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Plan to expel preachers spewing hate after Bondi attack

Plan to expel preachers spewing hate after Bondi attack

People found to be spouting racial hatred could have their visas cancelled as the government seeks to stamp out extremism after the deadly Bondi attack.

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'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.

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

A ten-year-old girl struck down in the Bondi shooting has been remembered as a joyous and happy child while the Jewish community continues to honour the fallen.

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'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.

Trump highlights victories in White House speech

Trump highlights victories in White House speech

US President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

'Weak signals' of crime turnaround as brats run wild

'Weak signals' of crime turnaround as brats run wild

Rampant theft, repeat offenders and machete attacks continue to plague one state as another across the border tames youth crime in regional areas.

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.

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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.

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.

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

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.

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

The UN is distributing tents, blankets, and other supplies in Gaza but the risk of hypothermia is increasing after a week of torrential rain and winter cold.

Trump orders blockade of oil tankers in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has ordered a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ramping up tensions with Caracas.

Media adviser busted leaking court material 'naive'

The leaking of privileged legal material by a media adviser amid a spat between a judge and a top prosecutor has been aired in a parliamentary inquiry.

US travel ban expanded, includes 20 more countries

People from a broad range of countries will be banned from visiting the US, as the Trump administration expands its tough travel restrictions.

Trump aide Wiles reveals White House tensions

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has given a frank assessment of Donald Trump's closest aides and says the president 'has an alcoholic's personality'.

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar's military rulers say detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good" condition after her son expressed concerns about her health.

Bondi shooting hero had blood 'gushing from him'

More details have been revealed about the injuries suffered by a tobacco shop owner hailed for his heroism in disarming one of the Bondi massacre gunmen.

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