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Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Families' relief as Snowtown killer's parole overturned

Notorious Snowtown killer James Vlassakis' parole approval has been overturned by a retired judge, who said his crimes were "gross" and "disgustingly unusual".

'Full of life': youngest victim of Bondi attack mourned

'Full of life': youngest victim of Bondi attack mourned

'Full of life': youngest victim of Bondi attack mourned

'Full of life': youngest victim of Bondi attack mourned

The youngest victim of a mass shooting at one of the world's most famous beaches is being remembered by her devastated loved ones as a bright and happy child.

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

Mighty storm just not cricket as energy grid damaged

A powerful storm has left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power while bucketing down on the Big Bash cricket season opener.

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Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Neighbours' shock as Bondi gunman's ASIO probe revealed

Details are emerging about a father and son behind a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as neighbours describe their distress over the terror attack.

Charges expected over Bondi Beach mass shooting tragedy

Charges expected over Bondi Beach mass shooting tragedy

A gunman allegedly behind Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur will likely survive and face charges as leaders search for answers and call for calm

'Time for talk over': action call after Bondi massacre

'Time for talk over': action call after Bondi massacre

Australia's Jewish community has demanded authorities provide strong and unequivocal leadership on tackling anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack.

No retreat on Bondi terror: Jews pray for turning point

No retreat on Bondi terror: Jews pray for turning point

Faith leaders have sought to reassure Australia's shattered Jewish community and say they must stand up to the evil of anti-Semitism.

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Gun laws in crosshairs as cops defend shooting response

Gun laws in crosshairs as cops defend shooting response

Gun laws in crosshairs as cops defend shooting response

Gun laws in crosshairs as cops defend shooting response

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns say they'll review and tighten gun laws in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

'Best of our character': heroes save lives in shooting

A man has been lauded for tackling and disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters as the selfless acts of surf lifesavers and others to help victims emerge.

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

Family turns cancer tragedy into message of hope

After losing their young son to a rare cancer, one family is hoping to transform their loss into something positive by drawing on his enduring spirit.

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs

Pacific workers in Australia to fill key labour shortages are at risk of exploitation and have a widespread fear of retaliation.

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

Mass shooting targeted Jewish community as deaths mount

At least 12 people are dead and 29 injured after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that was designed to target the local Jewish community.

Terrorist shooting shattered night of 'peace and joy'

Terrorist shooting shattered night of 'peace and joy'

Terrorist shooting shattered night of 'peace and joy'

Terrorist shooting shattered night of 'peace and joy'

Witnesses have described how a picturesque summer night at Bondi Beach turned into a nightmare, with a terrorist shooting leaving many dead and injured.

'We will eradicate it': PM pledge after Bondi massacre

'We will eradicate it': PM pledge after Bondi massacre

'We will eradicate it': PM pledge after Bondi massacre

'We will eradicate it': PM pledge after Bondi massacre

Additional security funding for the Jewish community has been foreshadowed by the prime minister following a mass shooting in Sydney.

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Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after a minor altercation escalated into a hit-and-run that left a woman critically injured.

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

Koala 'misinformation' cry as population counts soar

Fresh data reveals Australia's koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

As the number of tiny forests grows across Australia, one biodiversity champion has laid down regional roots with a first Pacific planting.

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Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Police have revealed a major update in the search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who disappeared in 2023.

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

Racism - and widespread denial of the issue - have been called out as human rights advocates are recognised by their peers.

Spat grows between top judge and chief prosecutor

A growing war between a top judge and a state's chief prosecutor has spilled over into parliament, with the matter escalating to a high court.

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

South Australia has committed $674 million across 10 years to implement recommendations of its Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

Educator charged over bestiality, child abuse material

An early educator accused of contacting someone believed to be a teenager has allegedly been found with child abuse material on his phone.

Australia 'stained' by its treatment of child offenders

Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.

Court identity loophole 'masking wealthy criminals'

Legal experts are scrutinising one state's suppression order laws after the son of an AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed.

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