House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Religion and Belief
CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder
CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.
Rioters convicted over ‘unacceptable’ church attack
A magistrate has condemned the actions of rioters congregating outside a church after a bishop's stabbing as three charged over the incident appeared in court.
Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears
A mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who would go on to kill her should be jailed to send a message to the community, a court has been told.
No jail for ‘morally repugnant’ rioter who punched cop
A man who attended violent riots after a church bishop's stabbing and was pepper sprayed after punching a police officer will not spend any more time in prison.
Greens deputy says Muslim voters ‘long ignored’
The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.
Church rioter’s sentencing delayed due to new charges
The first sentence against a participant of an angry mob riled up by a bishop's stabbing has been delayed as the rioter faces new domestic violence allegations.
‘Tears of joy’ after four Israel hostages freed in Gaza
An Australian Jewish advocacy body says the freeing of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is "a beautiful thing", despite mass Palestinian casualties.
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.
Hillsong agrees to settle assault lawsuit with woman
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after being indecently assaulted eight years ago is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Woman sues Hillsong Church over indecent assault
A woman who was indecently assaulted while she was a member of Hillsong Church is seeking damages from the mega-church for psychiatric injury.
Hillsong Church to resolve woman’s assault lawsuit
A woman who was suing Hillsong Church after she was indecently assaulted is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the embattled mega-church.
Disability, mental health check for accused terror teen
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Terrorism-accused boy has mental health history: lawyer
A teenager charged with a terrorism offence over a stabbing at a church has a "long history of behaviour" consistent with mental health issues, his lawyer says.
X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content
Elon Musk's social media platform says it will fight an Australian regulator over an order to take down posts after a church bishop was stabbed in Sydney.
Teen charged with terrorism over church stabbing
A 16-year-old has boy has been charged with a terrorism offence after a bishop was allegedly stabbed during a sermon at a Sydney church.
Teenage boy to face bedside hearing on terrorism charge
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the alleged stabbing of a bishop at a Sydney church.
Teenage boy faces bedside hearing on terrorism charge
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.
Church leader, churchgoers stabbed during service
Police have pushed back an angry mob outside a church in Sydney's west after a bishop and three parishioners were stabbed during a service.
Cult leader granted bail on child grooming charges
A self-professed prophet accused of grooming a young girl for years will face constant supervision including wearing an ankle bracelet once released on bail.
Ballarat prays for missing mother’s safe return
The Ballarat community is praying for Samantha Murphy's safe return seven days into the search for the missing 51-year-old mother.
Victim slams sentence for ex-senator’s cop son
A man wrongfully imprisoned due to a false statement by the son of ex-NSW premier Kristina Keneally has criticised a decision to spare the police officer jail.
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technology (general)
AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT
The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.
Boxing Day bargain hunt after flat period for retailers
Deeper discounts could greet Boxing Day shoppers as retailers look to boost flatter sales ahead of Christmas from interest rate hikes and economic uncertainty.
Church leaders call for hope and love at Christmas
Australians have been urged to look at Christmas as a time for hope in the midst of natural disasters, international conflicts and economic challenges.
Flights set to rescue Australians from war-torn Israel
The situation for Australians trapped in Gaza is worsening as hundreds of citizens prepare to board repatriation flights out of Israel.
Former premier’s cop son anxious about his treatment
Ex-premier Kristina Keneally's police officer son says statements that led to a man's arrest were an error rather than an attempt to mislead the justice system.
Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator
A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.
Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser’s family
The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temples
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at two Melbourne temples almost 30 years ago.
Hillsong founder brands failed case a ‘targeted attack’
Brian Houston has been cleared of concealing his father's child abuse in a case the Hillsong founder says would not have been brought against someone else.