Terminally ill woman wins victim's compo after assault
A terminally ill Illawarra woman fractured her hip in a domestic violence assault. After initially being denied, she won a $5000 victim's payment on appeal. Read her fight for justice.
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Flood victims swamped by disaster funding red tape
Queenslanders hit by the 2022 floods are struggling to access promised funds due to a new, complex government process. Learn about the bureaucratic delays and calls for urgent reform.
Renter charged $4000 for strata CCTV review after theft
A Canberra tenant is taking his strata company to ACAT after they demanded $4000 to review security footage for a police investigation into his stolen motorcycle. Read the full story.
Doctors Face Legal Action for Withholding Medical Care
A landmark legal case in Australia sees doctors accused of withholding care. Explore the ethical and legal implications for patient rights and medical practice.
Two dead in SA's Horrocks Highway crash, Filipino community mourns
Adelaide's Filipino community is grieving after a New Year's Eve van rollover on Horrocks Highway killed an 18-year-old student and a 71-year-old grandmother. Read more about the tragedy and the fundraising efforts.
Nesting birds force woman to live in car amid Homes NSW dispute
A Campbelltown woman, placed in a Wollongong apartment after domestic violence, is living in a hire car due to squalid conditions and nesting birds. Homes NSW says they are working to resolve the issues.
Bondi victims' families call for royal commission role
Families of the Bondi Junction attack victims urge the government to include them as experts in the upcoming royal commission into violence. Their lived experience is crucial for effective reform.
Cancer patient's Airbnb holiday refund refused
A Melbourne mother undergoing urgent chemotherapy fights Airbnb for a refund after her diagnosis forced her to cancel a family holiday. Discover the policy loophole leaving her thousands out of pocket.
PETA criticises Kim Kardashian's puppy Christmas gifts
Kim and Khloe Kardashian face backlash from PETA after gifting puppies for Christmas. The animal rights group urges adoption from shelters instead. Read the full story.
French Film Legend Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 90
The world mourns the loss of French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who has died at 90. Explore her legendary career, activism, and enduring legacy.
Bondi attack victim condition deteriorates, two discharged
A Bondi Beach terror attack victim's condition has worsened, while two more survivors have been released from Sydney hospitals. Get the latest updates on the recovery efforts.
Bondi Attack: 11 Still in Hospital, Two Critical
More than two weeks after the Bondi Beach terror attack, 11 victims remain in Sydney hospitals, with two in critical condition. Read the latest on their recovery and the community's response.
Cairns protest targets court over lenient sentences
Outraged families staged a 'Tinsel' protest at Cairns court, demanding justice for victims of violent crime. They claim sentences are too lenient. Read the full story.
Bondi shooting victims remembered at Parliament House vigil
Hundreds gathered at Parliament House for a candlelight memorial honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi mass shooting. The community united in grief and a message of hope during Hanukkah.
WA mourns Bondi victims at Kings Park vigil
West Australians gathered at Kings Park for a National Day of Reflection, paying tribute to the six victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy one week on. Read the full story of community mourning.
Bondi Beach paddle-out tribute for terror attack victims
More than 1000 people joined a moving paddle-out tribute at Bondi Beach to remember the 15 lives lost in Sunday's terror attack. The community formed a circle of solidarity in the water for a minute's silence.
Bondi Beach terror attack leaves 15 dead, nation mourns
Australia grieves after a horrific terror attack at Bondi Beach left 15 dead and dozens injured. The latest updates on the tragedy and a moving community tribute.
Perth vigil honours Bondi massacre victims
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Perth synagogue for a vigil honouring the 15 lives lost in the Bondi Beach shooting. Community leaders call for action against antisemitism.
Bondi attack victim's daughter shares father's survival story
Victoria Teplitsky recounts her 86-year-old father being shot at Bondi's Channukah event. Hear the emotional story that brought Nat Barr to tears. Read more.
Bondi Lamplighter Vigil for Terror Attack Victims
Sydney's Bondi community gathers for a poignant lamplighter vigil to honour the victims of the December terror attack. Read about the tributes and the city's resilience.
Pregnant worker wins job back after unfair dismissal
A Sydney warehouse worker fired after revealing her pregnancy has been reinstated. Learn your legal rights and employer obligations around pregnancy discrimination in Australia.
Defying limits: Maree Jenner's journey as an advocate for disability inclusion
Central Coast woman Maree Jenner, living with dwarfism, shares her journey from being told she couldn't be a nurse or teacher to becoming an Australian ambassador for International Day of People With Disability. Discover the ongoing fight for true inclusi
WA Surrogacy Laws Pass Upper House in Historic Vote
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
Australia urged to confront China on human rights abuses
Human rights lawyer David Matas reveals shocking evidence of forced organ harvesting in China over two decades. Discover why Australia's response disappoints activists. Listen to the full podcast.
Victims May Get Final Say on Life Sentence Parole
WA Attorney General Tony Buti proposes giving victims' families veto power over parole for serious criminals serving life sentences. Learn how this reform could reshape justice.
Holocaust Survivor Andrew Steiner Wins International Award
Adelaide Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner OAM receives inaugural Éva Fahidi Award, warning of troubling parallels with 1930s. Read his powerful message.
Hunter rental crisis: 40+ applications to find home
Former property manager reveals shocking rental market reality in Hunter region. Learn about the application chaos and what's being done to fix Australia's housing crisis.
Giuffre Family Feud Over Epstein Estate Escalates
Virginia Giuffre's mother and sister battle over compensation from Jeffrey Epstein's victims fund as legal dispute reaches Western Australia's Supreme Court.
SA Lawmaker Demands Weapons Export Review
Independent MLC Tammy Franks introduces motion calling for SA Government to divest from companies potentially complicit in Palestinian human rights abuses. Learn more.
Illawarra vigil for women lost to gendered violence
Dozens gathered in Wollongong for a rose vigil honouring 43 Australian women and children killed in gendered violence this year, as local assault rates rise. Learn how to help.
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