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Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

As the scale and speed of violent extremist and terrorist threat grows, the federal government has released a new plan to address the changing environment.

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Bail laws crack down halts court as arrests explode

Bail laws crack down halts court as arrests explode

Police have made 31 arrests in 24 hours after major changes to bail laws, causing courts to grind to a stop, leaving authorities scrambling for solutions.

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Secrecy laws to be wound back in 'win' for journalists

Journalists won't be prosecuted for receiving classified information under changes to national security laws as transparency advocates call for broader reform.

Huge drug driving increase but no behavioural change

Huge drug driving increase but no behavioural change

NSW's crime statistics bureau has found no evidence a big increase in drug driving detections has led to a change in driver behaviour.

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Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven women killed, time to 'wake up', cops say

Seven woman have been killed in instances of suspected domestic violence in the Northern Territory since June.

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage

Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage

Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage

Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage

Non-core police jobs including welfare checks will be shunned by some NSW police officers as the state government struggles to fix widespread vacancies.

Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids

Proposed laws to be introduced in the Northern Territory would mean children as young as 10 could be searched for knives while at school.

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Crime is increasing in Victoria as child offences escalate but the state's police minister says offending is under control.

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X Corp should not be responsible for fines issued to Twitter by the Australian eSafety Commissioner, its lawyers argued, as they are different companies.

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Approaches used for extremists and stalkers of politicians should be applied to perpetrators of domestic violence, a report suggests.

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Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.

Warrants 'invalid' for secret police prison recordings

A review into secret police recordings linked to a convicted murderer has found surveillance warrants were technically invalid.

Day drinking and driving a recipe for road disaster

Day-drinking drivers are creating a recipe for disaster, with one-in-five of those caught under the influence being during daylight hours on Victoria's roads.

Surfer murder prompts calls for tough knife search laws

Police are hunting the killer of a 22-year-old man as the surfer's stabbing death in Coffs Harbour adds fuel to calls for knife law reforms.

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'Envy of other states': Qld police hail wanding laws

One year after police stop-and-search powers were expanded in Queensland, more than 500 weapons have been removed from the streets.

Vigilance as crime continues under Alice Springs curfew

Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime, days after a curfew was imposed, but the NT's police chief says there are some positive changes.

Driver arrested after hitting police officer on highway

A police sergeant has been taken to hospital after being hit while trying to stop a car on a country highway, with the driver expected to face serious charges.

Informant Gobbo was 'rogue, out of control': police

A former police handler has given evidence to the Victorian Supreme Court as drug kingpin Tony Mokbel fights to appeal his convictions.

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Claims of ingrained racism in Northern Territory Police have deepened the suffering for the family of Kumanjayi Walker, fatally shot by a former constable.

Police officer who tackled Iran protester avoids charge

Neither an Australian Federal Police officer nor a protester he tackled will face criminal charges despite the latter ending up in hospital after the incident.

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.

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