Community and Society

Sri Lanka has been rocked by a series of crises in the past two decades but locals are now urging tourists to return and enjoy its sights.

Voting in the UK's general election began on Thursday as a media blackout descended across the country and silenced its political hopefuls. 

Joe Biden has vowed to continue his campaign for re-election in the 2024 US presidential race after a shaky debate performance with Republican Donald Trump. 

A steep hike in visa fees is pushing current and prospective international students to consider other universities outside of Australia.

For nearly 40 years, Rhonda McGuigan has sold sentimental trinkets from days gone by out of her antiques store in Annerley, Brisbane. The 84-year-old has run the iconic Southside Antiques Centre since 1986, but has announced plans to close up shop and retire by the end of the year.

Disability groups say federal budget funding cuts will leave them less able to support vulnerable Australians as the government rolls out widespread changes to services and supports. 

A coronial inquiry has heard police internal affairs found an officer failed four times to follow the WA Police use of force policy when shooting an armed Indigenous woman in the Mid West city of Geraldton in 2019.

The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.

Emergency services say there have been several injuries, including facial burns to a six-month-old and burns to the groin region of a 37-year-old man, during the annual night when people can legally let off fireworks in the Northern Territory.

Implementing rules around artificial intelligence at work helps protect privacy, and can allow workers to feel supported, rather than threatened. They can also reduce the misuse of AI.

Non-fatal strangulation, or choking during sex, is becoming mainstream among young people in Australia — fuelled by pornography and popular culture. It's prompted concerns that those engaging in the practice are not aware of the serious health risks.

The first study tracking the murder of children by parents in domestic violence situations is released.

The life and legacy of Steele Hall — who led the state for two years from 1968 — has been honoured at a state funeral service at Adelaide's Festival Centre after his death, aged 95, last month.

A report has found Hobart City Council staff breached anti-discrimination laws by lying to councillor Louise Elliot about the availability of a venue for a planned event about "the impact" of transgender women in women's sports.

The NSW government has flagged North Eveleigh, Camperdown, Kellyville and Camden as the first of 44 sites designated for hundreds of social and affordable houses.

Benjamin Netanyahu regains favour with voters, and even though his government has lost significant ground eight months into the war in Gaza, it seems reports of his political demise have been exaggerated again.

Four-time AFL premiership coach David Parkin is known for his football success, but off the field he forged friendships with his former grade-three students that has endured since 1964 and inspired them to aim high. 

In the lead-up to the US election, many are concerned that Biden and Trump, the two oldest people to ever run for office in the US, are running again. It's indicative of a broader issue — the average age of the US congress has been climbing for decades. 

PNG has not had an accurate count of its population in 24 years and estimates vary by millions, but with a new census underway and officials heading to all corners of the country by road, boat and helicopter there could soon be a reliable number on exactly how many people are in the country.

The new financial year will bring a suite of changes for Australians. Here's a breakdown of what's taking effect. 

Afghan refugee Mohammad Rezayi fled his home, saying goodbye to his wife and four young children with the hope of sending them when he got to Australia. That was 12 years ago.

In the lead-up to the US election, many are concerned that Biden and Trump, the two oldest people to ever run for office in the US, are running again. It's indicative of a broader issue — the average age of the US Congress has been climbing for decades.

Getting along with your neighbours can be tricky. Our legal experts will be here on Wednesday July 3 to answer questions about your rights in these disputes. 

Hong Kong's Education Department singles out two schools after an inspection finds their students are not putting enough effort into singing the anthem amid an increasing push for patriotism in the city's schools.

For families in Darwin, the chance of sleep on Christmas Eve in 1974 vanished as they endured one of the worst natural disasters in the country. Fifty years on, one couple shares the "miracle" that kept their infant son alive as the cyclone raged around them.