Communities

A parliamentary hearing into a proposed $600 million waste-to-energy plant at Tarago has heard widespread opposition and condemnation from the community.

Indian communities across New Zealand say they are feeling "hounded" after a surge in racist incidents.

From post-war Jewish refugees, who arrived with nothing but hope, to the bohemian artists and performers who took over in the 1970s, historic Melbourne mansion Labassa has more stories than rooms.

Melbourne became a hub for the counterculture movement in the 60s and 70s. 

The Gruner family moved to Labassa in 1957, when Susan was 11.

Thousands of Indian soldiers served alongside Anzac forces at Gallipoli, leaving their legacy in the "puggaree" — a traditional Indian headwrap that was adapted to adorn the slouch hats worn by the Australian army. 

With yet another venue facing complaints about noise from residents, performers say Tasmania runs the risk of becoming a dead zone for live music.

Emily avoided the sun and "did everything right". No-one considered that a melanoma removed from her shoulder in 2022 had spread to her brain. 

Surely one of the best ways to counter the hate, grief and horrors of the world is to foster communities driven by decency, calm and care. Enter: the nannasphere.

Social media posts about the announcement of a Little India precinct in Melbourne are flooded with racist comments, leaving some Indians with mixed feelings about the plan. 

Basketball NSW says there is a 10,000-person-long waitlist to play, but hundreds of new courts will be needed to meet demand.  

Despite the links being declared, some locals worry politicians with a financial stake in a planned development in Tasmania's north will have little sympathy for their concerns about the project.

Under the cover of regional conflict, Israelis who have established illegal settlements and outposts in the West Bank become emboldened to take over more land as world attention remains on the war in Iran. 

A growing number of Australians are factoring rising fuel costs into a tightening budget, including seeking cheaper alternative transport, with one charity warning the flow on effects of the crisis are causing household stress for many families.

Someone feeling like their neighbour is intruding on them in "either psychological or practical ways" tends to be at the heart of most disputes. So if you're having an issue with the people next door, what's the best way to approach it?

The 2026 World Happiness Report links heavy social media use to a sharp decline in young people's wellbeing, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe among the most affected. 

Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.

Michael Visontay explores the deep roots of Jewish life in Bondi, and the impact of loss on this close-knit community. 

Moving to the country might sound idyllic to overstimulated and stressed-out city dwellers, but for Max and Courtney, it took some soul-searching to find their purpose and a place to really call home.

When the Virasati Punjabi School Geelong started five years ago, it had 15 students. Now, it has 53.