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WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre

In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.

Mark Latham AVO Bombshell: Ex-Partner's Legal Move

Explosive new developments in the Mark Latham case as his former partner secures an Apprehended Violence Order, sending shockwaves through political circles and raising serious questions about the controversial MP's conduct.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

UK Police Probe Maccabi Tel Aviv Derby Violence

British authorities have opened a criminal investigation following serious crowd violence during the Maccabi Tel Aviv derby, with multiple arrests made and concerns raised about public safety at football events.

Bluey Coins Spark Nationwide Frenzy in Australia

Australia's beloved Bluey has triggered an unprecedented coin collecting craze as the Royal Australian Mint releases limited edition 50-cent pieces featuring the Heeler family, causing queues and sell-outs across the country.

Man charged with murder after five-year controlling behaviour

A man faces murder charges after a five-year campaign of controlling behaviour and violence against a woman, culminating in her tragic death. The shocking case reveals patterns of domestic abuse that escalated over half a decade.

Surviving a salon shooting: My ex-husband's attack

A courageous hairdresser shares her harrowing story of surviving a close-range shooting by her ex-husband at the salon where she worked, exposing the brutal reality of domestic violence escalation in the UK.

Margaret River Shiraz Crowned Australia's Best Red Wine

In a stunning upset that's shaking the wine world, Western Australia's Margaret River region has dethroned traditional favourites to produce the country's best Shiraz, according to prestigious international judging.

Australia's Truth: Langton, Pascoe & Tame Challenge Identity

In a groundbreaking new series 'The Idea of Australia', prominent Indigenous voices Marcia Langton, Bruce Pascoe and activist Grace Tame dismantle colonial narratives, offering a powerful re-examination of the nation's identity and history.

Gaza Crisis Echoes Britain's Imperial Past

As Gaza endures unprecedented devastation, a Guardian analysis reveals how Western powers are repeating historical patterns of colonial violence and collective punishment they once pioneered.

NHS worker jailed for drunken knife attack

An NHS administrator's alcohol-fuelled rage ended in bloodshed as she repeatedly stabbed her partner with a kitchen knife during a violent domestic confrontation. Read the shocking details of the case that led to her imprisonment.

Seven Shot Near Morehouse College in Montgomery

Montgomery police are searching for multiple suspects after a shooting near Morehouse College left seven people injured, including students, in what authorities describe as a targeted attack.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

Teen shot dead during memorial for murder victim

A St. Louis community is reeling after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot during a balloon release ceremony honouring another murder victim, marking another devastating chapter in the city's ongoing violence crisis.

Haiti Crisis: 480K Children Trapped in Gang Violence

UNICEF's alarming report exposes how escalating gang violence in Haiti has created a humanitarian catastrophe, leaving nearly half a million children displaced and facing extreme danger in the Caribbean nation.

Haiti: 170,000 children displaced by gang violence

UNICEF reveals shocking new figures showing nearly 170,000 Haitian children forced from their homes as gang violence escalates, creating a humanitarian catastrophe in the Caribbean nation.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.

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