By Claire Charlton, Leader of Australian Right Whale Research Program, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
For decades, southern right whales have been celebrated as one of conservation’s success stories.
Once driven to the brink of extinction by commercial whaling, southern right whales slowly returned to Australian coastlines through the late 20th century. Their recovery reflected the power of international protection, marine sanctuaries and long-term science working together.
But our new research shows this success story is changing. We drew on more than 30 years of continuous shore-based monitoring of…
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By Amnesty International
The Special Criminal Court (SCC) of the Central African Republic is at serious risk of closure in 2026, potentially depriving thousands of victims and survivors of war crimes and crimes against humanity of justice and reparations, Amnesty International said today. The organization is calling on states to make urgent financial contributions to the court to […] The post CAR: Special Criminal Court at serious risk of closure in 2026 due to lack of funding appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Hannah Joyce Banks, Lecturer in Creative Industries, University of the Sunshine Coast
Master clown and French theatre guru Philippe Gaulier has died at 82. His influence will live on in generations of artists from New Zealand.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image The port in Tangier, Morocco, July 7, 2024. © 2024 Wilfrid Esteve/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) – At least 50 Moroccan companies and hundreds of their workers have not been compensated for at least US$5 million worth of renovation and maintenance work at a palace in Tangier owned by a Saudi prince, Human Rights Watch said today.Moroccan company representatives said that their efforts to get compensation have been futile despite repeated assurances by Saudi companies and palace representatives that they will provide payment. It remains unclear which entities…
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By Laura
Since 2012, Mali has been in security turmoil with the emergence and expansion of several radical non-State armed groups. This situation disproportionately affects the civilian population, especially women and girls.
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By Amnesty International
Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard will attend the Munich Security Conference from 13 to 15 February, where she will be available for interview and will call on world leaders and senior officials to collectively resist the predatory attacks on international law that are severely undermining global security. “It’s already clear that 2026 will be […] The post Munich Security Conference: Amnesty chief warns attacks on international law are undermining global security appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
Responding to a Hong Kong court’s conviction of the father of US-based pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok under the city’s Article 23 law, Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas spokesperson Joey Siu said: “This conviction is the first time a family member of a ‘wanted’ pro-democracy activist living abroad has been convicted under Hong Kong’s national security […] The post Hong Kong: Conviction of ‘wanted’ activist’s father a ‘disturbing escalation’ appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image New South Wales police confront demonstrators in Sydney protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, February 9, 2026. © 2026 Andrew Quilty (Sydney) New South Wales police used apparent excessive force against people protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, Human Rights Watch said today.Video footage verified by Human Rights Watch from a rally in Sydney on February 9, 2026, shows police punching protesters lying on the ground, violently dispersing people kneeling in prayer, and charging at and pepper spraying protesters. The…
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By Jodi McAlister, Senior Lecturer in Writing, Literature and Culture, Deakin University
Jayashree Kamble, Professor of English, City University of New York
More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear – but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?
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By Bill Swannie, Senior Lecturer, Thomas More Law School, Australian Catholic University
More than 540,000 people live in public housing in Australia. Recent court cases show how tenants can challenge relocation when laws aren’t properly followed.
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