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Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

The federal court has dismissed a climate change case led by two Torres Strait Traditional Owners, ruling in favour of the Commonwealth.

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Disagree with the premier? Fine. But leave the misogynistic slogans out of it

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parkrun is a chance to maintain fitness, connect with friends and fight the social isolation that comes with living in remote Australia.

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Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

The federal court has dismissed a climate change case led by two Torres Strait Traditional Owners, ruling in favour of the Commonwealth.

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

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Luli Adeyemo’s BMX championships comeback

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Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship

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Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour

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Helen Conway appointed President of Chief Executive Women

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Two police officers abused naked woman suffering a mental health episode in Sydney

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Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

Every 1°C of global warming linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence

Queensland magistrate accepts emergency defence for woman driver fleeing domestic violence

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Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

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Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

Latest news

Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme

Never forget the media treatment of Joanne Lees

Emmy nominations reveal historic firsts, but diversity still down

Chronic shortages leave 1 in 5 victim-survivors out of crisis accommodation

Hidden in plain sight: the growing refugee crises in the Middle East

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

Mark Latham denies allegations of serious domestic abuse by former partner Nathalie Matthews

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

The overlooked scars of birth trauma: pain, injury and poor mental health

Disagree with the premier? Fine. But leave the misogynistic slogans out of it

The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

Mark Latham denies allegations of serious domestic abuse by former partner Nathalie Matthews

Luli Adeyemo’s BMX championships comeback

Is Australia’s biggest productivity solution hiding in plain sight?

Francesca Albanese: sanctioned for speaking truth to power

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship

‘We’re failing a generation’: Inside Australia’s ADHD medication crisis

Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour

Barbie got diabetes. The internet showed us exactly why representation alone isn’t enough.

Helen Conway appointed President of Chief Executive Women

Carolina Wilga being found safe and OK after 11 nights is the story we need

Polestar becomes major sponsor of Melbourne Demons AFLW

Two police officers abused naked woman suffering a mental health episode in Sydney

The top 5 Trump bin fire moments this week

The silent work of caring: New ‘Agehood’ podcast puts midlife women at the centre

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

Every 1°C of global warming linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence

Queensland magistrate accepts emergency defence for woman driver fleeing domestic violence

Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

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The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

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