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Domestic violence services ‘overwhelmed’ with calls over Christmas

Australian domestic violence services are expecting a large influx of reports of both domestic abuse and sexual assault over the Christmas period.

Tasmania to officially apologise for former laws against homosexuality

Recognising the pain caused by former anti-gay laws, Tasmania will be the first Australian state to issue an official apology to those who were prosecuted and convicted under these laws.

#DoingIt4Allison: Australia comes together against Gerard Baden-Clay verdict

People are coming in the Brisbane CBD to rally over the downgraded verdict for Allison Baden-Clay’s murder by her husband.

2015 Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival highlights

The 14th edition of the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival is much more than a recreational event.

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Court has ‘reasonable doubt’ if Gerard Baden-Clay had ‘intent to kill’ his wife; verdict downgraded to manslaughter

The Court of Appeal did not find enough evidence to prove that Gerard Baden-Clay had intentionally killed his wife.

Australia to remove citizenship from militants, convicted terrorists

Australia passed new laws to strip convicted terrorists and militants off of their citizenship.

Man in military uniform with a gun terrifies Brisbane schools

A man with a gun was seen walking on the southern Brisbane suburb of Rochedale.

Missing Australian surfers update: Mexican authorities confirm the charred vehicle belonged to Dean Lucas and Adam Coleman

The DNA tests of the samples found in the van are being carried out by investigators overlooking the case of Dean Lucas and Adam Coleman.

5 out-of-the-box ways to spend holiday money this Christmas

While most may decide to spend their Christmas in a conventional manner, some may decide to spend their holiday money for a cause.

The Grand Mufti of Australia displayed failed leadership, says Josh Frydenberg

Cabinet Minister Josh Frydenberg accused the Grand Mufti of Australia of responding inadequately to the recent Paris terror attacks.

‘Australia cannot handle a terror attack alone’ - Turnbull urges intel-sharing and upgrades terror alert system

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull urges better intel-sharing among countries as fighting against ISIS is hard to do unilaterally.

Protests against Islam erupt in Melton, Martin Place and Brisbane, Twitter users react [Watch Video]

The continuous protests in Australia against Islam led to the arrest of at least six people.

Australian Paris attacks survivor talks about Bataclan massacre, 'I've been shot...Gotta keep going'

Parkinson was among many youngsters who were present at the Bataclan theatre in Paris for the Eages of Death Metal concert.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow, December 18, 2014. The rouble edged lower against the dollar on Thursday, with traders saying Putin had offered few concrete measures at his end-of-year news confer

Russia goes against Australia in Syria peace talks; Exclusion brings to light the "Moscow gap"

Russia snubbed Australia during the Syrian peace talks in Vienna due to issues in political relations.

People take to the streets in Australia, remember terror attack victims [Watch Videos]

Australians, including French expats, condemn the Paris bombings with prayers, messages and flowers in a show of solidarity and support that will be remembered for a long time.

Local HONY spinoff ‘Humans of Detention’ by UNSW students shares stories of detained refugees and asylum seekers in Australia

The 11 UNSW students aim to change Australia's attitude towards Asylum Seekers with their blog, ‘Humans of Detention’.

Handling Islam: How France & Australia are similar yet different

Both countries have multicultural societies but are still different.

Mariah Carey takes the next step, moves in with James Packer [Watch Video]

Only five months in their relationship and Mariah Carey and James Packer are already living together.

Scammer alert: NSW Police Force, ACCC warn consumers against providing personal details over phone

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned consumers that they may get scam calls asking for personal details.

Breastfeeding in chamber soon a reality as federal parliament urged to relax rules to support new mothers

A parliamentary enquiry is inviting submissions from MPs to express their opinions on how to better support breastfeeding colleagues.

Wedding Cake Rock incident: Man treated for head injuries after falling off Bundeena tourist destination

National Parks and Wildlife Service had said the Wedding Cake Rock could collapse following a geotechnical assessment on the Bundeena tourist spot.

Decomposed body found in Pimpama River belongs to dark-haired teenage girl, still unidentified: Queensland police

Police want to talk to the people to find a clue to solving the case.

Geelong gang-rape: CCTV footage reveals further details

The CCTV footage captures moments before the girl was raped.

Melbourne Cup 2015: Woman who pushed policeman to face court over assault charges [Watch Video]

A spokeswoman for Victoria Police said Sarah Finn will be charged for assaulting acting superintendent Steven Cooper during the Melbourne Cup.

Geelong gang-rape: Police receive numerous calls to help identify attackers

Victorian officers have knocked more than 100 doors to have more information about the attackers.

Geelong gang rape: Police hunt for 4 ‘big stocky’ men after girl, 14, suffers serious sexual assault

According to police, the girl is “devastated” by the assault.

Melbourne Zoo to fox-proof gates after wild fox kills more than a dozen penguins

Keepers found 14 dead penguins in the Wild Sea exhibit.

Terrorism financing figures tripled in Australia: AUSTRAC

Terrorism financing has increased threefold in 2014-15, compared to 2013-14, a new report AUSTRAC report has shown.

Australian mosques open doors to locals to ‘demystify’ Islam

Lebanese Muslim Association President Samier Dandan said the event will break down common misconceptions about Islam brought about by the rise of the Islamic State.