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Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court

Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court

A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

Custody for man who allegedly kept IS beheading videos

A man accused of possessing "horrific" Islamic State beheadings on his phone has failed to argue exceptional circumstances for a magistrate to grant him bail.

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

Children's trauma centre to open after Bondi massacre

An institute has been established to help children recover from traumatic events after a massacre at Bondi Beach and a nearby mass stabbing the previous year.

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'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

'Horrific': man's bail bid after alleged terror videos

Despite "horrific" Islamic State beheading clips allegedly being found on his phone, a man says police lack evidence that he supports terror groups.

US marks 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks

US marks 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks

Memorial events have been taking place across the United States to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks in which nearly 3000 people died

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain.

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.

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'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

Prime Minister John Howard was in the United States when terrorists attacked on September 11, 2001, which would change the course of his prime ministership.

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

Risk too 'real' for alleged 'ISIS bride' to be released

A judge says there is a low but real risk a so-called "ISIS bride" still holds extremist beliefs despite claims that the birth of her daughter changed her.

Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

Opera House, marathon bomb targets for teen terrorist

A teen has testified about being exposed to extremist material on TikTok before planning a mass-casualty terrorist attack reminiscent of the 2013 Boston bombing

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

'Strong' reason behind 'ISIS bride' rejection of group

An alleged "ISIS bride" seeking bail says the birth of her daughter has realigned her beliefs and support for the terror group which she now rejects.

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Government policy aimed at tackling anti-Semitism will have no impact without community leadership, the probe called after the Bondi Beach massacre has heard.

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Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

Buyback could leave gun owners thousands out of pocket

Farmers are concerned they will be left thousands out of pocket when they surrender their guns under the scheme.

Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks

Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.

Judge slams 'imprecise' anti-Semitism definition

A judge has attacked a widely adopted definition of anti-Semitism as not fit for purpose, suggesting it would tar more than three quarters of Australians.

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Address social media to counter anti-Semitism: inquiry

Academics from a leading institution have shared suggestions for the most effective interventions against anti-Semitism with a royal commission.

Another state shoots down funding national gun buyback

Another state has rejected the national gun buyback, saying it won’t divert money from core services and cost‑of‑living pressures to a federal scheme.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

A community leader has defended vigils held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the charities regulator pushed for greater enforcement powers.

Reverberations from overseas conflicts drive extremism

Conflicts in the Middle East are fuelling an increase in extremist material being accessed in Australia and the need for more widespread deradicalisation.

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