Community and Society

From a celebrity-spruiked success to a relic of diet culture. How a changing world of nutrition led to Weight Watchers' bankruptcy. 

The latest escalation in violence between India and Pakistan has left the diaspora communities in Australia fearing for their families trapped in the conflict zone.

Not only did Rose Bishop overcome her fear of public speaking, she turned it into her job. The comedian offers her advice for not letting stage fright — in any setting — get in your way. 

The vehicle, which was used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being outfitted with diagnostic and emergency medical equipment to help young patients in the Palestinian enclave.

On a recent trip to Japan I went in search of what had been described to me as a near perfect example of an urban green development in one of the most green-starved cities in the world.

The sinkhole, which was caused by corroded sewerage pipes, was first discovered in February and is now at least 40 metres wide. 

Wills was Labor heartland, but now the seat that belonged to Bob Hawke is squarely in the marginal column.

New to voting? Or just a bit rusty? Here's everything you need to know, explained easily.

I remember my first vote in China — three candidates, three ballot boxes and voting slips. There was just one thing missing and in Australia, it's everywhere. 

A Tasmanian equality activist of over 30 years says Burnie Council's decision to implement pro-LGBTQIA+ initiatives is "one of the most important milestones" he's experienced.

It is the most candid the King has been about his health challenges since being diagnosed in February 2024. 

From corflutes on street corners to 'brain rot' memes on social media, political parties are pulling out all of the stops in an attempt to snag your vote this election. Gruen's panel of advertising brains break down the tricks from the (campaign) trail.

As someone who lives at the intersection of disability, womanhood, and cultural diversity, I experience the weight of language every day.

Vancouver Police say 11 people are dead and at least 20 more have been injured after a car ramming attack in the Canadian city. Here's what we know.

The news was announced by her family, who shared a statement on social media.

The federal election campaign battle on Chinese social media platforms has intensified, with a surge in candidates seeking to win over Chinese-Australian voters.

They didn't know each other before the earthquake. Now, after losing a leg each, they have found something strong, friendship. 

The heckling at Melbourne’s Anzac Day service mirrors the long, quiet and painful exclusion of Black diggers from the national conversation.

Mykola Bychok is the youngest cardinal in the Catholic Church and the only one with a link to Australia. He will join the conclave to elect a new pope.

Health authorities in the war-ravaged strip say there are not enough supplies of a vital vaccine for 600,000 Palestinian children, as the Israeli blockade of the strip continues.