How tragedy strengthened the unbreakable bond of this mother and daughter

How tragedy strengthened the unbreakable bond of this mother and daughter

Maureen Hallahan is a school principal. Her daughter,Johanna Garvin is a filmmaker. Their relationship became stronger after Frank,Maureen’s husband and Johanna’s father,died from cancer.

  • byNicole Abadee

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'Complex and confusing':Workplace sexual harassment inquiry recommends overhaul

The Sex Discrimination Commissioner's report has made 55 recommendations,including the addition of a"positive duty"to eliminate sexual harassment.

  • byJudith Ireland andNick Bonyhady
China's Banksy Badiucao says censorship rife in Australia

China's Banksy Badiucao says censorship rife in Australia

Artist Badiucao's exhibition is finally revealed at the Can't Do Tomorrow Festival in Melbourne.

  • byKerrie O'Brien
'Intent on gaslighting':Race discrimination commissioner calls for anti-racism funding
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'Intent on gaslighting':Race discrimination commissioner calls for anti-racism funding

Chin Tan says some people are"gaslighting"the Chinese community over the coronavirus outbreak and he's concerned about the ongoing risk of racism in other communities.

  • byJudith Ireland
Proposal for 15 per cent super is pie in the sky

Proposal for 15 per cent super is pie in the sky

The Andrews government's proposal for 15 per cent super is fanciful but measures to reduce the retirement savings gender gap should be seriously considered.

  • byJohn Collett
'Very worrying':Call for AI,facial recognition reforms to prevent discrimination

'Very worrying':Call for AI,facial recognition reforms to prevent discrimination

Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow said there were concerning developments in Australia and abroad that underscored the need for reform in the digital space.

  • byNick Bonyhady
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Aside from Tony Abbott,who will want to cling to'Little Britain'?

Aside from Tony Abbott,who will want to cling to'Little Britain'?

Surely another vote on Scottish independence is on the cards?

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Love him or hate him or simply don't care,Julian Assange's fight for freedom concerns us all

Love him or hate him or simply don't care,Julian Assange's fight for freedom concerns us all

After a decade defying the authorities,Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is finally set to face court. Is democracy at stake,like his supporters say?

  • byAmanda Hooton
Australia must stop'sucking up'to Cambodia's'gangster regime':MP
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Australia must stop'sucking up'to Cambodia's'gangster regime':MP

Calls for sanctions against the south-east Asian nation were prompted by a decision to proceed with treason charges against the country's opposition leader.

  • byAnthony Galloway andJames Massola
Australian response to Chau Van Kham sentence condemned as'pitifully weak'
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Australian response to Chau Van Kham sentence condemned as'pitifully weak'

The 70-year-old Australian citizen faces 12 years in a Vietnamese prison on so-called"terrorism"offences.

  • byJames Massola
Vietnam jails Australian citizen for 12 years on'terrorism'charges

Vietnam jails Australian citizen for 12 years on'terrorism'charges

Retired Sydney baker Chau Van Kham has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Vietnamese court after he was tried for being a member of the human rights group Viet Tan,which Vietnam regards as a"terrorist"body.

  • byKhanh Vu andJames Pearson