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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Death toll rises to 19 after gunmen attack Dagestan
Fifteen police officers and four civilians, including an Orthodox priest, have been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan.
Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO
Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.
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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Internet watchdog questions X’s free-speech credentials
Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.
Terror label leaves multicultural communities ‘on edge’
Police and intelligence agencies should consult with multicultural communities before labelling an incident an act of terror, a federal MP says.
Warnings kids are exposed to ‘extremist poison’ online
As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.
Terror police raids nab seven alleged teen extremists
Associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop at a church have been arrested in a series of raids involving hundreds of police officers.
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Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court
Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.
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Video takedown fight with Musk’s X lands in court
The eSafety Commissioner says X could have done more than just shield Australian users from a violent video, leading a court to order a far wider block.
X threatened with fines over graphic material
If social media site X doesn't remove graphic content relating to a stabbing, the online safety watchdog warned it would seek hundreds of thousands in fines.
Teen accused of church attack had knife-crime history
A knife attack at a western Sydney church has been deemed a terrorist act, granting NSW Police expanded powers to act without a warrant.
Court rejects push to monitor released terror plotter
A man whose ties with other convicted extremists forms part of his "identity" will not be subject to ongoing monitoring following his release from jail.
Corruption ‘beyond dispute’ at time of Croatian Six
NSW police had a culture of fabricating evidence at the time a group of men were convicted over an alleged terror plot, an inquiry has heard.
Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks
A coroner has begun six weeks of public hearings into the murder of 51 worshippers in 2019 at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.
Turkey strikes Kurdish targets after attack in Ankara
Turkey carried out air strikes in northern Iraq and destroyed 20 targets of outlawed Kurdish militant group after an attempted terrorist attack in Ankara.
Man admits terrorism offences, carrying rifle in Syria
A Queensland man has admitted being a foot soldier in efforts to overthrow the Syrian government but says he no longer holds extremist views, a court has heard.
Qld police shootings ‘touched soul of the nation’
Queensland parliament has heard tearful and heartfelt tributes for two police officers and a neighbour gunned down during a domestic terror attack in December.
Extreme Christian ideology incited police terror ambush
Australia experienced its first terror attack inspired by extremist Christian ideology in the deadly ambush of police and shootout in Queensland last year.
Mosque bombing kills 28 in Pakistan
At least 28 people are dead and scores more are wounded after a suicide bomber struck inside a mosque in northwestern Pakistan.
ISIS bride expat charged for Syria entry
Recently repatriated NSW woman Mariam Raad has been charged for allegedly willingly entering in Syria when it was controlled by terrorist group Islamic State.
Repatriated wife of IS fighter bailed
The former NSW police minister and federal opposition have attacked the Albanese government after a so-called ISIS bride was granted bail by a regional court.
Australia’s anger at Bali bombings event
A senior Australian minister has expressed distress and disappointment after vision of the Bali bombings was played at a commemorative event in Indonesia.
Bali marks 20 years since deadly bombings
Prayers for peace and the symbolic release of 20 birds are among events in Bali to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly 2002 bombings on the resort island.
A father’s farewell to daughters in Bali
Danny Hanley has travelled to Bali almost every year on the anniversary of the bombings which claimed the lives of his two daughters Renae and Simone.
Bali bombing victims mourned 20 years on
The nation is remembering the 202 people, including 88 Australians, killed in the Bali bombings two decades ago.
Queensland terror accused bailed to hospital
A Queensland man charged with preparing or planning a terrorist act in Queensland will go to hospital for mental health treatment after being released on bail.
Police scrutiny over US school shooting
The actions - or more notably, the inaction - of police has become the centre of the investigation into this week's shocking school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.