Small communities can practise direct democracy: people meet and decide, or vote, on decisions concerning them all. In large ...

In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

This fun footage captures scenes from the Australian beach scene in the 1940s, including surf bathing and men with floats.

Two men have been sentenced to three years' jail with a non-parole period of 18 months for trying to import more than 100 kilograms of cocaine into South Australia. The judge said the pair had ...

The “Bring It On” alum and bestselling author used the front row photo call opportunity to show off her new hairstyle, too. Union joined other A-list guests and high-profile celebrities ahead ...

former UNC Asheville tennis player Henry Patten added to his trophy case Saturday by claiming the title at the Australian Open. Patten, who is from Manningtree, Essex, United Kingdom, and his ...

Cricket Australia has addressed the fixture clash of men’s and women’s Tests and explained why it scheduled the women’s stand-alone Test in the day-night slot. The women’s day-night Ashes ...

It looks like the upcoming federal election may be decided on a gender basis, with a new poll showing young men are backing Peter Dutton in vastly different numbers from young women. According to ...

A surprise celebrity spot was Oscar-winning actor Rush, whom Open Season happened across as he was striding past the Chemist Warehouse outlet next to Rod Laver Arena two hours before the men’s ...

The women went one better than Australia's injury-hit men's side, who had earlier on Sunday been crushed 41-5 by Argentina in their final at HBF Park. The trans-Tasman rivals both scored four ...

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A sharp gender divide has opened up among younger voters, with men far more disposed towards Opposition Leader Peter Dutton than are women, and more optimistic about Australia’s economic outlook.