Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn't always a month-long celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...
Because history became his life's work, Ted Talbert's legacy lives on in Detroit
Ted Talbert's storytelling legacy in Detroit lives on, and the same is true for the many Detroiters that helped the dedicated ...
Factional defections in Qld Labor blindsides leadership
The once-powerful Right faction in Queensland Labor has been dealt a blow with the defection of two of their state MPs to the Left faction.
Albanese will pitch to blue collar men with heavy warnings on Dutton’s workplace policies
From a looming rate cut to wooing men and younger voters, the PM answers Michelle Grattan’s questions about the upcoming ...
Fremantle seat to watch in WA election amid people power and climate concern
The cost of living looks set to be the biggest issue at the WA election. But analysts say teal-tinged independent candidates ...
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Student Visa Numbers Hit Record Despite Australian Clampdown
Monthly issuances have been at or near record levels since mid-2024, well exceeding pre-pandemic tallies and driving a surge in overall foreign student numbers. Higher education typically accounts for ...
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Australia’s Opposition Leader Softens Tone on China, With Election in Mind
With an eye toward winning Chinese Australian votes, Peter Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts – ...
Labor scrambles to clinch political expenditure reform with Coalition deal
Special Minister of State Don Farrell "is keen to get it done", a government source tells the ABC, after Labor's efforts ...
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WA Premier makes vanadium election pledge
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Thursday pledged to support the vanadium industry if the Labor Party is re-elected ...
Australia wakes to more antisemitic graffiti after a discovery of explosives was revealed by police
Australian police believe explosives found on Sydney’s outskirts were evidence of a deadly escalation in a campaign of ...
Australian democracy is not dead, but needs help to ensure its survival
A new audit of Australia’s democracy finds it generally in good shape, but with pressing issues that need addressing.
Australian police foil antisemitic attack involving explosives
Australian police said on Wednesday they had foiled a planned antisemitic attack after discovering a caravan containing explosives, in an escalation of threats against the Jewish community that ...