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.
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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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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.
Chief monk faces court over child sex abuse at temple
A chief incumbent monk has been charged with 13 sex offences allegedly perpetrated against three children he met at a Melbourne temple more than 20 years ago.
Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe
A former councillor and property developer being examined by a corruption probe have launched a colourful defence, insisting nothing inappropriate happened.
Sisters fight darkness after Orthodox principal’s abuse
Melbourne sisters Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich have spoken of overcoming darkness after sexual abuse by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer.
Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law
Anti-discrimination laws are being amended in NSW to stem the rising tide of religious vilification being reported by faith groups.
Hillsong abuse response ‘mischaracterised as cover-up’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.
Labor coy on role of anti-corruption body in PwC saga
The federal government is under pressure to refer consultancy firm PwC to the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, which begins operations on July 1.
Peter Hollingworth to no longer officiate as a priest
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth says he will no longer officiate as an Anglican priest despite a church board deeming him fit for ministry.
People’s priest Father Bob made world ‘a better place’
Father Bob Maguire has been mourned at a state funeral, with close friends and family remembering his social justice work and sense of humour.