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Dr Ezzideen Shehab
returned to Gaza just a few days before 7 October 2023 and has provided medical care to its people ever since.
He tells that story in his new book, 'Diary of a Young Doctor'.
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returned to Gaza just a few days before 7 October 2023 and has provided medical care to its people ever since.
He tells that story in his new book, 'Diary of a Young Doctor'.
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'I am a doctor, and I cannot save a child'
An excerpt from 'Diary of a Young Doctor' by Gaza physician Dr Ezzideen Shehab
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November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dr Ezzideen Shehab
returned to Gaza just a few days before 7 October 2023 and has provided medical care to its people ever since.
He tells that story in his new book, 'Diary of a Young Doctor'.
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returned to Gaza just a few days before 7 October 2023 and has provided medical care to its people ever since.
He tells that story in his new book, 'Diary of a Young Doctor'.
www.deepcutnews.com/p/i-am-a-doc...
In an exclusive interview with Deepcut, Hamas Politburo member Mousa Abu Marzouk warns that the group “cannot stand by as spectators while crimes are being committed against our people".
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Exclusive – Hamas reflects on October 7, says Israel left them no choice
In remarks to Deepcut, senior Hamas official denies group is clinging to power in Gaza and calls for Israel to be disarmed
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November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In an exclusive interview with Deepcut, Hamas Politburo member Mousa Abu Marzouk warns that the group “cannot stand by as spectators while crimes are being committed against our people".
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Victoria’s public libraries have been warned about using a cartoon watermelon mascot due to its possible association with “political movements”.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Victoria’s public libraries have been warned about using a cartoon watermelon mascot due to its possible association with “political movements”.
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In an exclusive Q&A, international human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti shares his fears for the survival of international law and Australia's avoidance of the Gaza genocide
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Chris Sidoti: International law is all that stands between us and the abyss
In an exclusive Q&A, Sidoti shares his fears for the survival of international law and Australia's avoidance of the Gaza genocide
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October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In an exclusive Q&A, international human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti shares his fears for the survival of international law and Australia's avoidance of the Gaza genocide
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The Carlton Blues are facing a backlash from their fanbase in Melbourne's north after firing the club mascot for refusing to participate in a pro-Israel fundraiser
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'I'm disgusted' – Carlton fans in Melbourne's north feel betrayed after mascot's sacking
AFL club faces backlash from supporters after firing its mascot for refusing to participate in a pro-Israel fundraiser.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Carlton Blues are facing a backlash from their fanbase in Melbourne's north after firing the club mascot for refusing to participate in a pro-Israel fundraiser
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A Labor staffer mistakenly emailed the federal government’s full talking points on Israel, Palestine and Gaza to the Australia Palestine Advocacy Organisation.
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Exclusive: Australian government’s full talking points on Gaza accidentally sent to Palestinian advocacy group
Government notes reveal they won’t back Gaza hospital proposed by Dr Mohammed Mustafa
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October 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A Labor staffer mistakenly emailed the federal government’s full talking points on Israel, Palestine and Gaza to the Australia Palestine Advocacy Organisation.
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Read them in full here:
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As Israel continues its bombardment and cuts off aid, the joy of the ceasefire has quickly given way to anxiety and fear. Rasha Abou Jalal reports from Gaza.
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As Israel violates ceasefire, displaced Gazans fear to return home
Rasha Abou Jalal reports from Gaza
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October 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
As Israel continues its bombardment and cuts off aid, the joy of the ceasefire has quickly given way to anxiety and fear. Rasha Abou Jalal reports from Gaza.
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The dispute between Chris Hedges and David Marr reveals much about the dire state of our press, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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Australian journalism prizes 'objectivity' over truth
The dispute between Chris Hedges and David Marr reveals much about the state of our press
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October 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The dispute between Chris Hedges and David Marr reveals much about the dire state of our press, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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The Victorian government will soon require organisations that receive grant funding to sign a ‘social cohesion’ pledge, despite broad opposition from civil society and the government’s own multicultural advisory group.
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Victorian 'social cohesion' pledge will target multicultural communities, rights groups warn
New 'social cohesion commitment' goes against government's own advice
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October 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Victorian government will soon require organisations that receive grant funding to sign a ‘social cohesion’ pledge, despite broad opposition from civil society and the government’s own multicultural advisory group.
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Labor's new 5% deposit scheme will drive up house prices, bury first home buyers in debt and send bank profits soaring - exactly as it's supposed to, writes @maxchandlermather.bsky.social
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Labor’s 5% deposit scheme will only make the banks richer – and that’s the point
The government’s new housing policy will see banks pocket billions in extra interest and saddle a generation with more debt
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October 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Labor's new 5% deposit scheme will drive up house prices, bury first home buyers in debt and send bank profits soaring - exactly as it's supposed to, writes @maxchandlermather.bsky.social
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Australian activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla claim Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, personally threatened to “gas” them.
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'Shut the f--k up or we'll gas you' – Australian flotilla activists allege direct threats from Israeli minister
Australians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla claim Israeli soldiers sexually assaulted them in captivity
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October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Australian activists who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla claim Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, personally threatened to “gas” them.
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NSW premier Chris Minns had Australia believe antisemitic hate was running rampant. Police data has shown that claim to be grossly exaggerated.
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Chris Minns exaggerated the scale of antisemitism in NSW – and won't apologise
The NSW premier had Australia believe antisemitic hate was running rampant. Police data has shown that to be false.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NSW premier Chris Minns had Australia believe antisemitic hate was running rampant. Police data has shown that claim to be grossly exaggerated.
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Digital privacy experts have warned there is little Australian authorities can do about a massive data breach that has published Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal phone number online
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PM's number leaked by foreign website – and Australian law can't stop it
Government urged to strengthen privacy laws and get tougher on companies after data of high-profile Australians published online
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October 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Digital privacy experts have warned there is little Australian authorities can do about a massive data breach that has published Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal phone number online
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NEW: Hamas is pinning its hopes for a lasting ceasefire on Donald Trump's narcissism.
By handing over the remaining Israeli hostages, the group is forfeiting its leverage.
If Israel breaks the ceasefire again, Hamas will have no cards left.
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By handing over the remaining Israeli hostages, the group is forfeiting its leverage.
If Israel breaks the ceasefire again, Hamas will have no cards left.
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Hamas's big gamble – trusting Trump
Hamas is pinning its hopes on Donald Trump to ensure the Gaza ceasefire holds
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October 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
NEW: Hamas is pinning its hopes for a lasting ceasefire on Donald Trump's narcissism.
By handing over the remaining Israeli hostages, the group is forfeiting its leverage.
If Israel breaks the ceasefire again, Hamas will have no cards left.
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By handing over the remaining Israeli hostages, the group is forfeiting its leverage.
If Israel breaks the ceasefire again, Hamas will have no cards left.
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NEW: Two years into a genocide, Israel has sown the seeds of its own demise.
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When genocide fails – Israel’s strategic folly in Gaza
Genocide is history’s darkest act, meant to erase a people and claim a future. For Israel, this logic has unravelled – not on the battlefield, but in the eyes of an awakened world.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
NEW: Two years into a genocide, Israel has sown the seeds of its own demise.
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NEW: Australians overwhelmingly recognise and oppose the genocide in Gaza and want the government to do more to stop it, according to a new poll released today.
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Australians overwhelmingly back sanctions on Israel, new poll finds
'Sizeable majority' of voters across political lines want Israel to end genocide in Gaza
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October 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW: Australians overwhelmingly recognise and oppose the genocide in Gaza and want the government to do more to stop it, according to a new poll released today.
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NEW: Adopting controversial antisemitism action plans encouraged by pro-Israel lobbyists could cost local councils at least $730,000, according to a new estimate.
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Ratepayers could fork out $700k for controversial council antisemitism plans
Pro-Israel lobby wants councils to adopt antisemitism plans critics say threaten free speech and fairness
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October 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
NEW: Adopting controversial antisemitism action plans encouraged by pro-Israel lobbyists could cost local councils at least $730,000, according to a new estimate.
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NEW: The office of the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism has refused to answer questions about conflicts of interest she declared when she took on the government-appointed role.
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Exclusive – Jillian Segal declared conflicts for Envoy role. Why won’t the government reveal them?
Declaration comes amid growing criticism of Segal’s affiliations with pro-Israel organisations
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September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
NEW: The office of the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism has refused to answer questions about conflicts of interest she declared when she took on the government-appointed role.
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NEW: A new report on anti-Palestinian racism details shocking stories of abuse, harassment, vilification and violence against students, teaching staff and parents in Australian schools.
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Gazans ‘deserved what they got’: Shocking stories of anti-Palestinian racism in schools revealed
New report says education departments enable 'silencing of Palestinian perspectives in schools'
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September 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
NEW: A new report on anti-Palestinian racism details shocking stories of abuse, harassment, vilification and violence against students, teaching staff and parents in Australian schools.
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EXCLUSIVE: Federal MP Monique Ryan is among hundreds of doctors calling on the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne to reinstate a cancelled panel event focused on the Gaza genocide's impact on children.
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Exclusive – Royal Children's Hospital faces health sector backlash after cancelling Gaza event
Monique Ryan along with hundreds of health professionals call for the hospital to reschedule panel discussion
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September 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Federal MP Monique Ryan is among hundreds of doctors calling on the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne to reinstate a cancelled panel event focused on the Gaza genocide's impact on children.
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NEW: The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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From Charlie Kirk to Gaza, disagreement is treason
The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road
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September 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW: The escalating crackdown on dissenting thought and opinion is taking Australia down a dark road, writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social
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NEW: Police failed to monitor neo-Nazi groups or investigate abuse at recent right-wing rallies, legal observer groups have found
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Police failed to monitor neo-Nazis at March for Australia protests: legal observers
Reviews of police conduct during right-wing rallies found "serious" failings
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September 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
NEW: Police failed to monitor neo-Nazi groups or investigate abuse at recent right-wing rallies, legal observer groups have found
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NEW: A Wollongong man recounts his return to Al-Khiam, his ancestral village in south Lebanon, shattered by war and struggling to heal.
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I returned to south Lebanon for my grandfather's funeral – and found my village in ruins
A Wollongong man recounts his return to Al-Khiam, his ancestral village in south Lebanon, shattered by war and struggling to heal.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
NEW: A Wollongong man recounts his return to Al-Khiam, his ancestral village in south Lebanon, shattered by war and struggling to heal.
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NEW: Australia’s state institutions weren’t designed to protect us – they were built to protect capital, writes Max Chandler-Mather
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The system isn't broken – it's working against you
Australia’s state institutions weren’t designed to protect you – they were built to protect capital.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NEW: Australia’s state institutions weren’t designed to protect us – they were built to protect capital, writes Max Chandler-Mather
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NEW: Eastern Suburbs business owners say they've been subjected to months of vandalism, intimidation and abuse for supporting Palestine
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'Bondi's for the Jews': Sydney businesses targeted for supporting Palestine
Eastern suburbs business owners claim they face intimidation and harassment for opposing Israeli genocide
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September 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
NEW: Eastern Suburbs business owners say they've been subjected to months of vandalism, intimidation and abuse for supporting Palestine
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