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Man accused of ramming synagogue gates granted bail

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

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

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

Australian Jews detail 'unfair' backlash linked to Gaza

Australian Jews detail 'unfair' backlash linked to Gaza

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

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

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

'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

'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".

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Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail

Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail

Man accused of ramming synagoge gate applies for bail

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

UK vows to tackle state-backed threats after stabbings

UK vows to tackle state-backed threats after stabbings

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

Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack

Second man charged over role in mimicking Bondi attack

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.

Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues

Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues

Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues

Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues

Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

Australia has been urged to condemn Israel and help create peace as the Lebanese diaspora pays tribute to those killed in the region's bombings.

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

Man accused of ramming synagogue gate to seek bail

A man dragged out of a ute at gunpoint and arrested for allegedly ramming the gate of an inner city synagogue will soon apply for bail, a judge has heard.

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

A now-deleted post on Donald Trump’s Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with ‌Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.

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Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass

Pope Leo has celebrated his first Easter mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.

Long-delayed release of hate speech review thwarted

The results of a probe into hate speech protections for vulnerable communities due to be released by parliamentary order are being kept on the back burner.

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Newspaper apologises as takeaway-shop stunt resolved

A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Mullally becomes first female archbishop of Canterbury

Ex-nurse Sarah Mullally has been installed as the archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.

Rebirth, renewal: Iranian diaspora's wish for new year

Members of Australia's Iranian diaspora are hoping for renewal in their war-torn homeland as they bring in the new year.

Prayers, protesters at end-of-Ramadan celebrations

Australia's Muslim community has marked the end of Ramadan, but the prime minister's appearance at a major mosque was met with a cold response.

Anti-Semitism claims 'amplified' in Jewish lawsuits

Jewish and pro-Palestinian academics will once again go head-to-head in court as two lawsuits over allegedly anti-Semitic social media posts ramp up.

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