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Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi

Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi

Australia has dropped to its worst ranking on a terrorism index following the deadly Bondi massacre as Western nations recorded an increase in deaths in 2025.

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Laws introduced following the Bondi terror attack are being expanded to ensure symbols of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and an extremist group are banned.

Bondi shooter's family 'fearful' after death threats

Bondi shooter's family 'fearful' after death threats

Bondi shooter's family 'fearful' after death threats

Bondi shooter's family 'fearful' after death threats

The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a court has heard.

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Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

Terrorism watchdog cool to political heat over religion

The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.

Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue

Gunman shot dead after crashing truck into US synagogue

An armed man has been shot dead after ramming his truck into a Michigan synagogue in what investigators said was a targeted attack on the Jewish community.

Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry

Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry

Grieving families of those killed in the Bondi terror attack are dismayed by a respected official's sudden exit from the royal commission into anti-Semitism.

Iran group's terror listing backed after firebombings

Iran group's terror listing backed after firebombings

A committee has endorsed listing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a state sponsor of terrorism over its role in anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.

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Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect.

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

Bondi terror attack impersonator’s hateful tirade

At the site of a terror attack, a young man with a violent history faked a shooting, bringing children to tears. He has now explained his "stupidity".

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Minority groups call for protection under terror laws

Terrorism laws should be applied equally but are instead unfairly used against certain races and religions, the national security watchdog has been told.

Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family's names

Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family's names

Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family's names

Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family's names

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has said his mother, sister and brother's mental and physical safety are at risk, necessitating their identities being shielded.

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded

Not enough focus has been placed on community safety in expert advice about controversial laws that followed the Bondi terror attack, a premier says.

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

Boy charged over child abuse and extremist material

A 15-year-old has been charged with terrorism and child exploitation offences, months after his arrest for alleged torture and indecent treatment.

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Australia's ban on Islamist group 'comes at a cost'

Outlawing a radical Islamist group pushing "appalling" ideologies does nothing to address the issue of extremist beliefs held by members, experts say.

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Online outrage identified as a core national challenge

Australia’s social cohesion is under strain, with online outrage, falling trust and rising political violence posing growing security risks, a report warns.

Neo-Nazis charged with terrorism offences on the rise

The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.

'So-called children': Liberals' attack over IS brides

The coalition has hardened its stance on Australian families linked to Islamic state, labelling children in a Syrian refugee camp "ISIS sympathisers".

'White supremacist' accused of mass terror attack plot

Police have charged a man allegedly motivated by racist ideology who was planning a terrorist attack targeting public buildings and mosques.

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Armed police to patrol landmarks, places of worship

The sight of heavily armed police will be a permanent reality for tourists at landmarks like the Sydney Opera House after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Bondi gunman family jail visit stopped for fruit knife

The family of Naveed Akram has been stopped from visiting the Bondi Beach gunman in prison after police found "suspected contraband" in their parked car.

Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride

Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.

Prison flagged for those who help 'ISIS bride' cohort

Aid groups have hit out at plans by the coalition to jail people found to have helped a cohort of women and children linked to the Islamic State to return home.

Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort

The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.

'Tragic': concerns over children with IS-linked group

Concerns are being raised whether children who are part of an IS-linked group of Australian women have been radicalised while overseas.

New Year's Eve traffic stop leads to terror offences

A man's mobile phones seized by traffic police on New Year's Eve has led to his arrest again for extremist violent material allegedly stored on them.

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