Labor’s proposed hate speech laws aim to combat extremism and racial vilification, but have prompted strong opposition from free speech advocates and several political parties
Pauline Hanson has launched a fierce attack on Anthony Albanese’s proposed hate speech laws, warning the Prime Minister the changes could strip everyday Australians of their right to speak freely.
A woman convicted of killing three children has defended her decision to continue babysitting, as fresh accounts from neighbours and family reveal new concerns about her post-prison life.
The Palestinian-Australian author has launched defamation proceedings against Peter Malinauskas, following his "vicious" public statement.
New details have revealed a woman jailed for killing babies later looked after children without families knowing about her criminal history
Craig Silvey, the author behind Runt, Honeybee and Jasper Jones, has faced court over alleged child exploitation charges.
Five decades after eight-year-old Eloise Worledge disappeared, police say fresh information could still bring answers as her family speaks of a lifetime of grief
Funds raised to support Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed have drawn an unlikely claim from a man fined over a prior confrontation at the hero’s shop.
The former New Zealand Prime Minister has joined 114 writers in withdrawing from the high-profile literary festival, following the removal of Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from the lineup.
Behind the praise and protocol, an uneasy relationship with Donald Trump has shadowed Rudd’s early departure, announced by the PM.
Texas police have issued a public alert for Australian athlete Izaak Michell, warning members of the public to exercise caution as an investigation into sexual assault allegations continues
Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to call a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, arguing the government took time to get the terms of reference right
