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Holiday Warning After Hoard of Stolen E-bikes Uncovered
Police has urged people to lock up their battery vehicles during the holidays to remove temptation for thieves.
NSW’s New Protest Laws Face Uncertain Future
Civil liberties groups said the laws were draconian and infringed on the right to assembly, flagging their intention to launch a legal challenge.
NSW Passes ‘Toughest’ Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
The new laws restrict the maximum number of firearms a person can own, limit magazine capacity, and impose an Australian citizenship requirement.
Keeping Teens in School Longer Reduced Child Harm, Study Finds
A major South Australian education reform led to sharp falls in child maltreatment reports and emergency hospital visits, according to new research.
Australian PM to Launch Largest Gun Buyback Scheme in 30 Years after Bondi Terror Attack
The move comes as the Labor government faces pressure over its response to the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.
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