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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.

Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

The deaths of three people and countless fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries have prompted a coronial inquiry into how to reduce the risks.

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

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

'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.

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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.

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

A truck driver who had methamphetamine in his system when he caused a crash that killed an elderly couple had previously been in trouble for drug driving.

Possible charge upgrade after car ploughed into walkers

Possible charge upgrade after car ploughed into walkers

A Brazilian man has faced a court on eight counts of attempted murder, but one charge is pending a possible upgrade.

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has had his bail conditions varied during a brief mention of his grooming charge in court.

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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.

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

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.

Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Manhunt after two shot dead at Ivy League university

Police in Rhode Island are hunting a gunman after a mass shooting at a US Ivy League university left two students dead and eight others critically wounded.

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

President Donald Trump is featured in three of 19 photos shared by the Democrats, who say they are reviewing 95,000 images from Jeffrey ‍Epstein's estate.

Reality TV star jailed over fatal chopper crash probe

Reality TV star jailed over fatal chopper crash probe

Reality TV star jailed over fatal chopper crash probe

Reality TV star jailed over fatal chopper crash probe

Matt Wright tried to take advantage of a badly injured and vulnerable pilot, a court has been told, as the Outback Wrangler star was sentenced to a jail term.

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British backpacker jailed for e-scooter crash killing

A drunk English backpacker who collided with a man while riding an e-scooter, killing him, has been sentenced to four years' imprisonment.

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.

'Overwhelming despair': boat driver's tears for fiancee

A man seen naked and drunkenly swerving his speedboat before a catastrophic collision that killed his fiancee has broken down in tears as he avoided jail.

'He's dead': family destroyed by stolen car fatal crash

A man driving a stolen car at high speed ran a red light and slammed into an Uber vehicle, killing one passenger and "destroying" a family, a court has heard.

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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.

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

A producer of bestiality material who filmed himself in sexual acts with pets and farm animals also instructed others how to replicate such depravity.

Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.

'Not a victory': Brittany Higgins bankrupted by ex-boss

Ex-senator Linda Reynolds' bid to have Brittany Higgins bankrupted has succeeded, but the former politician says it's not a victory.

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.

Second teen charged over young man's stabbing death

A second teenager will face court after he was charged with murder following the stabbing death of an 18-year-old.

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

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