Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
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Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
Labour bars trans women from main 2026 women's conference
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
SA Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia Resigns
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Probes Fiscal Outlook and Public Sector Cuts
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Girlguiding UK bans trans girls from joining clubs
Girlguiding UK has updated its membership policy to exclude transgender girls, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The decision has sparked condemnation from campaigners. Read the full story.
FCA lifts motor finance complaints pause ahead of schedule
The City watchdog has ended the freeze on motor finance complaints earlier than planned. Discover the new deadlines and the multi-billion pound implications for lenders and consumers.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal in Australia
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed. Read the full details and implications of this high-profile legal ruling.
Girlguiding bans trans girls from joining after court ruling
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
Lammy plans to scrap some jury trials to clear court backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms, moving thousands of cases to judge-only trials to tackle a record 80,000-case backlog. Discover the plans and the controversy.
Albanese reshuffles cabinet, promotes key allies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Legal Gridlock After Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Explore the ongoing legal battles and policy delays seven months after the Supreme Court's landmark gender definition ruling. Discover the impacts on services and new lawsuits.
EHRC impasse over single-sex spaces guidance
Internal tensions mount at UK's human rights watchdog as impasse over single-sex spaces guidance distracts from critical issues. New appointments could reshape approach.
Australia's Best Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Met Police loses bid to sack officer over offensive remarks
The Metropolitan Police has failed in its High Court challenge to dismiss a sergeant who made offensive comments to female colleagues. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Teens fight Australian social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
Judges allow Republican-drawn NC congressional map
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
Vote for Best Australian Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Court rejects bid to scan for Muriel McKay's remains
The children of murdered Muriel McKay have lost their High Court bid to radar scan a London garden where they believe her body was buried 55 years ago. Read the full ruling details.
Judge denies garden search for Muriel McKay's remains
The family of Muriel McKay, murdered 55 years ago, has been refused permission to scan an East London garden for her remains. Read the full High Court ruling details.
McKay children lose bid to scan garden for remains
Children of 1969 murder victim Muriel McKay lose High Court bid to radar scan London garden where her remains are believed buried. Read the latest developments.
Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials for Backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to remove jury trials for most criminal cases to address England and Wales' record court backlog. Read the controversial reforms.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace 2025
Experience a Tudor Christmas at Hampton Court Palace. From festive feasts to ice skating, discover 6 ways to celebrate the season at Henry VIII's historic home.
Judge halts Trump prosecutions of Comey and James
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
Dutton breaks records as Australia's least popular leader
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Judge Throws Out Comey and James Criminal Cases
A federal judge dismissed criminal indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed. Read the full legal analysis.
EU Court Rules Poland Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages
The EU's top court has ruled that Poland must recognise a same-sex marriage conducted in Germany, affirming rights to family life across the bloc. Discover the implications.
Hardeep Singh Kohli appears in court on rape charge
Comedian and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with rape and a domestic abuse offence. He was granted bail.
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