A store owner in Hobart's northern suburbs says he has dealt with 15 to 20 antisocial behaviour and crime-related incidents at his store since June, ranging from staff intimidation and racist abuse to shop damage.
Claims of sexism within the Queensland Fire Department
An ABC investigation into the Queensland Fire Department has uncovered allegations of sexism and discrimination.
Photo shows A picture of a firetruck with the words "sexism complaints".Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 27 seconds.'Attractive' female firefighting recruits subjected to 'bell ringing' at Brisbane training academy
An ABC investigation has heard from more than a dozen people about allegations of a "macho hero" culture in Queensland's fire service.
Photo shows Fire extinguisher tanks in a firefighters room.Albanese backs down on decision to exclude LGBT question from next census
The prime minister overturns a decision earlier this week to omit a new question on sexuality being added to the national census, after several Labor MPs spoke out against the move.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese wears a stern expression on his face as he sits in the House of Reps'We should include the LGBTQIA+ community': Labor MP lashes his party over census
The Labor backbencher has told the ABC the census was a chance to "tell people that you count and that you matter".
The 2026 census won't count LGBTQIA+ people, but why?
Labor has moved to dump proposed questions that would create the first estimate of Australia's LGBTQIA+ population, with advocates saying it renders the community "invisible".
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Photo shows Closeup of two people holding hands wearing jeans and walkingTransgender woman's exclusion from female-only app was unlawful, judge finds
The exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app constituted unlawful discrimination due to gender identity, according to a landmark Federal Court ruling.
Photo shows A transgender woman walks past photographs outside a court house.Power and Crows should take 'the sting out of the Showdown', Koch says
Port Adelaide Football Club chair David Koch has issued a call for SA's two AFL clubs to work together to take the "nastiness" out of the Showdown, after last weekend's match was marred by incidents both on and off the field.
Photo shows A man wearing a suit speaks in front of a Government of South Australia bannerPenny Wong opens up about the 'daunting' experience of being the first Asian-Australian minister
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has given a rare and unvarnished account of how she's grappled with racial discrimination and self-doubt in public life.
Comedian Eric André alleges he was racially profiled at Melbourne Airport
The US comedian posted to social media claiming he was singled out by authorities at the airport due to racial discrimination.
Photo shows A composite of Eric Andre and Melbourne AirportPort Adelaide and Crows call out racial abuse directed at Willie Rioli
The Port Adelaide Football Club has condemned racist comments on social media targeted at forward Willie Rioli after the Showdown, during which the club's mascot was allegedly assaulted.
Photo shows Willie Rioli high fives Port Adelaide after a goal in an AFL semifinal against GWS Giants.Saving lives against a headwind of sexism, female paramedics put up with a lot
On finding out that paramedic Sandra Tozer was driving the ambulance, a patient with a broken leg jumped out and refused to get back in until a man drove. It's an extreme example, but paramedics like Sandra put up with sexism every day.
Photo shows Female paramedic in black glasses stands in front of an army helicopter'Gutless': Equality advocates slam government over broken religious discrimination promise
Equality campaigner James Elliot-Watson — who says he was punished by his Christian school for being gay — has warned that the government's decision not to push forward with religious discrimination reform will cause further harm.
Photo shows James Elliot-Watson and equality campaigners at a press conference inside parliament house'Reinforcing harmful stereotypes': Religious vilification complaint lodged against Peter Dutton
The federal opposition leader said it would be a "disaster" if the government were returned in a minority due, in part, to "Muslim candidates from Western Sydney".
Photo shows Australian Opposition Leader Peter DuttonWhat's behind a global social media pile-on in Olympic women's boxing
What started as athletes attempting to compete in their chosen sport has spiralled into a story that now involves a Russia-linked official, a global social media pile-on, huge amounts of mis- and disinformation and anti-trans activists jumping in.
Photo shows On a purple background a woman in greyscale wears a read helmet and boxing gloves. Beside her a figure in red and 1 in blue boxDespite significant progress the threat of homophobic violence lingers stubbornly in Australia
It is a threat many in the queer community thought was subsiding, albeit slowly, but recent events show that the danger of homophobic violence in Australia is proving to be even more pernicious.
Photo shows a person holding a rainbow flagAn onstage kiss could end up costing this British band $3.76 million
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur halted the three-day Good Vibes Festival in 2023 after videos showed The 1975's frontman Matty Healy kissing his band mate.
Educators concerned students' unchecked sexism is contributing to gender-based violence
There are fears that failing to correct students' sexist behaviour towards teachers in secondary schools is "further fostering a culture of disrespect and harassment" in society.
Photo shows Male students sitting in a classroom facing board, female teacher walking between desks, back to cameraCollingwood president backs CEO after allegations of racism
Collingwood president Jeff Browne says he has full faith in Craig Kelly following allegations he made slurs and jokes about Indigenous culture.
Photo shows Racism Claims, CEO Backed: A man in an open-necked shirt and blue blazer walking.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds.Collingwood president says no workplace laws were breached as club faces racial discrimination allegations
Collingwood president Jeff Browne says he "totally and absolutely" has full faith in chief executive Craig Kelly, following allegations he made slurs and jokes about Indigenous culture.
Photo shows The Collingwood Football Club logo - a black magpie - on a sign.TikTok blogger highlights 'challenges' faced by people with a disability when travelling
Shane Hryhorec uses a blog to capture his travel experiences as a wheelchair user to help others with disability explore the world.
Photo shows Shane Hryhorec eats noodles.