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Stefanovic to leave Nine after far-right interview

Stefanovic to leave Nine after far-right interview

A controversial host is set to exit Nine following an outcry over his podcast interview with a British anti-immigration activist.

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

Cult leader 'groomed' girl for apocalyptic pregnancies

A self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly groomed a young girl over a decade to get her pregnant and repopulate a post-apocalyptic society.

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of Christian Brothers to share in final assets

Victims of child sexual abuse may be left in the lurch after an organisation representing the Christian Brothers revealed it can no longer continue.

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'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

‘Off my meds’: man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

‘Off my meds’: man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

A man will not be jailed after a court was told he was experiencing a bipolar-related manic episode when he stormed a mosque claiming he had an assault rifle.

This Hindu deity fights chaos. He's earned an art show

This Hindu deity fights chaos. He's earned an art show

The first Australian exhibition to celebrate the many forms of Vishnu explores centuries of art devoted to the Hindu deity, as well as contemporary artworks.

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Third person charged over synagogue firebombing

Counter-terrorism police say they have charged a third man in relation to the firebombing of a synagogue that caused worldwide outrage.

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After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

A series of tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd are on show together for the first time, more than 50 years after they were completed in 1974.

'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP

'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP

'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP

'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP

A Christian man who sent offensive messages about abortion to openly gay MP Alex Greenwich has apologised as he awaits sentencing before court.

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

What Richard did next: making sense of Archibald win

Archibald prize-winning artist Richard Lewer is taking up a residency at the Abbotsford Convent, a much-loved arts space that recently lost government funding.

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

Difficult question still facing anti-Semitism inquiry

The royal commission on anti-Semitism stands to do more harm than good for social cohesion unless it gets a key, highly divisive, definition right.

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

'Dark shadow' recalled at ex-governor-general's funeral

The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.

Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque

Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque

Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque

Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque

A man accused of threatening to shoot worshippers at a mosque with an AK-47 assault rifle is before the courts after Muslim leaders warned against rising hate.

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Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope’s offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

Man accused of ramming synagogue gates granted bail

A man alleged to have rammed synagogue gates with his ute and then referred to the Bondi massacre has been bailed to go into a mental health care centre.

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

Australian Jews detail 'unfair' backlash linked to Gaza

The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.

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Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV have discussed "topics of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere," a US readout of the talks says.

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.

'Forgotten dreams': Aussie artist dazzles at Venice

After much fanfare and controversy, crowds are marvelling at Khaled Sabsabi's work in Venice as he brings western Sydney's diversity to life on a world stage.

'Dirty daddy': ex-priest's Christmas hunt for child sex

A former priest who tried to meet three children for sex told someone he shared vile images and video with that there was "no such thing as too young".

Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail

A man accused of using a ramming the gate of a synagogue made reference to the Bondi terrorist attack and had replica handgun convictions, a judge has heard.

UK vows to tackle state-backed threats after stabbings

Britain's government is fast-tracking laws to pursue people who carry out threats for state-sponsored groups following the latest anti-Semitic attack in London.

Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack

A 23-year-old man has been charged after he and a friend were seen allegedly pretending to fire at people at the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

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