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Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine has been fuelled by Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City, but advocates say the government needs to go further to prevent civilian suffering. Prime …

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Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again

Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not to shock markets for a …

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Cover-up claims over ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water

An expert panel’s report into contaminated drinking water has been labelled a cover-up by one community activist amid calls for broader monitoring and classification of so-called “forever chemicals”. The increased …

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Olympia Valance and IVF experts call for fertility education in Australian schools

Olympia Valance has joined leading fertility experts in urging schools to include education about infertility, egg freezing, and reproductive health in the national sex-education curriculum. Speaking during Fertility Unpacked, an …

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Young, conspiracy-drawn teens are potential terrorists

The changing face of terrorism from horrific acts by extremist Islamist groups to radicalised young men under 18 tapping away at their keyboards in regional areas is prompting a review …

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Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

The future of media, gender equity in workplaces and backlash against programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion will be in the spotlight at a national conference. The Women in Media …

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Update: Palestine recognition will be a ‘lifeline for Gaza’: PM

Australia will recognise the state of Palestine in a historic move that will redefine the nation’s foreign policy. After signalling a likely diplomatic shift, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday …

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Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on

A woman has waited more than 50 years for her attacker to be brought to justice, as police release new images in a bid find him and solve the case. …

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Australia may be hours away from recognising a Palestinian state

Australia seems to be gearing up to follow several major Western powers in recognising a Palestinian state at an upcoming United Nations meeting. Today, The Age reported that Prime Minister …

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Mortgage holders ready for relief after past rates blow

Australia’s central bank appears set to offer mortgage holders some repayment relief a month on from its shock decision to keep interest rates on hold. The Reserve Bank of Australia …

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