Wirdi resistance warrior recognised with international environment prize Murrawah Johnson, a Wirdi woman of the Birri Gubba Nation, has won the Goldman Environmental Prize, which is awarded to grassroots environmental champions from around the world.
Harvey Weinstein to be retried in New York after conviction overturned In February 2020, jurors in Manhattan convicted Weinstein of sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006 and of raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
'Missed opportunity': The extra steps advocates want on gendered violence 'crisis' The $925 million fund to address Australia's gendered violence "crisis" is a "step forward" but more work is "absolutely necessary", advocates and researchers say. Here's what they want to happen.
The $1billion strategy to combat gender-based violence: Where is the money going? The federal government will spend almost $1 billion on a permanent program to financially support people escaping domestic and family violence.
For 25 years, Cape York women had to travel 800km to give birth. That's about to change Weipa Hospital's new birthing services will open on May 22, delivering access to expectant mothers both in the hospital and on Country.
Bruce Lehrmann given time extension to consider defamation ruling appeal Bruce Lehrmann has been granted an extension in which to appeal his failed defamation suit, as a court hears he will likely be liable to pay Channel Ten's legal fees.
Pro-Palestinian clashes erupt at UCLA after dozens arrested in Columbia University raid Clashes broke out on Wednesday at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, as dozens of universities around the US struggle to contain similar protests.
Qantas app glitch: Airline apologises after passengers' travel details exposed Qantas frequent flyers reported being able to view other people's information in the airline's app.
I was part of a 'cult' and didn't know it. Then something just didn't make sense Othniel Chisi had just arrived in Melbourne from Zimbabwe and was seeking a sense of belonging when he inadvertently fell into an organisation he now believes is a cult. He later learned he was the ideal prey for the organisation, and that he needed to escape.
These tips could save you money on your next doctor's visit A growing number of Australians are foregoing GP visits due to the rising cost of health care. For those who can't access bulk-billing, there are other ways to save money.
Meet the 'Chinese Wonderman' performing death-defying stunts in his 70s Micheal Xiao is proof that age is just a number. In his 70s, he continues to perform stunts and magic tricks that would make most people sweat.
Extended rain spell lashes Sydney, prompting flood warnings for NSW coast The dreary weather is here to stay. Here's what Sydneysiders can expect over the coming week.
A teenage boy has been killed in a London sword attack. Here's what we know London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, said he was "absolutely devastated" about the incident and the UK’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak, described it as "shocking".
This Katherine teenager just won $1 million for catching a fish It's the first time the full prize of the annual competition, designed to draw tourists to the Top End in the low season, has been won.
Immigration minister offers to speak to Perth home invasion victims after detainee arrest One of the alleged perpetrators was part of a cohort of immigration detainees at the centre of a federal political fight.
Bonza in turmoil: Why new airline entrants struggle to make it in Australia Australia's newest airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration. It's not the first to have done so, and it likely won't be the last.
David Sharaz bows out of Linda Reynolds defamation fight, says he 'can't afford legal costs' Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford to continue to fight Liberal senator Linda Reynolds' claims that he defamed her.
James eats most of his meals from food collected in bins. But is 'dumpster diving' legal? More young people are going hungry than ever before — and some see getting food from bins as a solution, amid federal inquiries into the price of groceries. But are they breaking the law? It depends.
Government 'deeply concerned' after former detainee charged over home invasion A recently freed detainee from immigration detention has been charged over the "horrific" bashing of a Perth grandmother during a violent home invasion.
Man arrested after young woman found dead in North Bondi unit A man has been arrested on an outstanding warrant at a unit in Sydney's eastern suburbs where a young woman was found dead.
Cost of living deters international students as Australia loses top spot in university rankings Australia has fallen from the top spot in university rankings, with international students facing high living costs.
Teen stabbed 10-year-old sister 'completely out of the blue', police say A teenage girl has been charged with murder, accused of stabbing her 10-year-old sister.
Bonza enters voluntary administration after abruptly cancelling flights Budget airline Bonza is navigating an uncertain future after flights were suddenly cancelled and its fleet reportedly repossessed.