Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says
Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.
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Hundreds seized in first month of e-bike crackdown
Almost 1000 fines have been handed out by police in the first month of a statewide crackdown on super-powered e-bikes and people riding while drunk.
Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case
A Labor politician in the Top End has vowed to fight allegations he assaulted an official, amid growing calls for the federal MP to step aside.
Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education
Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.
Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears
Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.
Jewish public servants fearful of ‘outing’ themselves
The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.
‘Shocked’: baby search resumes after tragic discovery
Rough seas and high winds are hampering the search for a two-month-old baby after the bodies of a woman and a toddler were retrieved from the ocean.
Family take legal action after death in custody
The family of a man who died in custody after being restrained by police is seeking answers and launching legal action over a decision that no charges be laid.
Man charged, cops probed after bystander shot in arrest
Ethical standards are investigating two police shootings in one state after a bystander was caught in the crossfire during an attempted arrest.
Two people shot by police after knives incident
Two people have been shot and injured by police after reports of a man armed with knives.
Officer shot, man found dead after stand-off
A 45-year-old man has been found dead in a garden shed after shooting at police officers called to a property on a domestic violence matter.
Stand-off after police officer shot at property
Police are engaging with a man after an officer was shot while responding to an incident at a property.
Reward doubled in decades‑old murder cold case
Detectives have doubled a reward and launched new forensic tests as they renew efforts to solve a brutal stabbing that has remained unsolved for decades.
‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
Jewish leaders want taxpayers to fund security needs
Pressure is building on state and federal governments to step up their funding for Jewish security as an inquiry investigating anti-Semitism continues.
Anti-Semitic incident data problematic, police concede
A senior officer acknowledges a police incident database makes it difficult to provide a clear picture of the magnitude of anti-Semitism in the community.
‘Security levy’: Jewish parents face extra schools cost
Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.
‘Nobody cares about us’: death at police hands probed
After her son was killed by police following a decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and addiction, a mother wants his inquest to be a positive experience.
Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire
Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid
A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Methanol victims’ families brace for poor legal outcome
The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.
Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths
A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.
Fatal e-scooter crash as state crackdown ramps up
A deadly e-scooter crash has left a man dead and another seriously injured, as Queensland Police crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
‘Paid enormous price’: Olympics minister cleared
Queensland's Olympics minister has returned to his cabinet post after Australian Federal Police closed an investigation into his electoral enrolment.
School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings
Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.
‘Bastions of free speech’ grapple with protest tensions
University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.
Man accused of assigning attacks on venues faces court
A young man accused of running an "empire" from home has faced court on multiple charges following a string of targeted attacks on popular hospitality venues.
Translator ‘lost work’ after reporting anti-Semitism
As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest.
UK police not looking for more suspects in ex-MP murder
Police probing the alleged murder of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe say they were not seeking anyone else after arresting a 28-year-old man.