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Warning: This story contains the name of a deceased Indigenous person. Hundreds marched along the Gosford foreshore on the NSW Central Coast today, rallying against violence to women. Those marching called for more money for services, education and advocacy. Protestors chant a slogan during a rally against gender-based violence following the death of local woman Audrey Griffin. (Getty) Police say the 19-year-old was killed by repeat domestic violence offender Adrian Torrens. A total of 24 women are dead as a result of violence in Australia so far this year. Late last week, Victorian woman Kylie Sanders was hit by a ... Read more

Authorities are investigating a series of bizarre break-ins in Brisbane after a stranger snuck a swim in a family pool. The paddle pincher was caught on camera half a dozen times but the family has no idea who he is. He has made himself at home in Stevens’ backyard at least five times since January. The paddle pincher was caught on camera half a dozen times but the family has no idea who he is. (Nine) “It just feels a little bit entitled,” homeowner Holly Stevens said. “So we’ve come to the conclusion he’s obviously scoping out the property whilst ... Read more

Six days out from the federal election, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are meeting in their fourth and final leaders debate. While Albanese is ahead in the polls and holding out hope of forming a majority Labor government, the debate offers Dutton a chance to make ground in the final week. The debate, which was hosted by Channel 7, became personal early as Dutton accused Albanese of lying and claimed he should be “ashamed” of the problems arising over the past three years. Albanese hit back that Dutton could attack him but he wouldn’t let him “attack the wages of ... Read more

Former Triple J radio host Alex Dyson has discovered big cracks in the foundation of the once-safe Liberal seat of Wannon in south-west Victoria. The independent candidate has twice challenged incumbent Dan Tehan for the electorate. He had whittled the margin in Wannon down to a thin 3.5 per cent ahead of this federal election, and it could be even closer on Saturday night. A recent YouGov poll projected that Dyson, 36, could finally overtake Tehan by just over one per cent. Wannon is one of the seats considered most likely to fall to an independent candidate this election. (Supplied) ... Read more

For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children. The Al-Najjar family eats peas with rice in their family tent in Muwasi, on the outskirts of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. ((AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) In the sprawling tent camp outside the southern city of Khan Younis, Mariam al-Najjar and her mother-in-law emptied four cans of peas and carrots into a pot and boiled it over ... Read more

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honoured tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. Conclave the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and grand ceremony, albeit with a silver screen twist packed full of palace intrigue and surprise. Ralph Fiennes in the 2024 film Conclave. (Focus Features) Though it has its critics, the film treats the gravity of a papal election with respect and accurately portrays many rituals ... Read more

A “number of” people have been killed and multiple others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a festival in Vancouver, Canada, police say. The driver drove into people at a street festival just after 8pm, Vancouver Police said on X. “The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds,” Vancouver Police, said. It happened at a Lapu Lapu Day party for the Filipino community. The city’s mayor said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident”. “Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during ... Read more

For millions of voters, the allure of a democracy sausage is not quite enough to outweigh the convenience of voting early before the rest of Australia heads to the polls on election day. Of the 18 million people on the electoral role, a record-breaking 2.395 million have cast their ballots this federal election. A record-breaking 2.395 million have cast their ballots this federal election. (Rachael Dexter) That’s 400,000 more people than this time in 2022. The millions of votes have come pouring in despite pre-polling starting a day late after Easter and a pause for Anzac Day. Yesterday, April 26, ... Read more

People line up to cast a vote at an early polling station in Brunswick, Melbourne. Early voting began on April 22, and there was a massive turnout from people not wanting to wait until May 3. The Australian Electoral Commission said around 542,000 ballots were cast on the first day of voting – an increase from 314,000 at the last election. “While the number of people who voted yesterday is higher than day 1 in 2022, pre-polling started later this election,” the AEC said. “The figures could reflect a short first week [due to the Easter long weekend and Anzac ... Read more

Russian authorities say they have detained a man described as a “Ukrainian special services agent” in connection with a car explosion that killed Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik on Friday. The suspect allegedly purchased the car that exploded in Balashikha, less than 32 kilometres east of Moscow, according to TASS citing Russia’s Federal Security Service. The suspect’s nationality is unclear; according to the FSB, he has a residence permit in Ukraine. Russian authorities say they have detained a man described as a “Ukrainian special services agent” in connection with a car explosion that killed Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik on Friday. (CNN) ... Read more