Community and Society

The parents of Matildas stars are reflecting on their children's successes as they await a knock-out clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup.

The museum houses a collection of items from Sir Henry Parkes's political life including an iron gavel from his time as NSW premier, a collection of self-penned poetry, and two ivory walking sticks.

The famous sporting showdown on the Tiwi Islands drew local football fanatics and mainland tourists to Wurrumiyanga Oval on Sunday.

An Adelaide barbershop that bans women from entering its premises in order to provide its clients with a "male sanctuary" has applied for an exemption to the Equal Opportunity Act.

Sutherland commuters have complained about unreliable services since new operator U-Go Mobility took over the bus contract, forcing the government to step in.

The WA government's decision to scrap its controversial cultural heritage laws after a public backlash will give it the chance to bring its critics back on side — but it's an opportunity not without risk, writes Keane Bourke.

Football fanatics turned out in large numbers to watch the biggest sporting and tourism event of the year for the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands.

Ever wondered what lies beyond the iron gates of a heritage-listed cemetery? This group brings to life long-forgotten stories.

More than one million young people brave the sweltering heat to catch Pope Francis in Portugal and hundreds of thousands followed him on to Fatima.

Adoptee Peter Capomolla Moore wanted his father listed on his birth certificate — and after a mammoth battle with authorities, he's achieved his aim in a ruling he hopes will have implications for others in the same boat.

A judge in Texas rules the state's abortion ban must allow allow exceptions for people with pregnancy complications without doctors fearing they will be criminally charged.

With the WA government apparently backflipping on its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws, passed just a month ago, questions are being asked about whether new Premier Roger Cook has bowed to pressure from the PM, writes Cason Ho.

Ballarat, Victoria's third largest city, is notorious for its frosty winters and the near year-round puffer jacket uniform of its residents. 

While social media has long been called out for presenting narrow ideas of body image, Tamika McCall says her boudoir photography sessions are more fun and empowering than sexy.

Six months ago, Kim Rea couldn't swim 50 metres without losing his breath, but today he'll be the oldest participant to swim a treacherous stretch of water between Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale in Victoria.

Thousands of years before it was a modern Western fashion statement, tattooing happened for a very different reason.

Ruth Handler was the ambitious career woman who created Barbie and changed America's toy industry. But a tax fraud scandal ultimately saw her forced out of the company she co-founded, Mattel.

An Adelaide court hears there were three grounds for Warren Tredrea's dismissal, which included reputational damage following "inaccurate" comments made on a local radio station about the COVID-19 vaccine.

There are calls for Queensland to follow Victoria's lead, which reduced its shooting deaths with a focus on de-escalation of conflict and avoiding or minimising police use of force.

The parents of a 23-year-old woman who died from meningococcal B have praised today's decision to make the vaccine free and available in routine child and teen immunisation in Queensland.

The younger brother of late land rights stalwart Yunupingu has gathered his Arnhem Land community to release a song and film clip calling for all Australians to come together under the southern stars.

On King Island, amid a burgeoning luxury golf and tourism market, one of Australia's smallest football leagues is fighting to survive.

Housework isn't something many people celebrate, but for war veteran Michael Reardon, it's symbolic of something much bigger — having a home. His is a good story amid a housing crisis in his state.

Vienna is often pointed to as a Western city that is getting its housing strategy right. So how do they do it? 

The Papua New Guinea government is deeply concerned about ongoing fuel supply in the country, declaring a snap 30-day national emergency.