‘The world is watching’: Protests in solidarity with Iranian women are going global. Here’s why
Protesters have taken to the streets across Australia to show solidarity with Iran’s people and a subsequent wave of women-led…
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‘It was a personal hell’: Elective surgery patients suffering through years-long ‘hidden’ waiting lists
Brisbane man Mal Gregory was on the waiting list for his hip surgery for five weeks. But in reality, the…
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Household wealth has slipped. This is how much the average Australian is now worth
Household wealth has slipped for the first time since the pandemic, with superannuation balances taking a hit from falling markets…
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Backlash over all-white judges on Australian Idol sparks call for quotas
Viewers have criticised the lack of cultural diversity in the judging and presenter lineup of Australian Idol 2023. The Australian…
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Optus data breach: How you can get a free replacement driver’s licence
Optus has advised that up to 10 million customers could be affected by last week. Driver’s licence numbers are among…
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The Greens ‘relying on community support’ in new push to legalise cannabis
The Greens say they have new constitutional advice that proves federal parliament can override state-based criminalisation of cannabis – and…
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Optus faces a customer exodus, calls for compensation amid anger over leaked data
Optus customers seething over the telco’s huge data breach have pledged to leave the company and claim compensation, while a…
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Five-year-old boy found dead after car swept away by floodwaters in NSW
A five-year-old boy has died after becoming trapped in a car that was swept away by floodwaters in central western…
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Australia violated Torres Strait Islanders’ rights by failing to protect them from climate change, UN says
A United Nations committee found on Friday that Australia had violated the human rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing…
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Gina was diagnosed with melanoma aged 20. She wants influencers to stop promoting tanning
Gina Savage knows better than anyone how dangerous the sun can be. Having gone through two years of aggressive treatment…
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