Regions / Pacific / Australia
Articles about Australia, ordered by date. 
Worse than fiction: discrimination against women
Domestic violence has deep roots within modern society, but too often our legal system privileges the status quo instead of protecting the vulnerable, writes Brian Loffler.
Stop forced closures!
Amy Hall reports on the threat to remote communities in Australia.
Making waves: Barat Ali Batoor
The Afghan photo-journalist is using his own experience of asylum to help others. He speaks to Michelle Slater.
Marni naa pudni Kaurna yarta-ana (Welcome to Kaurna country)
Half of the 200 indigenous languages spoken in Australia before the British arrived have died and fewer than 20 are being taught to the next generation. But Katrina Power is one of those busy bucking the trend.
Abled people say
Other people’s comments can be devastating – but a Twitter campaign is exposing the ‘able’ world’s prejudices and ignorance. Koren Helbig explains.
The people's campaign: Lock that gate
Reports on the fightback from Australia.
The people's campaign: Rise up for the Dead Cow
Reports on the fightback from Argentina.
John Pilger: Australia's silent apartheid
The investigative journalist and filmmaker tells Hazel Healy about his new film, and explains why Australia is still on an international ‘shame list’.
Australia: gas hub threat
A divided community weighs up whether to protect aboriginal lands or opt for $1.3 billion in compensation.
Australia puts a price on carbon
Climate campaigner Anna Rose welcomes the new levy on big polluters, saying it will push Oz into a far greener framework.
Tea and paranoia
Politicians in the US and Australia play the anti-immigration card.
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