PoliticsNow: Lidia Thorpe accuses Liberal Senator David Van of sexually assaulting her
Lidia Thorpe has alleged Liberal Senator David Van sexually assaulted her, before returning to the upper house to withdraw the claim.
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War will end when Israel’s foes stop attacking it
Hamas began hostilities on October 7 when it invaded southern Israel and began slaughtering and kidnapping Israelis. Only an evil or foolish leader would start a war. But nations are entitled to defend themselves against attack.
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Australia is not the same country — but too many are in denial
Since the October 7 attacks, Australian values have been traduced. What is happening affects the entire country and the collective impact is profound.
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