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Peris among number of former Labor MPs calling for royal commission into Bondi terror attack
Former senator and Olympian Nova Peris is among a group of former Labor figures...
Dechlan Brennan 6 Jan 2026
Nova Peris, Warren Mundine say Bondi terror attack must be a 'catalyst for change' on antisemitism
Former Labor Senator Nova Peris and Indigenous businessman Nyunggai Warren Mundi...
Dechlan Brennan 18 Dec 2025
Nova Peris found sharing anti-Muslim content on social media
Former Olympian and former Labor senator Nova Peris OAM has been sharing Islamop...
Dechlan Brennan 16 Jun 2025
Former Olympian Nova Peris stranded in Israel as Iran strikes back
Former Olympian Nova Peris is among several First Nations Australians sheltering...
Jackson Clark 14 Jun 2025
Nova Peris stands up for Rioli family
Former Olympian and senator Nova Peris has stood up for a one-time school friend...
Andrew Mathieson 18 Apr 2025
First Nations Leadership Summit in the NT celebrates excellence of current and future Indigenous leaders

For thousands of years First Nations stories have amplified communities and passed on messages throughout generations. As discussion around Closing the Gap continues, with a number of metrics in the N...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 10, 2024
Republic movement 'divided' over Gaza

The Australian Republican Movement is scrambling to find new leadership after Craig Foster joined Nova Peris in sensationally quitting their jobs as co-chairs in the wake of their public disagreement...

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Aisling Brennan May 23, 2024
Nova Peris resigns from Australian Republican Movement over conflict with co-chair Craig Foster

Gold medal Olympian Nova Peris has quit her job at the Australian Republic Movement after a conflict erupted with her co-chair Craig Foster. Her shock resignation comes in the wake of a letter sent by...

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Emma Kirk May 21, 2024
Aboriginal-Palestinian solidarity firm in the face of recent Peris comments

Recent pro-Israel commentary from former Olympian and Senator Nova Peris has sparked renewed Indigenous expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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Dechlan Brennan Apr 8, 2024
Nova Peris clarifies 'terrorist sympathiser' slur after death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza

Former Federal Labor senator and dual Olympian Nova Peris OAM has rejected assertions she referred to an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza from an Israeli air strike as a "lowlife terrorist sympath...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Apr 6, 2024
Debate rages as Nova Peris claims Aboriginal flag ‘misappropriated’ by Palestine protesters

Former Labor Senator Nova Peris has sparked debate by arguing the Indigenous flag and chants have been misappropriated at pro-Palestine rallies.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Feb 9, 2024
I believe in the Australian people, vote yes for us

I'm not gay. However, I have many beautiful friends from the LBGTQIA+ community. In fact, I would say some of my best friends are from that community.

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Nova Peris Oct 13, 2023
Nova Peris to be inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Renowned dual Olympian Nova Peris OAM is set to receive the most prestigious honour in Australian sport, having been named a 2023 Sport Australia Hall of Fame inductee.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 4, 2023
Garma offers chance to learn for both mother and child

The Garma festival holds a deep resonance for Nova Peris and her daughter Destiny. The annual celebration on Gumatj country in northeast Arnhem Land is hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundation.

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Rudi Maxwell Aug 5, 2023
Nova Peris and Destiny Batman-Peris to report from Garma Festival for National Indigenous Times

Champion Olympian and community leader Nova Peris OAM and her daughter Destiny Batman-Peris will provide unique insights into the much-loved Garma Festival this year as Special Correspondents for the...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 31, 2023
Jack Peris, son of Olympian Nova Peris calls Mum in tears after AFL debut confirmed

Jack Peris, son of Olympic gold medallist Nova Peris, will make his AFL debut on Saturday, St Kilda have confirmed. His surname already boats gold medals in both field hockey and athletics at both the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 13, 2023
Australian Republic Movement call for rethink on King’s Birthday holiday

Coinciding with Monday's King's Birthday public holiday, the Australian Republic Movement has pushed for an alternative to be considered to better reflect contemporary Australian society.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Jun 12, 2023
Call for an end to making Australian taxpayers fund Royal visits

More than 78 per cent of Australians think the Royal family should pay for visits to Australia from their own deep pockets, a new poll has found.

Emma Ruben Emma Ruben May 8, 2023
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