PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre
The nation is attempting to heal a week after 15 people were shot dead at Bondi, as calls for a royal commission into the attack grow.
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US, Russian officials meet for more Ukraine talks
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At least 16 files disappear from Jeffrey Epstein docs
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Late night ‘woopsie’ teaches Toucan a Syd-Hob lesson
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Venezuela condemns US oil tanker seizure as ‘piracy’
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Unfinished business drives Comanche in Syd-Hob rivalry
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Kyrgios given Brisbane wildcard in grand slam pointer
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Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids
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Umbrellas or BBQs: Christmas weather gifts mixed bag
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Review slammed amid calls for major probe into massacre
An inquiry into security agencies following the Bondi massacre is not good enough when a federal royal commission is needed, the opposition says.
Aussie teen weaves a silver thread for World Cup medal
Indra Brown, aged just 15, has shown her capacity to podium at next year's Winter Olympics with another eye-catching medal on the World Cup circuit.
Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes
States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.
Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback
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Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners
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‘Point to prove’ as Doolittle torches JackJumpers
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Kings cool McVeigh, Taipans to continue NBL surge
The Sydney Kings have shared the love as they put cellar dwellers Cairns to the sword and notched the eighth win from their last 10 NBL games.
Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on
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‘Baz’ McCullum concedes England’s prep didn’t work
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Ukraine peace talks productive, US envoy says
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For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner
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‘Proud Jew’: victim lauded as Bondi tributes preserved
Political leaders are reassuring a shattered Jewish community that Australia is their home as a young victim of the Bondi massacre is remembered.
Royal commission off table as PM says sorry for Bondi
Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff calls for a national royal commission into the Bondi massacre while apologising to the Jewish community.
Top-10 for Aussie Quayle as Schaper wins Mauritius Open
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US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela: officials
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Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank
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