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Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence

Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence

Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence

Ailing pope to broadcast Sunday prayer from residence

Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after hospital tests ruled out lung complications resulting from a case of flu.

Jewish, Islamic schools get cash to bolster security

Jewish, Islamic schools get cash to bolster security

Jewish, Islamic schools get cash to bolster security

Jewish, Islamic schools get cash to bolster security

The Victorian government will spend $8 million to help combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia across the state's Jewish and Islamic communities.

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Rival jumping castle business in anti-Jewish crossfire

Rival jumping castle business in anti-Jewish crossfire

A senior Jewish leader wants a national education program on the "oldest hatred" as a misfiring public pile-on hit an innocent inflatables company.

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.

Big fines on the books for religious vilification

Big fines on the books for religious vilification

The state's anti-discrimination act has been amended to make it unlawful to abusively disparage any person or group in speech or writing over their religion.

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Evangelical minister jailed for child sex abuse

Evangelical minister jailed for child sex abuse

Evangelical minister jailed for child sex abuse

Evangelical minister jailed for child sex abuse

A former evangelical church minister has been jailed for up to three years and eight months for sexually abusing a boy twice, including while at a youth camp.

Religious school backtracks on same-sex formal ban

Religious school backtracks on same-sex formal ban

Religious school backtracks on same-sex formal ban

Religious school backtracks on same-sex formal ban

Sydney girls' school St Ursula's College has removed a ban on same-sex couples at its year 12 formal after a petition garnered nationwide attention.

High Court challenge for Catholic Church in abuse case

High Court challenge for Catholic Church in abuse case

High Court challenge for Catholic Church in abuse case

High Court challenge for Catholic Church in abuse case

The Catholic Church has filed paperwork for a High Court challenge over Victorian rulings that secondary victims of child sexual abuse can sue for damages.

Vatican's bishop sex abuse report handed to WA police

Vatican's bishop sex abuse report handed to WA police

Vatican's bishop sex abuse report handed to WA police

Vatican's bishop sex abuse report handed to WA police

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has provided West Australian police with a damning report into allegations of sexual abuse and grooming.

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Scott Morrison's memoir to reveal influence of faith

Readers will get a deep insight into Scott Morrison's faith and how it influenced his prime ministership when his book is released in 2024.

Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state

Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state

Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state

Bullied Jewish students win apology, $400k from state

Victoria must apologise and pay more than $400,000 to students who experienced anti-Semitic bullying and harassment at a state school, a judge has ordered.

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples

A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.

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Mountain to reopen after 'Jesus saves' vandalism attack

Queensland's culturally significant Mt Beerwah will reopen to visitors despite further public meddling following a "callous" vandalism attack.

Catholic Church challenges family's child abuse claims

The Catholic Church is seeking to challenge a Victorian court's ruling that opens it to liability for damages claims brought by family of alleged abuse victims.

Concerns over new religious vilification laws

New laws preventing religious vilification in NSW are too narrowly focused and could stifle debate on topics like gay conversion therapy, critics say.

Religious vilification bill passes NSW parliament

A bill to prohibit religious vilification has passed NSW Parliament, stamping out certain public acts targeting a person's religious belief.

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Dual names proposed for famous NSW cultural landmarks

Iconic significant sites in and around the northern NSW tourist mecca of Byron Bay could be given Aboriginal names, following a community consultation process.

Sisters fight darkness after Orthodox principal's abuse

Melbourne sisters Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich have spoken of overcoming darkness after sexual abuse by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer.

Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law

Anti-discrimination laws are being amended in NSW to stem the rising tide of religious vilification being reported by faith groups.

Dying pedophile priest admits abusing 72nd victim

Pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale has appeared remotely in court, in ailing health from a prison hospital, charged with his 72nd child abuse offence.

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

A court has rejected a Catholic archbishop's attempt to reduce a nearly $2 million damages payout to an altar boy who was sexually abused by a priest.

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