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'Whack-a-mole' warning for curbing online extremism

'Whack-a-mole' warning for curbing online extremism

Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Dirty cash flow into Australia risks global reputation

Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminal groups exploit Australia's extensive trade relations to mask illicit financial transactions, regulators warn.

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

'Barbaric': terrorist renounces Islamic State in court

A Melbourne man who planned to die by police shooting in an act of terrorism says he has renounced Islamic State, which he previously pledged his allegiance to.

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Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure

Probe of Dutton overseeing terror case document failure

A former judge has launched a preliminary inquiry into the Home Affairs Department not disclosing a key court document while Peter Dutton was minister.

Police probe whether toxic web 'radicalised' stab teen

Police probe whether toxic web 'radicalised' stab teen

A teen accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney is yet to be charged, as police question whether he was radicalised by toxic online content.

Online violence, ideology spurred alleged teen stabber

Online violence, ideology spurred alleged teen stabber

A 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a Sydney University student is yet to be charged, as revelations emerge he faced court in 2023 over a separate incident.

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Alleged threat to PM's family by terror plot accused

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears while revealing the manifesto of a teen terror suspect allegedly included threats towards his family.

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Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.

Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links

Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links

Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links

Teen released on strict probation after terrorism links

A teen will be subject to a strict probation order after being charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation and spending 251 days in custody.

Jailed terrorist 'one of society's most vulnerable'

Jailed terrorist 'one of society's most vulnerable'

Jailed terrorist 'one of society's most vulnerable'

Jailed terrorist 'one of society's most vulnerable'

A tetraplegic terror offender who planned attacks on corrective services officers has been labelled one of society's most vulnerable members by his lawyer.

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Phone taps to be used against alleged teen terrorists

Four teenagers hit with terrorism offences after the stabbing of a bishop at a Sydney church will need to wait to receive a full brief of evidence from police.

Push for transparent national hate-crime database

Push for transparent national hate-crime database

Push for transparent national hate-crime database

Push for transparent national hate-crime database

A push is underway for an independent, national database to track hate-motivated crime data and keep pace with the risks and threats extremists pose.

Church rioters 'underestimated' detectives, police say

Church rioters 'underestimated' detectives, police say

Church rioters 'underestimated' detectives, police say

Church rioters 'underestimated' detectives, police say

A teenage boy is the latest to be charged over a riot outside a Sydney church where a bishop was stabbed as police vow to hunt down all remaining suspects.

Thousands of images on accused church stabber's phone

Thousands of images on accused church stabber's phone

Thousands of images on accused church stabber's phone

Thousands of images on accused church stabber's phone

Thousands of images and videos on the phone of a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a bishop during a sermon are the focus of a police investigation.

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High Court overturns foreign fighter's sentence cut

A man who admitted fighting with rebel groups in Syria will serve his original prison term after the High Court reversed a decision to reduce his sentence.

Peter Dutton referred to national security watchdog

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may be investigated by the national security watchdog after a judge referred him over the detainment of Abdul Nacer Benbrika.

Substation terror plot accused found not guilty

A Supreme Court jury has found a man not guilty of a terrorism charge related to an alleged plot to destroy an Adelaide Hills electrical substation.

Online searches prove tourism not terrorism, trial told

A man on trial over an alleged terror plot had an indefensible interest in racist and extremist material, but that did not prove he was guilty, his lawyer says.

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Terror plot accused 'relentless, obsessive', jury told

Extremist material possessed by a man accused of a terror plot is inconsistent with his claim he is a live-and-let-live libertarian, a court has been told.

Potential IS rise shows need for terror laws: spy chief

The peak human rights body has raised concern about anti-terror laws being too broad but Australia's intelligence agency insists they're needed to curb threats.

eSafety Commissioner threatened over X takedown notice

Australia's internet cop has contacted the NSW and federal police after receiving threats and abuse and becoming concerned for the safety of her family.

Accused jihadi to stand trial for terrorism offences

An alleged Australian terrorist will go on trial although, the Melbourne Magistrates Court has been told, he does not recognise the criminal justice system.

AFP detective doubted reports of terror accused's death

The detective who led an investigation into alleged terrorist Neil Prakash said he doubted reports the Australian had been killed overseas.

Accused terrorist was 'enticed by inflammatory sermon'

Notorious alleged terrorist Neil Prakash changed from a peaceful convert after being influenced by an inflammatory brand of Islam, a magistrate has heard.

Musk 'not trying to win anything' fighting internet cop

Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.

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