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The lessons Rick Morton was taught by his Year 11 and 12 modern history teacher stood him in good stead as a journalist seeking justice amid the intricacies of social policy and government bureaucracy. More than two decades later, he had a chance to return the favour.

The stabbing death of a young Melbourne model has sent shock waves through African diasporic communities in Australia, highlighting the way Black lives are treated in the media and Black grief is rendered invisible.

As disease ravages Tasmanian salmon farms, killing thousands of tonnes of fish and threatening other species, the government’s pledge to protect both the industry and the endangered Maugean skate is being called pork-barrelling.

Central to Donald Trump’s approach to international relations is an inability to grasp the basis of America’s postwar power – a mistake Australia must confront for its own security.

The Coalition has announced it will match major spending announcements made by the Albanese government but has been unwilling to outline the savings on which this would depend.

As the United States government aggressively dismantles gender and inclusion initiatives, there are signs of Australian companies stepping back from targets.

Australia to deport three to Nauru. Israel to keep troops in Lebanon. ‘First gay imam’ murdered.

Lawyers have been engaged as Creative Australia and the arts minister both refuse to say what really happened before the dumping of Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale.

In a wide-ranging account of the threats facing Australia, the ASIO chief revealed hostile actions from state actors, extremists and, increasingly, adolescents.

An interest-rate cut seems like a positive start for a government heading into an election campaign – that is not how many voters are responding to the Reserve Bank’s decision.