In a landmark case, the Federal Court for the first time has accepted a public interest defence and dismissed a defamation action that was brought by a high-profile orthopaedic surgeon. The public interest...

As the genocide in Gaza worsens, one doctor takes it upon herself to make a birthday wish for all in Palestine.

Sex work is legal and it's in-demand. So, why are those who do sex work feeling unsafe and isolated? Sex workers rarely speak publicly but Curtin University reporter Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz spent...

Democracy’s Watchdogs’ annual award for student investigative journalism is now open to entries. The winner will receive $1000 and a trophy. Certificates for the runners-up. The deadline is December...

Indigenous Australians die in custody at disproportionate rates, yet change seems to have fallen off the political agenda.

Standing on a wobbling esky, the speaker apologises for being late to his own protest. He’s met with laughs. It’s 9:30 but the crowd has been gathered for some time. Freelancers, students, and retirees...

NSW Police use "facial recognition and covert surveillance" to catch young offenders.

With nuclear power off the table, and coal mines closing, Hunter Valley residents want certainty about their future

There's a difference between being a single mum, someone who finds themselves raising kids without a partner, and being a solo mum, who deliberately set out to go it alone. The processes and challenges are different, and solo mums are forming communities and starting to talk about it.

Out in the west of NSW, 0ne Indigenous language is making a powerful comeback after decades of suppression, thanks to committed Elders.