Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney Ashes Test. The Australian opener reflects on his trailblazing career, racial stereotypes, and the personal toll of political advocacy. Read his powerful final message.
Israel announces the suspension of several major aid organisations in Gaza, citing security concerns. The move raises fears of a deepening humanitarian crisis. Read the full report.
Min River creates history as the first female-skippered yacht to win the Sydney to Hobart overall title after a protest upheld for a sail breach. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement. Read the full story on the controversial award.
French duo's Sydney to Hobart overall win in doubt after rivals launch protest. The international jury will decide their fate on New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
Two men face trespass and drug charges after allegedly dumping 200kg of shark heads outside Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis' office in protest of WA's demersal fishing ban. Read the full story.
Two individuals were arrested for a fish head protest outside the Margaret River Fisheries office. The incident highlights tensions over commercial fishing practices in WA.
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury criticises NSW's post-Bondi protest laws as a 'knee-jerk reaction' while supporting tighter gun controls and a review of anti-vilification laws in the territory.
Following the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government has passed decisive legislation for gun control and protest limits. Read why public safety must come first.
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.
Members of Canberra's Jewish community call on the Albanese government to safeguard the right to protest while drafting new hate speech laws in response to the Bondi Beach attack. Read their concerns.
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
A $5 million McDonald's proposal opposite Toukley Public School has been formally rejected by Central Coast Council, ending a year-long community fight over traffic and safety concerns.
Steve Evans examines the troubling conflation of anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel, arguing for clear thinking and condemning racism without qualification. Read his analysis.
Radford College extends withdrawal deadline to December 16 as parents revolt over 23% fee increases and financial mismanagement. Read the latest on the crisis.
Four activists arrested after hurling apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels case in London's Tower. The 'Take Back Power' group demands wealth tax. Read the full story.
Wollongong's iconic Sea Cliff Bridge was closed to traffic as hundreds marched in support of Palestine. Police managed the protest, which was part of a national day of action.
A neo-Nazi demonstrator has been expelled from Australia following an anti-Jewish rally outside NSW Parliament. The government vows to tackle hate groups. Read the full story.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in five fatalities, according to reports. The strikes targeted alleged militant sites amid ongoing regional tensions.
Newcastle Herald readers weigh in on NRL's stance on R360 defectors, renewed climate policy battles, and the impact of recent port blockades. Dive into the local debate.
NSW Police prepare for a pro-Palestine rally on Sea Cliff Bridge this Sunday, emphasising public safety after crowd crush fears at a previous Sydney march. Read the latest details.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
Analysis of why PM Anthony Albanese kept his Lodge wedding private, amid letters debating political nastiness, Gaza, voting systems, and mental health funding in Australia.
Two Rising Tide activists face court over a two-hour shipping disruption at Newcastle coal port. The legal case hinges on whether the delay was a major or minor disruption.
NSW Police Minister defends officers after Rising Tide's coal port blockade. 141 arrests made as minister calls protesters 'reckless'. Full details on the clash.
An 18-year-old has faced court accused of smashing a bong over a man's head at Newcastle's Foreshore Park. Read the latest on this shocking assault case.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Rising Tide climate activists have disrupted the world's largest coal port in Newcastle, with 16 people locking themselves to equipment. The protest follows mass arrests over the weekend.
A major police operation is underway in Newcastle after climate activists locked themselves onto coal loaders and conveyor belts, disrupting the world's biggest coal port.