Local 1800RESPECT gets $41.8 million funding boost after 3000% rise in calls The federal government is investing $41.8 million into 1800RESPECT over the next two years, as calls to service have risen by 3000 per cent.
Local ‘Not intimidated’: MPs Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report threats after condemning neo-Nazi rally Federal MP Allegra Spender and state MP Kellie Sloane have reported to the police threats following their condemnation of neo-Nazi rally.
Appointments Kathy Klugman appointed first woman to lead National Intelligence Kathy Klugman has been appointed the next Director-General of National Intelligence, becoming the first woman to fill the position.
Politics Lidia Thorpe condemned for saying she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House A threat from Independent senator Lidia Thorpe to “burn down” Parliament House in solidarity with Palestine has received widespread backlash.
Politics The women dubbed ‘ISIS brides’ returning to Australia from Syria, reigniting political debate Two women and four children who are Australian citizens have returned to Australia after managing to smuggle themselves out of Syria.
Local Turning lived experience into policy: Katrine Hildyard’s approach to tackling domestic violence Having grown up in a family that experienced domestic violence, South Australia’s Katrine Hildyard is now tackling the issue in Parliament.
Local Mother of DV victim Mackenzie Anderson launches petition for urgent law reform Tabitha Acret, the mother of domestic violence victim Mackenzie Anderson, launches online petition calling for tougher sentencing for abusers.
World ‘Fearless voice’: Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader, visits Australia Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet on Wednesday with Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader.
Local NSW invests $800,000 to make running safer for women and girls For too many women and girls, running outside isn’t safe. Now, a new $800,000 grant from the NSW government is set to gather crucial data.
Local Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne Australia has accused Iran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, with the government expelling Iran’s ambassador.
Local Depression, bullying and the climate crisis: Youngest senator Charlotte Walker’s first speech Australia’s youngest senator Charlotte Walker has given her first speech in parliament, sharing her battle with depression and misogyny.
Local Hundreds of thousands rally across Australia in historic pro-Palestine protests Across Australia pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets in some of the largest demonstrations in national history.
