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Latest news: Act of Terror

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

Plot fuels federal stoush over anti-Semitism response

The discovery of a caravan packed with explosives has renewed a parliamentary push for tougher action against those convicted of terrorist offences.

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

Anti-Jewish plot foiled as caravan of explosives found

A huge multi-agency operation is probing a potential terror act after a caravan full of explosives was found alongside a note with addresses of Jewish people.

Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS

Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS

Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS

Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS

Authorities don't believe an army veteran was acting alone when he rammed a truck flying the Islamic State flag into New Orleans revellers, killing 15 people.

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Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Display boards have been erected in Martin Place to mark the 10-year anniversary of a deadly siege that prompted a mass outpouring of community grief.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

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Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Notorious Australian terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been exposed to close surveillance ever since his release, and the government hopes to keep it that way.

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Police have raided the jail cell of a teen accused of plotting terror attacks after prison staff found notes he made about attacks as he applied for bail.

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

Crackdown on foreign fighters in terror zones extended

The federal government is set to extend laws banning Australians from travelling to areas overseas known to be terror hotspots.

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

A Melbourne man who planned to die by police shooting in an act of terrorism says he has renounced Islamic State, which he previously pledged his allegiance to.

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears while revealing the manifesto of a teen terror suspect allegedly included threats towards his family.

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Death toll rises to 19 after gunmen attack Dagestan

Fifteen police officers and four civilians, including an Orthodox priest, have been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan.

Terror plot accused 'relentless, obsessive', jury told

Extremist material possessed by a man accused of a terror plot is inconsistent with his claim he is a live-and-let-live libertarian, a court has been told.

Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO

Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.

Potential IS rise shows need for terror laws: spy chief

The peak human rights body has raised concern about anti-terror laws being too broad but Australia's intelligence agency insists they're needed to curb threats.

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eSafety Commissioner threatened over X takedown notice

Australia's internet cop has contacted the NSW and federal police after receiving threats and abuse and becoming concerned for the safety of her family.

Musk 'not trying to win anything' fighting internet cop

Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.

3D-printed gun 'just a toy', says terror plot accused

A man who used a 3D printer to produce gun parts did not believe he was making functional firearms, his trial on a terrorism-related charge has been told.

Internet watchdog questions X's free-speech credentials

Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.

Terror label leaves multicultural communities 'on edge'

Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.

Terror police raids nab seven alleged teen extremists

Associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop at a church have been arrested in a series of raids involving hundreds of police officers.

Warnings kids are exposed to 'extremist poison' online

As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.

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