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Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight

A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

Jewish Australians and the opposition have excoriated the prime minister's leadership in the wake of Australia's deadliest massacre in three decades.

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails

Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after it self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations.

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'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

A man who survived a bullet to the head during a terror attack has spoken out after being accused of faking his injuries in doctored images shared online.

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.

The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000

The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000

A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.

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How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

Explaining news of terrorist events to children should be done in an age-appropriate way, but experts say parents should not shy away from the topic.

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Gendered marketing: a Grinch to avoid in the toy aisle

Parents navigating the toy aisle ahead of Christmas are being urged to watch out for gendered narratives baked in to popular gifts.

Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.

Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

Hundreds of people turned out to mourn as the first funeral services were held for the Jewish leaders killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

The treasurer has flagged more funding to root out illicit tobacco syndicates but refused to lower the excise burning a hole in the federal budget.

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Businesses impacted by Sydney's light-rail construction are closer to compensation by a court decision that may cause changes to other infrastructure projects.

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Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Clever accounting has been used by the treasurer to claim the government's policy decisions improved the budget bottom line for the first time in eight years.

Aussie shares fade for third day, gold stocks rally

The local market continues to sell-off in 2025's last full week of trading, as investors with dwindling reasons to celebrate turn to the safe haven of gold.

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Leading opposition figures have signalled a fight over planned gun law reform, calling existing provisions world-class despite the Bondi shooting massacre.

Take personal responsibility for Bondi deaths, PM told

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing blistering criticism over the government's response to anti-Semitism in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

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Science funding boost amid 'aggressive' CSIRO job cuts

The national science agency that invented wi-fi has received a substantial budget commitment but the union representing its workers says the sum is not enough.

Vision loss and long recovery for brave Bondi cop

A young policeman who had been in the job for four months before being shot twice has miraculously survived his injuries but faces losing vision in one eye.

Penfolds owner's earnings sour on China 'grey' wine woe

Shares in Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates plunged after it pointed to a fall in earnings due to problems in China and the US.

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

A platform known for its online forums has outlined its case to the High Court on why it should be exempted from Australia's teen social media ban.

Native foods heroed in fight against chronic disease

Concerned about rates of chronic diseases, Indigenous communities and researchers have worked together to develop a lower sugar alternative to soft drink.

Ex-Dockers boss excited to be named A-Leagues CEO

Steve Rosich has been named the Australian Professional League's new chief executive, with the former AFL club boss taking over from chair Stephen Conroy.

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

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