‘Fractured’ society – but New Zealand’s young have hope across difference and distance
Isolation and falling trust is driving disconnection, though under-35s are more optimistic about social cohesion than older people, report finds Tucked between a tiny restaurant and a small supermarket on…
Australians want a royal commission into femicide. What haunts me is wondering if it’ll be enough to make leaders act | Jess Hill
The solutions to ending gender-based violence aren’t a mystery. The problem is that governments refuse to act on them When a social crisis becomes too big to ignore, governments reach…
Australia’s Adam Walton on tennis lessons next to horses and being a ‘late bloomer’
The 27-year-old is enjoying his moment in the sun at the French Open after a shock win over Daniil Medvedev but with an eye on more grand slam success Adam…
US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against president The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the…
Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington
Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555 Continue reading…
Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’ Patagonia has launched a trademark lawsuit against…
US launches new strikes on Iran military site as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon
US forces down attack drones in Bandar Abbas amid further military activity around the strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces reportedly firing at four ships in the waterway Trump accuses…
Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal no longer working for the ABC after external podcast appearance
The public broadcaster launched an investigation into the former bikie’s involvement in a podcast sponsored by an online casino Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Anti-abortion activist concedes pictures of human foetuses may have been sugar glider joeys
Joanna Howe posts on social media that if purported images of human foetuses are in fact sugar gliders, ‘it doesn’t actually matter’ Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Queensland man charged with murder after allegedly beating elderly pedestrian to death with pole
Bundaberg man, 36, allegedly drove into and assaulted multiple people in Childers and North Isis on Wednesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…