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Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone

Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone

As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.

  • by Daniel Brettig

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Australia set to back watered-down United Nations resolution on Palestine

Australia set to back watered-down United Nations resolution on Palestine

Australian government sources said a watered-down version of the motion contained major concessions by the Palestinians and Arab nations.

  • by James Massola and Matthew Knott
Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice

Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.

  • by James Massola, David Crowe, Daniella White and Sherryn Groch
‘A playground for degenerates’: The dark corners of an Australian streaming giant
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‘A playground for degenerates’: The dark corners of an Australian streaming giant

Kick.com, the second largest livestreaming platform in the world, was created by an Australian billionaire. It’s increasingly known for content that crosses the line.

  • by Patrick Begley
Pauline Hanson grilled over views on Islam during heated court hearing

Pauline Hanson grilled over views on Islam during heated court hearing

The One Nation leader came under pressure over her repeated public statements criticising Islam during her court battle with Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
Council workers accused of Islamophobic chants directed at Muslim mayor

Council workers accused of Islamophobic chants directed at Muslim mayor

Liverpool Council union workers chanted “Put some pork on your fork” and held up a plastic pig in a protest directed at the city’s mayor, Ned Mannoun.

  • by Anthony Segaert
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Shute Shield racist abuse proven but Easts cleared of code of conduct breach

Shute Shield racist abuse proven but Easts cleared of code of conduct breach

A Sydney Rugby Union hearing has determined West Harbour players were subject to racial abuse at Woollahra Oval in February.

  • by Iain Payten
‘Infiltrators’: Indian PM Narendra Modi accused of using hate speech against Muslims

‘Infiltrators’: Indian PM Narendra Modi accused of using hate speech against Muslims

Critics of the prime minister — an avowed Hindu nationalist — say India’s tradition of diversity and secularism has come under attack since his party won power a decade ago.

  • by Krutika Pathi
‘Who can we be tomorrow?’ The push to change our gruesome, racist place names

‘Who can we be tomorrow?’ The push to change our gruesome, racist place names

Murderers Flat, Lubra Creek and Massacre Bay: Victoria is scattered with monuments and place names with violent or offensive origins.

  • by Benjamin Preiss and Jack Latimore
Labor ‘uses ethnically diverse to stack branches, not run as MPs’
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Labor ‘uses ethnically diverse to stack branches, not run as MPs’

“There have been systemic barriers put on multicultural communities,” says Senate hopeful Wesa Chau. “And when we talk about discrimination, this is what it looks like.”

  • by Paul Sakkal and Kieran Rooney
FA and NSW Police investigating Nazi salute at A-League match

FA and NSW Police investigating Nazi salute at A-League match

Controversy has marred Saturday’s A-League Sydney derby after television cameras showed a fan performing what appears to be a Nazi salute.

  • by Tom Decent