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'Campaign complaints' target ABC's Middle East coverage

'Campaign complaints' target ABC's Middle East coverage

The national broadcaster is defending its reporting on conflict in the Middle East after a fierce critique from anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal.

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

'Really serious': YouTube slammed over Bondi video

YouTube allowed a video questioning aspects of the Bondi terror attack to remain online despite suggestions it violated the platform's policies.

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.

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'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

'Longstanding injustice' for half of Croatian Six

Doubts have been raised over the convictions of three of the 'Croatian Six' men accused of plotting to bomb buildings and pipes in a major Australian city.

Hate speech 'technically' easy to combat but X refuses

Hate speech 'technically' easy to combat but X refuses

Online hate speech can be dealt with, but X and the federal government are dragging their feet, the anti-Semitism royal commission has been told.

Trump policies blamed for online 'fermentation of hate'

Trump policies blamed for online 'fermentation of hate'

Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.

'Redeemed' IS rocket designer says he's not a danger

'Redeemed' IS rocket designer says he's not a danger

An electrician jailed for designing rockets for terrorists says he should be free to live unsupervised in a rural town after a lengthy deradicalisation journey.

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Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires

Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires

Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires

Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires

National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.

Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly

Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly

Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly

Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly

Anti-Semitic content is routinely allowed to remain on social media platforms, some of which remove less than a quarter of the posts, an expert says.

'Privilege, not a right': cops to curb who can own guns

'Privilege, not a right': cops to curb who can own guns

'Privilege, not a right': cops to curb who can own guns

'Privilege, not a right': cops to curb who can own guns

Strict conditions to possessing a firearm are being put in place to weed out any suspicious applicants, six months after the Bondi massacre.

Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing

Prominent Australian Jews have detailed how their involvement with a royal commission has led to online threats referencing gas chambers and firebombing.

Search for 'Scorpio' as political violence fears rise

Search for 'Scorpio' as political violence fears rise

Search for 'Scorpio' as political violence fears rise

Search for 'Scorpio' as political violence fears rise

Police are investigating more than 100 menacing letters from someone calling themself "Scorpio" as an expert warns of the rising risk of political violence.

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

More help for classrooms to stamp out anti-Semitism

Classrooms nationwide will gain access to resources to help combat racism and anti-Semitism as part of a program to boost social cohesion.

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month

Australian Jewish families have documented threats to their daughters from other children, leaving them scared to go to school or public places.

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Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.

Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she's bailed

A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.

'Incel posts, edgy jokes': teen cleared of terror plot

A teen has been found not guilty of plotting terror attacks on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton after the jury heard the boy had no clear ideology.

'Legal limit': minister can't stop return of ISIS bride

The last remaining "ISIS bride" stranded in Syria is expected to return home to Australia after a ban on her entering the country was lifted.

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Terror threat warning not up to scratch: ASIO boss

Australia's top spy has warned the current scale for assessing the threat of terrorism does not tell the whole story amid fraying social tensions.

Australian in Iran behind Jewish attacks on home soil

An Australian living in Iran and an ex-resident now in Iraq orchestrated firebombings of Jewish targets on home soil, the nation's spy chief has revealed.

Alleged 'ISIS bride' wishes for peaceful life if bailed

An "ISIS bride", charged with slavery offences, has indicated her willingness to accept any bail restrictions so she can return to her family in the community.

Teen either 'troubled kid' or terror plotter, jury told

A teenager's motive when experimenting with homemade explosives was a key issue in deciding if he was preparing for a terrorist attack, a jury has heard.

Photographer silent over Bondi victim theft charges

A photographer at a Jewish event that became the scene of a deadly mass shooting has faced court after allegedly stealing from one of the victims.

Alleged ISIS bride's bail bid delayed amid report query

A woman accused of joining Islamic State and keeping a teenage girl as a slave will remain in custody as prosecutors try to obtain more material.

Accused ISIS bride to stay behind bars after bail loss

A woman who returned to Australia from Syria after marrying a then-Islamic State fighter has remained expressionless in court after losing her bail application.

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