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The first year of the Albanese government has been marked by division and rancour. Misinformation, racist abuse and ugly campaigning on the voice referendum left the nation bitter and exhausted. Meanwhile, more Australians are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, adding growing pressure on the government to provide urgent relief. Jane Lee speaks with editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about the political stories that shaped 2023

The October 7 attacks and Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has sent shockwaves through Australia’s Jewish community. Some believe Hamas must be eliminated, others feel anger and frustration at Israel’s response, and many are fearful of the recent rise in antisemitism in Australia.Guardian Australia reporter Daisy Dumas sits down with four Jewish Australians to discuss what this moment means – for their safety, for their loved ones and their political views

An inquest into the deaths of five transgender and gender diverse people has shone a light on the challenges many face in accessing already stretched mental health services. While the deaths are not directly linked, all of the deceased were young people who had affirmed or were affirming their identity as female, had a history of mental health issues and had at least one mental health diagnosis. Victorian state reporter Adeshola Ore speaks to Jane Lee about what the inquest heard and why there are calls for system-wide reform.

His legacy may not be his historic expulsion from the US Congress. The many outrageous lies he told are what drew the world’s attention

Around Australia, pro-Palestine protests against the Israel-Hamas war are growing, with sit-ins, school strikes, vigils and weekly mass demonstrations, some of which are attracting tens of thousands of people. Protest organisers say it’s an anti-war movement calling for peace but some politicians and Jewish organisations have raised concerns the rallies are stirring unrest. Guardian Australia reporters Mostafa Rachwani and Laura Murphy-Oates go behind the scenes of the growing pro-Palestine protests, speaking to organisers, participants and academics to find out what is driving this movement

Australia has a problem with building big infrastructure. Across our major cities projects come in late, over budget and often don’t deliver on their promises. Laura Murphy-Oates talks to head of newsroom Mike Ticher and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why building public infrastructure never goes as planned

After a high court decision in November that led to the release of more than 100 people in immigration detention, the Labor government has passed legislation designed to toughen Australia’s immigration law. Termed ‘preventative detention’, these new powers allow the government to send some high-risk non-citizens to prison – even though they haven’t committed a new offence. Chief political correspondent Paul Karp tells Laura Murphy-Oates about the moral and legal minefield surrounding these new powers You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

More reporters are believed to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades. Jonathan Dagher, from Reporters Without Borders, discusses what it means for public understanding of the region

As the Cop28 climate summit meets in Dubai, a secret Saudi Arabian plan to get poorer countries ‘hooked on its harmful products’ has emerged. Damian Carrington reports

Many Australians feel overworked and overwhelmed at this time of year. Impending deadlines, cost-of-living pressures and the lead-up to the holiday season can combine to cause burnout. Jane Lee speaks to clinical psychologist and the Modern Mind columnist Gaynor Parkin about what you – and your boss – can do to help protect your physical and mental health.