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Liberal Party’s Backing of Anti-Semitic Hate Speech Laws a Departure from Menzies’ Ideal: Ruddick
Former party MP says support for new hate-speech laws is the latest bipartisan move which has alienated conservative members and voters.
Labor Pledges Ambitious Plan for 10,000 New Health Appointments Amid Campaign to Shore up Adelaide Seats
The $150 million promise comes as Labor attempts to shore up the knife-edge South Australian seat of Boothby.
Aussie Health: Diabetes Up, Cholesterol Down, Over 25 Percent Not Getting Vitamin D
Diabetes is affecting more people than a decade before, but cholesterol levels have fallen.
Australia’s Social Cohesion Stronger Than New Zealand’s, New Report Finds
New research commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation shows Australians are more positive than New Zealanders about a range of social cohesion measures.
Traditional Priorities Rub Up Against Progressive Policy: Mayor Speaks After Censure From In-Person Council Meetings
Aidan McLindon was elected to mayor of Whittlesea, north of Melbourne, as the regions shift right.
Queensland Enlists Top Psychiatrist to Lead Review into Hormone Drugs for Children
Professor Ruth Vine was once Victoria’s chief psychiatrist and the nation’s head of mental health.
Gender Equality Targets Now Mandatory for Big Business, Opposition Warns of Risks
The new bill passed the Senate with the support of the Greens and crossbench.
Budget 2025: $178 Million For ‘Social Cohesion’ Including Palestine, Refugee Funding
Measures include support for Palestine, refugees, the Australian-African community, and the Adass Israel Synagogue which was firebombed in late 2024.
Queensland Police Rejects Diversity Quotas, Accepts Other Equality Measures
Queensland’s police service has rejected a number of diversity quota recommendations made by the state’s human rights body.
Campaigner Against Puberty Blocking Drugs for Kids Moved on From Brisbane City Centre
A Canadian influencer who holds peaceful protests against puberty blockers drew a police presence in Queensland’s capital city.
Jewish Leader Warns of More Foreign Interference After $200,000 Bounty for HK Activists
An Australian Jewish leader says social cohesion will be used by hostile forces unless it is address at a government level.
German National Arrested for Allegedly Helping Anti-Semitic Bomb Scare Suspect Escape
This is the second AFP arrest in days.
The Best State in Australia to Survive a Heart Attack?
Thanks to early intervention, one Australian state performs the best in terms of heart attack survivability and the third best in the world.
Australia’s Population Surpasses 27 Million as Growth Slows to 1.8 Percent
The nation’s total population now stands at 27.3 million, an increase of 484,000 people over the past year.
Hundreds Protest Against Move to Expand Abortion in Australia’s Most Populous State
Women’s Forum Australia argued a geographical requirement for abortion access in the bill would cause hospitals to be forced into offering terminations.
Peak Accounting Bodies Probed on How They Regulate Members Who Pay Their Fees
Professional accounting bodies were questioned about their operating model of monitoring members’ conduct while representing their interests.
Study Reveals Eating Disorders Are More Stigmatised Than Depression
University of South Australia researched published their findings in the Journal of Eating Disorders.
Mysterious Flyers Offering $200,000 Bounty for HK Activist Stirs Alarm in Australia
A Hong Kong-born Australian lawyer has also spoken out after an unknown party made false claims in an attempt to turn the Muslim community on him.
