Have anti-protest laws changed the way young people demonstrate?
By Cale Matthews
When more than 90,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge it created headlines across the globe. So how has the addition of more than 30 anti-protest laws across the past two decades affected demonstrating?
Who is George Razay, sax playing doctor, opponent of Hobart stadium and new Bass MP?
By Scout Wallen
Dementia specialist, tap dancer, saxophonist, author, city councillor, veteran doctor, professor — George Razay has quite the resume. Now, he has added Tasmanian Member of Parliament to the list. Who is he, and what does he stand for?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/who-is-george-razay-new-mp-tasmanian-seat-of-bass/105605040
'Not transparent': Environmental groups question Queensland logging plan
By Julius Dennis
The state government has assembled an industry only advisory panel as it works toward a 25-year plan for how state forests will be used.
Minns criticised by own MPs over opposition to Harbour Bridge protest
By Pablo Viñales
A pro-Palestinian advocacy group march still hopes to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge this weekend despite court action, as infighting breaks out amongst NSW Labor government ranks.
Police block pro-Palestinian protesters' bid for Sydney Harbour Bridge march
The Palestine Action Group informed police of its intention to hold a March for Humanity on Sunday and said using the landmark would send a "powerful message" over concerns about mass starvation in Gaza.
Police block pro-Palestinian protesters' bid for Sydney Harbour Bridge march
The Palestine Action Group informed police of its intention to hold a March for Humanity on Sunday and said using the landmark would send a "powerful message" over concerns about mass starvation in Gaza.
Israeli court extends detention of flotilla activists including two Australians
By Eric Tlozek
Australians Robert Martin and Tan Safi are among activists who remain in Israel after being detained while trying to transport aid to Gaza.
Australians detained after Israeli troops board Gaza-bound aid boat
The ship had been on course to try to break an Israeli naval blockade of the territory, where starvation is taking hold among the Palestinian population.
These crossbenchers will be key in deciding the next government of Tasmania
By Lucy MacDonald
Tasmania has elected another large crossbench, and Jeremy Rockliff and Dean Winter will need to listen to their priorities as they negotiate to form a minority government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-26/tasmania-crossbench-minority-government-priorities/105573822
Vulnerable caravan park tenants at a loss as eviction day nears
By Samantha Goerling and Piper Duffy
With eviction approaching for a number of long-term caravan park tenants in regional Western Australia, advocates say more oversight of the sector is needed.
Over a dozen pigs euthanased as animal welfare investigation continues
By Arj Ganesan
Fourteen pigs have been put down and 21 Animal Welfare Notices have been issued to a piggery outside Adelaide following leaked footage from inside the facility appearing to show alleged animal abuse.
Malaysians protest 'alpha male' influencer as US ambassador
By Neryssa Azlan
Demonstrators gather outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest the proposed appointment of MAGA influencer and former Sydney councillor Nick Adams as the new Malaysian ambassador.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-18/malaysians-protest-us-ambassador/105546676
