Younger Australia is facing a loneliness ‘epidemic’
A silent crisis is taking root among young Australians, with nearly half those aged 15 to 25 reporting they regularly feel lonely. One in seven experience persistent loneliness that lasts…
Going for gold: female stars vie for Logies glory
Women are set to dominate television’s most glamorous night after securing all but one of the nominations for the coveted Gold Logie award. The 65th Logie Awards will take place…
Garma organiser urges action on ‘horrors in statistics’
Political leaders have been warned their attendance at one of Australia’s largest cultural festivals is not enough to make progress for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Speaking at the…
Thousands to march across Harbour Bridge for Palestine
The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the site of a major protest against the war in Gaza with politicians, union groups and humanitarian advocates expected to participate. Rally organiser…
Mortified! The King’s School Headmaster responds
What’s the scam? The Headmaster of The King’s School, Tony George, has issued a statement claiming media attention over “clip over the ear-gate” is inaccurate and misleading. The scam is…
PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment
While some welcome the prime minister’s focus on economic empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, others brand it a further step from truth-telling. Anthony Albanese has used his…
‘Massive disruption’: Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead
Pro-Palestinian protesters will march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a major show of force, as police scramble to ensure they have the resources to manage the court-sanctioned event. Thousands…
PM says Indigenous partnership to unlock true potential
A “real economy” is needed in Arnhem Land, say Indigenous leaders addressing a major Australian cultural gathering. Yothu Yindi Foundation chair Djawa Yunupingu has told crowds at Garma Festival at…
Trump fires jobs data commissioner after dismal report
US President Donald Trump has removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in…
Court win for pro-Palestinian rally on Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestinian protesters will march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge after a court authorised the rally despite police attempting to have it prohibited. NSW Supreme Court Justice Belinda Rigg rejected a…