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A supporter of the Iranian women’s soccer team is crouched in distress at the knees of police officers in Sydney International Airport.

Two more Iranians choose to remain as soccer team departs Australia

Protesters cried and clashed with police as the Iranian women’s soccer team flew out of the country and into an uncertain future.

  • Amber Schultz, Matthew Knott, Daniel Lo Surdo and Julius Dennis

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Labor MP Josh Burns consoles Mark Dreyfus after he spoke during a condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi antisemitic terror attack.

‘Disappointment, anger, betrayal’: Amid condolences, the Bondi blame game continues

The rancour of question time was suspended, and tears were shed. But a parliament without politics was too much to ask for, even on a day suffused with grief. 

  • Matthew Knott
Creative Australia chief executive Adrian Collette.

‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Creative Australia approves 100 overseas trips in two years

The federal arts funding agency sent officials overseas “on average once every eight days”, at a time when arts organisations are struggling.

  • Linda Morris
Liberal Moderates had mixed reactions to the party’s decision to ditch net zero from its climate policy.

Moderates threatened to quit the Liberal frontbench over net zero. Here’s what they say now

After their faction was hollowed out by successive election defeats, many moderates appear to have fallen in line behind Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s abandonment of net zero.

  • James Massola and Nick Newling
Kenja leader Jan Hamilton has settled in a court action brought against her by an alleged victim of her late husband.

Kenja cult puts Bundeena waterfront property on the market

Days after a complaint against the late Ken Dyers was confidentially settled, the group is selling a residence on the Port Hacking waterfront.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
Palestinians rejoice following the announcement of a peace plan. However, celebrations remain limited, as relief is mixed with mourning and concern for what comes next.

Steps to peace: listen unconditionally, find a common goal

Deep emotion, such as hatred, derails rationality, which is essential for the resolution of conflict.

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Liberal MP Julian Leeser (left) and Labor MP Josh Burns are joint winners.

A friendship that grew from shattered glass and shared values

Josh Burns’ office was attacked. A Liberal MP reached out with kindness and understanding.

  • Jordan Baker
Surinder Jain, of the Hindu Council of Australia, has lobbied the government for the establishment of an envoy to combat Hinduphobia.

Indian leaders call for action as anti-migrant abuse takes hold

Community leaders want a special envoy like that of the Jewish and Muslim communities, but are concerned about their remit.

  • Nick Newling
Berowra MP Julian Leeser gave an apology to his community for Price’s remarks.

Liberal MPs apologise to Indian community as colleagues, PM add to pressure on Price

The federal Liberal Party descended further into infighting on Tuesday as Julian Leeser and several members of the NSW Liberals apologised to the Indian community for Jacinta Price’s comments.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos and Nick Newling
Tina Brown and the letter.

Charges laid after north shore teal candidate targeted in Liberal-linked threat letter

Tina Brown, along with Philip Ruddock and his wife, has been threatened in a series of anonymous letters authored by a Liberal volunteer.

  • Max Maddison