Racism
Government bans conspiracy theorist David Icke ahead of planned Australian tour
The notorious English conspiracy theorist David Icke argues the world is controlled by a cabal of giant shape-shifting reptiles.
- by Michael Koziol
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John Wayne
'I believe in white supremacy': 1971 Playboy interview with John Wayne draws fire
An almost 50-year-old interview which features the late actor espousing racist and homophobic views has gone viral after resurfacing on Twitter.
- by Robert Moran
France
France shaken by outbreak of anti-Semitic violence and abuse
"Whoever did this is not worthy of the French republic and will be punished," declared President Emmanuel Macron touring a vandalized Jewish cemetery.
- by Luke Baker
USA
'Hair is a part of you': New York aims to tackle hair discrimination
The new legal guidance says New Yorkers have a right to "hairstyles that are closely associated with their racial, ethnic or cultural identities."
Racism
Israeli leader's Nazi remarks scuttle summit with Europeans
Israel's acting Foreign Minister echoed comments from the Prime Minister that "many Poles" had collaborated with the Nazis in World War II.
- by Alan Charlish and Dan Williams
Indigenous
'It’s hard to be a woman': Indigenous drag artists on Mardi Gras stage
With make-up and attitude, First Nations drag artists explore another dimension of the gay and lesbian community.
- by Andrew Taylor
Racism
Police deny Jussie Smollett attack was staged to save him from Empire sacking
Chicago police have denied claims they are investigating if the attack was staged.
- by Amy Croffey
Protest
He boycotted Nike over Colin Kaepernick. Now his store is closing
Stephen Martin heard all the arguments defending NFL players who protested against social injustice and police brutality. He even understood them, to an extent.
- by Jacob Bogage
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Courts
'Black guy repellent' racial vilification case settled
The case was settled after it came before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
- by Lucy Stone
USA
'State of shock': Virginia governor vows not to resign over racist incident
Ralph Northam says he mistakenly took responsibility for a racist image because he had never seen it before, even though it was on his yearbook page.
- by Gary Robertson
Local council
Fake sharia law council letter circulating in Melbourne's south-east
A supposed public notice under council letterhead that "advises" residents of sharia law being introduced into a local area has been uncovered as an offensive hoax.
- by Tom Cowie