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'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

'Frightening' synagogue ram attack not a hate crime

Prosecutors have removed a hate crime allegation before a remorseful man admitted to ramming the front gate of a major synagogue.

Bring more light: festival to mark Bondi anniversary

Bring more light: festival to mark Bondi anniversary

Bring more light: festival to mark Bondi anniversary

Bring more light: festival to mark Bondi anniversary

Jewish groups have come together to plan a festival on the third night of Chanukah to commemorate the worst terror attack in Australian history.

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Social cohesion may obscure racism: inquiry told

Australia's race discrimination chief claims he was told by a senior government official to "stop talking about racism" to preserve social cohesion.

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Pregnant woman targeted in 'Islamophobic incident'

Pregnant woman targeted in 'Islamophobic incident'

A man has been charged with Commonwealth offences after allegedly targeting a young family including a pregnant woman in an "Islamophobic incident".

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes

An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

A parliamentary probe is investigating the "unusual" finances of a school at the centre of serious misconduct, abuse and humiliation allegations.

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Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

Church investigation into rapist ex-bishop to resume

The findings of a Catholic Church investigation into a former high-ranking clergyman convicted of sexually abusing Indigenous men will be sent to the Vatican.

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes

A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.

Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

Cult leader and wife cleared of grooming young girl

A cult leader dubbed "Little Pebble" who wanted to repopulate the world with 12 wives has been cleared of grooming a young girl from the age of six.

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

Bishop 'unusual, boozy, sleazy' but not guilty: lawyer

A former bishop accused of sexually assaulting several Aboriginal youths may have been boozy and even sleazy, but he's not guilty, his lawyer tells a jury.

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Control tactics, abuse 'rife' at church private school

Former students and church members have detailed disturbing claims of financial, psychological and social control at a religious private school.

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel's military has closed the West Bank Christian village of Taybeh to non-residents in an effort to improve safety amid Israeli settler attacks.

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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

Raising hell: queer arts crew protest church eviction

A LGBTIQ arts group that briefly resurrected a deconsecrated church is incensed after an arcane law was used to evict it in the name of religious freedom.

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

Queer club starts unholy clear out after landlord fight

Queer club Divine Playhouse is clearing out its deconsecrated church venue, after landlords accused it of offensive conduct.

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Bishop used boozy parties to groom youths, court told

A former Catholic Bishop hosted alcohol-fuelled parties using church funds so he could access Aboriginal youths and sexually assault them, a jury has been told.

Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate

A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.

More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report

Greater action is being urged to tackle discrimination at its roots, as the federal government responds to a long-awaited report into Islamophobia.

School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

Big yikes: religion, politics and media dead to Gen Z

A major survey of thousands of Australians aged 19-24 has shown an appetite to engage in issues, but distrust of politics, media and religion.

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

A former Catholic priest who said "there is no such thing as too young" argues injuries from a car accident impaired his judgment and decision-making.

Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Mourners have descended on Tehran for a funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack four months ago.

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