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Gangsters, genocide and gagging dissent

As Trump's world domination plans go into overdrive, managing editor Michelle Pini discusses the ...  
Tony Abbott’s hypocrisy on immigration policy: What his time in office shows

Tony Abbott’s recent immigration rhetoric sits uneasily alongside the policies and outcomes of ...  
#3 TOP IA STORY OF 2025: High Court logging appeal decision a game changer

This April article by the brilliant Sue Arnold marker a rare piece of joy for conservationists in ...  
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#9 TOP STORY OF 2025: Why six Australian Jews accused leading local Zionist of antisemitism

When a leading Zionist calls six other Australian Jews "antisemitic" – and worse – over c ...  
Bondi under fire: How Australia responded to terror and fear

What has changed after the Bondi terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December?  
Justice for some: NDIS fraud punished, Robodebt crimes rewarded

While small-time scammers are swiftly jailed for exploiting the NDIS, the powerful architects of ...  
How many Robodebts will it take to end government cover-ups?

We may have had a Royal Commission into its systemic failures and voted in a new Federal Labor ...  
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EDITORIAL: How many Robodebt royal commissions will it take to change Australia's 'jobs for mates' culture?

We may have had a Royal Commission into its systemic failures and voted in a new Federal Labor ...  
Firebombed friendlyjordies still receiving death threats

Three years on from the firebombing of the home of Jordan Shanks, AKA friendlyjordies, an ABC Four ...  
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EDITORIAL: Firebombed friendlyjordies still receiving death threats

Three years on from the firebombing of the home of Jordan Shanks, AKA friendlyjordies, an ABC Four ...  
Calls for reform as remote work exposes compensation gaps

Workers, doctors and lawyers unite in calls for urgent reform to fix a system described as adve ...  
Murder, child pornography, ballrooms and Trump's new Saudi bestie

Managing editor Michelle Pini examines recent White House events and considers whether Americans ...  
Why modern families need to rethink how they write their wills

When most people think about a will, they picture something old-fashioned. Maybe a few handwritten ...  
The true cost of road accidents beyond the hospital bill

When most Australians think about the cost of a car accident, they picture ambulance bills and ...  
How to choose the right lawyer for your needs

Courts, regulators and life events all run on timetables that rarely suit us.  
What you need to know before hiring a DUI lawyer

Getting charged with a DUI can be an overwhelming situation. These charges have serious consequ ...  
Common criminal charges in the Gold Coast for which you would need a defence lawyer

Have you found yourself wondering about common criminal charges in the Gold Coast? Or maybe you ...  
How to navigate compensation law effectively

A fall at work, a rear-end crash, or a faulty product can upend your plans and income.  

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