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3 Police Shooting Trials in Australia That Are Similar to the George Floyd Case
It's time we focused on police shootings taking place in Australia, and the three trials taking place in 2021.
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The Basics To Know About The Senate Inquiry Into Job Security And The Gig Economy
The Senate inquiry into the gig economy is underway. Here's how it will aim to address the impact of job insecurity for young Australians.
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Catching You Up on The Ben Roberts-Smith Story: What Did He (Allegedly) Do?
Australia's most marketable war hero is facing allegations of war crimes, an AFP investigation and is suing Fairfax Media for defamation.
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Should You Be Worried About the Online Safety Bill?
What you need to know about the Online Safety Act that's about to pass through Parliament, legislation many critics say was 'rushed'.
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What Does the Attorney-General Actually Do? Is He Powerful?
What does the Attorney-General actually do? And this role hold much power in Australian government? Here are the basics.
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Here Are the Pros and Cons of the Controversial Digital Media Bargaining Code
When Facebook blocked all news on the platform last week, it became clear we all needed a better understanding of the Media Bargaining Code that started the fight. Here are the pros and cons of the controversial Bill...
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A Liberal Staffer Allegedly Raped His Colleague at Parliament House. Is the Government’s Response Adequate?
Brittany Higgins' allegation of being raped by a Liberal Party colleague is awful enough, but four stories connect to paint a bigger picture.
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What is Google's News Showcase and Will it Actually Help Aussie Media?
Google has finally launched its News Showcase product in Australia – but how does it work, and will it actually benefit Aussie news outlets? Here are the pros and the cons.
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Why the Greens Want to Change Australia's Political Donation Laws
Australia's political donation laws allow for a shocking amount of secrecy. Read our summary of the current laws and the Greens proposed changes.
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Google Is Blocking Australian News in an 'Experiment' – Here’s Why
Is Google really blocking Australian news sites from its search engine? Yes. Are they allowed to? Yes. And here's why they are considering making it permanent...
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Who is Michael McCormack and How Much Power Does He Really Have?
Michael McCormack said some terrible, and incorrect, things on TV this week. But who this guy, and what does he even do as Deputy PM? Let us explain...
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Which Borders Are Open in Australia? Here's An Updated List
Border restrictions are easing across the country. Here's a full list of the domestic travel and border restrictions in each state.