Pressure on to expedite hate speech enforcement changes
Jewish leaders want the prosecution of hate speech prioritised and a crackdown on extremism, racial vilification and those who harm social cohesion.
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‘Very sticky’: summer heatwave to give way to storms
Inland Australians are tipped to swelter through another day of 40C heat as tropical humidity in the nation's north draws storms south.
Knife in Easter Show death was a ‘security blanket’
A teen gang member jailed for using a knife to kill an Easter Show ride attendant carried the weapon to reduce his anxiety after being stabbed three times.
Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp
An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.
Mokbel ‘sorry saga’ drags on as retrial left in limbo
Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005.
‘Sheer terror’: 44 years for strangling new partner
A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body.
Ex-TV star must shadow Jewish leader over Nazi gesture
A magistrate has condemned those who target Australia's Jewish community while sentencing a former Neighbours actor for performing a Nazi gesture.
Premier red-faced as husband busted drink-driving
An emotional state premier has declared she's "deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed" after her husband was busted drink-driving.
‘Truth is out’: relief over gruesome murder acquittal
A woman accused of killing a 72-year-old man and mutilating his body with a box cutter has spoken out after being found not guilty of his murder.
‘Unconscionable’: major bank’s record fine bumped up
ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers and thousands of customers.
Coroner urges ban on ‘ineffective’ spit hoods
Spit hoods are ineffective in protecting against transmissible diseases and should be banned in prisons and hospitals, a coroner says.
‘Cowardice’: man jailed over ex-partner’s fatal bashing
A man so fixated on getting his ex-partner back that his verbal and physical abuse escalated to her brutal bashing death has been jailed for over two decades.
Raw emotions as lifeguards pay tribute at Bondi Beach
A red and yellow front has formed on Bondi Beach in the aftermath of a terror attack with lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers paying tribute to those killed.
Wearing the ‘many hats’ of a remote health worker
In a remote community of 150 people health workers wear 'many hats' but one of the clinic's four staff wouldn't have it any other way.
Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes
Australians are already on the move due to climate change, with one state the number one choice for those seeking relief from heat, floods and fires.
National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre
A major memorial to honour the 15 people killed at Bondi will follow a day of public mourning as governments promise a once-in-a-generation gun crackdown.
Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus
A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.
Early warnings not heeded in deadly triple-zero outage
A host of mistakes were made during an Optus triple-zero outage linked to two deaths, including a failure to escalate initial concerns up the chain.
Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail
A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.
Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight
A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
Woodside boss quits to become BP’s first female chief
The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.
‘Cruel’ family murder: taekwondo master jailed for life
A martial arts teacher who lied about Olympic glory deserved no other sentence than life without parole for slaying a child and his parents, a judge says.
Man under police guard after minivan crash kills four
Multiple teenagers are being treated for critical injuries after a minivan crashed into a tree in country Victoria, killing four adults and injuring others.
Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months
An embattled casino operator is on the hunt for a new boss, just weeks after regulators signed off on a rescue package from an American gambling giant.
Diabetic driver’s bid for silence in five-death inquest
A man previously charged over a crash that killed five people has legally challenged being called as a witness in an inquest into their deaths.
Meal kit services sued over alleged subscription traps
The competition watchdog has taken meal delivery services HelloFresh and Youfoodz to court for misleading consumers with subscriptions.
Business chief urges action on racism, anti-Semitism
The outgoing chair of one of the world's biggest commercial explosives makers has pointed to the Bondi massacre as an example of the need to "contain" racism.
‘He went down fighting’: heartbroken families mourn
Armed with just a brick, Reuven Morrison bravely ran at the Bondi gunmen and paid with his life, leaving his family with "a gaping, heaving wound of sorrow".
Driver could be freed in 15 months after girl’s death
A 25-year-old driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a little girl after she was thrown metres into the air.
Plea for spending cuts as banks tip interest rate hikes
Half of Australia's big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates at its next meeting as inflation is pushed outside the target zone.
Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder
The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.