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Former senator Nova Peris and Michael McDonogh, a descendent of William Cooper, meet in Melbourne.

‘Deep parallels’: Nova Peris calls for Aboriginal solidarity with Jewish people

The ex-senator will invoke the legacy of Aboriginal rights activist William Cooper – who in 1938 protested against persecution of Jews by Nazi Germany – during a speech.

  • Chip Le Grand

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Driza-Bone advertisement featuring John Bjeke-Petersen and Gina Rinehart.

Holy Gruen Transfer! Gina Rinehart stars in bush apparel ad with Bjelke-Petersen’s son

Australia’s richest person has been particular about her image management recently.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Jamal Mohammad arrives at the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto

It is unclear if Melbourne restaurateur Jamal Mohammad will triumph in his legal battle with Mick Gatto, but he is winning in the fashion stakes.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Former Olympian and politician Nova Peris makes her Dancing with the Stars debut with dance partner Craig Moloney.

Nova Peris makes her dancing debut, but there’s one politician she won’t ask for advice

By competing on Dancing with the Stars, the Olympian and politician wants to prove “anything is possible”, no matter your age.

  • Bridget McManus
Jillian Segal chairs the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce in NSW and says Israel will be innovative and resilient.

Albanese government set to announce new antisemitism envoy

Prominent businesswoman Jillian Segal is set to be given the high-profile gig following months of political pressure during the war in Gaza.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Daniel Andrews and Nova Peris

Dan Andrews joins pro-Israel group, denounces ‘antisemitism and terrorism’

Publicly expressing support for Israel has become politically tricky for Labor MPs, but Andrews and former Labor senator Nova Peris are both taking on new roles.

  • Paul Sakkal
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Australia's Cathy Freeman sits on the track after winning the women's 400m final at the Sydney Olympic Games.

University to study Freeman’s ‘dream state’ in famous gold medal run

Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics is arguably Australia’s greatest sporting moment. Now Freeman has revealed how she mentally handled the pressure is the topic of a study at Monash University.

  • Jon Pierik
Craig Foster, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement.

First Peris, now Foster: Republic movement leaderless after exits

The Australian Republic Movement has revealed co-chair Craig Foster will follow Nova Peris out the door. The pair have different views on Israel.

  • Chip Le Grand
Nova Peris says it is untenable for her to serve the ARM alongside Craig Foster.

Nova Peris quits republican movement over Gaza split with co-chair Craig Foster

The Olympic champion and former Labor senator says it is untenable to continue to work with Foster after what she described as his “inaccurate and divisive” comments against Israel.

  • Chip Le Grand
Nova Peris at a Voice to parliament rally in September.

Nova Peris says Aboriginal flag ‘misappropriated’ by Palestine protesters

The former Labor senator led the campaign to free the Aboriginal flag from copyright restrictions and is now leading a campaign to keep it out of pro-Palestine rallies.

  • Paul Sakkal

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