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New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

As the scale and speed of violent extremist and terrorist threat grows, the federal government has released a new plan to address the changing environment.

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

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Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Release of Bali bombers 'reopens old wounds and scars'

Paul Vanni lost six of his best mates in the devastating Bali bombing attacks and the repatriation of two people involved to Malaysia has reopened old wounds.

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack

Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.

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Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Grief and unity remembered as siege anniversary nears

Display boards have been erected in Martin Place to mark the 10-year anniversary of a deadly siege that prompted a mass outpouring of community grief.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Freed terrorist Benbrika could stay under watchful eyes

Notorious Australian terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika has been exposed to close surveillance ever since his release, and the government hopes to keep it that way.

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Concern at jail writings of accused teen terror plotter

Police have raided the jail cell of a teen accused of plotting terror attacks after prison staff found notes he made about attacks as he applied for bail.

Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.

Firearm jail time for man acquitted of plotting terror

Firearm jail time for man acquitted of plotting terror

Firearm jail time for man acquitted of plotting terror

Firearm jail time for man acquitted of plotting terror

A man jailed for gun offences is immediately eligible to apply for parole because has been in custody since his arrest in 2021 over an alleged terror plot.

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Money laundering crackdown looms in federal overhaul

Professions such as accountants and lawyers could soon face regulations to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Fourteen people investigated for terror symbol displays

Police are investigating the display of terrorist iconography and whether rhetoric about killed terrorists crossed the threshold into inciting violence.

Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks

Fears of flow on attacks after Hamas' assault on Israel haven't been realised with Australia's spy chief saying no terror plots were linked to the war in Gaza.

War in Gaza didn't directly spark domestic terror: ASIO

Conflict in the Middle East did not directly inspire any major terror-related incidents in Australia in the 2024 financial year, an intelligence report says.

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Engineer cleared of terror plot 'likely autistic'

A former Defence employee who was acquitted of a terror plot had manufactured weapons out of intellectual curiosity, an Adelaide court has been told.

Terrorist smiles over sentence for Islamic State pledge

A Melbourne man convicted of pledging allegiance to Islamic State has smiled as he was jailed for preparing for a terrorist act.

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Turkish authorities have charged a Melbourne woman with terrorism related offence, citing her links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK in Australia.

High Court dismisses appeal to return Aust IS families

The High Court has dismissed a bid to compel the government to repatriate Australian women and children of Islamic State militants stuck in Syria.

Money laundering 'gatekeepers' to face new crackdown

Businesses at risk of being used as a front for money laundering or terrorism financing will soon have stricter regulations imposed on them.

Convicted terrorist gets fresh chance after past breach

A convicted terrorist who threatened to cut a police officer's head off and kill a magistrate will be given another opportunity to mix with the public.

More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.

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