Controversial group Hizb ut-Tahrir says it ‘cannot be banned’ despite proposed laws targeting hate speech
A controversial Islamic group says the government “cannot ban” its ideas despite its members facing the threat of…
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From the Thin White Duke to Ziggy Stardust, the Berlin recluse to the late-career elegist, David Bowie’s oeuvre…
As Adelaide Writers’ Week is cancelled, what is the future of writers’ festivals in Australia?
Rosemarie Milsom, the founding director of Newcastle Writers Festival (NWF), is always apprehensive before launching their program. “You’re…
Today in History – January 15: Bizarre explosion made entire city sticky
Twenty-one people were killed and 150 injured when a giant tank filled with molasses exploded in Boston on…
Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help | National disability insurance scheme
Scott Clough’s life was saved by an unlikely champion, says his sister – the administrative review tribunal. The…
Man hoarding footballs convicted of dangerous driving and fined after years-long ‘pranking’ by kids
A Tasmanian man pushed to the brink after kids threw rocks at his home had “had enough” after…
At least 32 killed after crane falls on passenger train in Thailand
At least 32 people have been killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell on a passenger…
Tony Burke celebrates Kaz Hamad’s arrest as illicit tobacco expert warns it may leave a power vacuum
Australia’s alleged tobacco kingpin Kazem Hamad was once considered untouchable. Living in Iraq beyond the arm of Australian…
Ioannis Vidiniotis: Greek tourist suffers ‘catastrophic’ spinal injury at Perth’s popular Cottesloe Beach
A Greek tourist who arrived in WA just two days before he suffered a “catastrophic” spinal injury at…
US needs Greenland for purpose of national security, says Trump ahead of talks
US President Donald Trump says NATO would be ‘more formidable’ with Greenland in the hands of the United…
Police warn of pipe bombs found in Belconnen
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Arrest warrant issued for man in NSW over alleged murder of Brisbane carer Velvet Pesu
Queensland detectives have issued an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old man over the alleged murder of a woman…