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Accused Hanukkah Car Firebomber Declares His Innocence
Richmond man John Argento was charged with six counts of arson and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Jan. 6.
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Flood-Ravaged North-West Queensland Receives $38 Million Funding Lifeline
Farmers, airports and isolated communities set to benefit from expanded disaster assistance.
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Comedy Trio ‘Sooshi Mango’ Calls for Crime Crackdown After Becoming Latest Victims
The trio argue tougher penalties and stricter laws are essential to deter theft and repeat offenders.
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Queensland Police Staffer Charged for Online Posts Praising Bondi Terror Attacks
The 50-year-old man faced court and is being investigated for hate crimes.
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Fears After 12-Metre-Wide Sinkhole Emerges Near Major Tunnel Project
The sinkhole is near tunnel-boring machines working on the $26 billion North East Link.
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Cost of Australia’s National Gun Buyback Scheme Still Being Calculated: Treasurer
‘The policy is not concluded yet, but a lot of work’s gone into it, and when we have more to say about it, we’ll say that publicly,' said Jim Chalmers.
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Over 20 Top Labor Party Figures Join Push for Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
The former MPs join a growing list of Australians pushing for a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.
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Djokovic Pulls Out of Adelaide Tournament Ahead of Australian Open
The world No.4 tennis player said he wanted to focus his bid for an 11th Australian Open title.
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Alleged Bondi Terrorist Moved to Supermax Prison
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder.
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‘All Kinds of Opinions, But We Are Happy’: Venezuelans Reflect on End of Maduro’s Rule
In Australia’s capital cities, hundreds gathered to celebrate Nicolas Maduro’s removal, and to also protest it.
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Treasurer Says 100,000 Families to Benefit as 3-Day Childcare Guarantee Kicks In
The new changes ease the eligibility to receive 3 days of guaranteed childcare per week.
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Major Data Breaches Put Hundreds of Thousands of New Zealanders At Risk
In two separate incidents, hackers have broken into the database of a healthcare portal and a large media-run community site and demanded a ransom.
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‘Extremely Challenging’: Liberal Star to Quit Politics
Sam Groth said too much pressure on his family was the main reason for the former tennis pro’s exit from politics.
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Police to Carry Long-Arms at Ashes Cricket Test After Bondi Attack
‘People may not be used to seeing police carrying rifles at sport events, but our objective is to help the public feel safe,’ the NSW Police Commissioner said.
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Former Christian Lobby Chief Calls for Immigration Changes Rather Than Bondi Symbolism
Former ACL chief Martyn Illes says News Years Eve commemorations for the Bondi terror victims were mere symbolism.
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Retiring Muslim Australian Cricketer Speaks Out Against Islamophobia, ‘Right-Wing’ Politicians
The veteran opener says anti-migrant and Islamophobic rhetoric pushed him to speak out beyond cricket.
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Israel Offers to Train Australian Police After Bondi Terror Attack
Israel has rebuked the Australian government, saying the country must take ‘decisive and concrete action’ after the Bondi mass shooting.
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Australian Catholic Leader Calls for Broader Anti-Semitism Inquiry
The head of Australia’s Catholic bishops has backed the Richardson Review but warns a deeper national examination of anti-Semitism is needed.
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‘National Crisis’: Business Leaders Back Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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Accused Hanukkah Car Firebomber Declares His Innocence
Richmond man John Argento was charged with six counts of arson and appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Jan. 6.
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Flood-Ravaged North-West Queensland Receives $38 Million Funding Lifeline
Farmers, airports and isolated communities set to benefit from expanded disaster assistance.
|
Comedy Trio ‘Sooshi Mango’ Calls for Crime Crackdown After Becoming Latest Victims
The trio argue tougher penalties and stricter laws are essential to deter theft and repeat offenders.
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Queensland Police Staffer Charged for Online Posts Praising Bondi Terror Attacks
The 50-year-old man faced court and is being investigated for hate crimes.
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Fears After 12-Metre-Wide Sinkhole Emerges Near Major Tunnel Project
The sinkhole is near tunnel-boring machines working on the $26 billion North East Link.
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Cost of Australia’s National Gun Buyback Scheme Still Being Calculated: Treasurer
‘The policy is not concluded yet, but a lot of work’s gone into it, and when we have more to say about it, we’ll say that publicly,' said Jim Chalmers.
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Over 20 Top Labor Party Figures Join Push for Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
The former MPs join a growing list of Australians pushing for a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack that claimed 15 lives.
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Djokovic Pulls Out of Adelaide Tournament Ahead of Australian Open
The world No.4 tennis player said he wanted to focus his bid for an 11th Australian Open title.
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Alleged Bondi Terrorist Moved to Supermax Prison
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder.
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‘All Kinds of Opinions, But We Are Happy’: Venezuelans Reflect on End of Maduro’s Rule
In Australia’s capital cities, hundreds gathered to celebrate Nicolas Maduro’s removal, and to also protest it.
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Treasurer Says 100,000 Families to Benefit as 3-Day Childcare Guarantee Kicks In
The new changes ease the eligibility to receive 3 days of guaranteed childcare per week.
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Major Data Breaches Put Hundreds of Thousands of New Zealanders At Risk
In two separate incidents, hackers have broken into the database of a healthcare portal and a large media-run community site and demanded a ransom.
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‘Extremely Challenging’: Liberal Star to Quit Politics
Sam Groth said too much pressure on his family was the main reason for the former tennis pro’s exit from politics.
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Police to Carry Long-Arms at Ashes Cricket Test After Bondi Attack
‘People may not be used to seeing police carrying rifles at sport events, but our objective is to help the public feel safe,’ the NSW Police Commissioner said.
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Former Christian Lobby Chief Calls for Immigration Changes Rather Than Bondi Symbolism
Former ACL chief Martyn Illes says News Years Eve commemorations for the Bondi terror victims were mere symbolism.
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Retiring Muslim Australian Cricketer Speaks Out Against Islamophobia, ‘Right-Wing’ Politicians
The veteran opener says anti-migrant and Islamophobic rhetoric pushed him to speak out beyond cricket.
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Israel Offers to Train Australian Police After Bondi Terror Attack
Israel has rebuked the Australian government, saying the country must take ‘decisive and concrete action’ after the Bondi mass shooting.
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Australian Catholic Leader Calls for Broader Anti-Semitism Inquiry
The head of Australia’s Catholic bishops has backed the Richardson Review but warns a deeper national examination of anti-Semitism is needed.
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‘National Crisis’: Business Leaders Back Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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