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Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it?

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Businesses and governments have raced against time - and hackers - to fix an AI-discovered vulnerability that led to thousands of websites going offline.

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Systemic failures within the Department of Home Affairs are resulting in the wrongful detention of Australian citizens.

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Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will hold an additional hearing in relation to the Bondi massacre after concluding in August.

'They've had time': warning on AI self regulation

'They've had time': warning on AI self regulation

AI companies have had ample time to police themselves and now the days of self-regulation are over, the eSafety Commissioner is warning.

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Arts groups fear fallout of looming NDIS funding cuts

Disability arts organisations from around Australia fear cuts to the NDIS will destroy career pathways and reduce vital mental health and social supports.

Corruption agency urged to boost whistleblower supports

Corruption agency urged to boost whistleblower supports

The National Anti-Corruption Commission needs more support for whistleblowers, a senator warns, while the organisation tries to improve its workflow.

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Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

Stopgap leadership at Powerhouse as probe under way

An interim chief executive will steer the $915 million Powerhouse Parramatta towards opening day, as museum leaders face a misconduct investigation.

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

A state minister has backed police in a disagreement over allowing an armed Jewish private security service to operate in public spaces.

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Government policy aimed at tackling anti-Semitism will have no impact without community leadership, the probe called after the Bondi Beach massacre has heard.

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Farmers are concerned they will be left thousands out of pocket when they surrender their guns under the scheme.

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Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks

Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.

Address social media to counter anti-Semitism: inquiry

Academics from a leading institution have shared suggestions for the most effective interventions against anti-Semitism with a royal commission.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

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Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

A community leader has defended vigils held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the charities regulator pushed for greater enforcement powers.

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

An unnamed police commander rejects warnings tougher action against hate preachers would make them harder to monitor at a high-level probe.

Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says

Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Artistic works that breach workplace safety and anti-discrimination laws can be cut off from funding, but not individuals, a government arts body says.

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.

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