Victoria Park Council swiftly removed 'hateful' graffiti in Welshpool. Mayor Karen Vernon condemns the act, reaffirming the town's commitment to inclusion and diversity. Report urgent issues directly to council.
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
Canberra residents are divided over the annual Summernats festival, with calls for its permanent relocation. Meanwhile, global tensions rise over Trump's Venezuela invasion and local hate crimes are scrutinised.
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Authorities vow to prosecute offenders under tough new laws. Read the latest.
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Newcastle police are investigating white nationalist flyers dropped in letterboxes. MP Tim Crakanthorp condemns the act, urging residents to report. Full details.
Dr Dvir Abramovich argues a Royal Commission into antisemitism is a crucial step to rebuild trust and address hate, but warns it's not a cure-all. Read his powerful call for action.
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
ACT Jewish community calls for clearer, more enforceable hate speech laws as Attorney-General Tara Cheyne declines to commit to banning specific protest chants. A new national database reveals the territory's enforcement challenges.
The federal government accelerates a national hate crime database following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Learn about the new measures and community safety plans.
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
Members of Canberra's Jewish community call on the Albanese government to safeguard the right to protest while drafting new hate speech laws in response to the Bondi Beach attack. Read their concerns.
Western Australia's elite Water Police detail the biggest dangers on our waters this season and issue a crucial safety warning to all boat users. Stay safe on the water.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through sweeping firearm reforms and bans on terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The legislation faces political opposition.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and announces new laws banning hate symbols. A national day of reflection is planned.
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
The WA government announces plans to increase penalties for hate crimes and introduce new offences, responding to community calls for stronger action against prejudice-driven violence.
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
PM Anthony Albanese reveals a major legislative package targeting hate speech, online extremism, and social division. Learn the key changes and their impact.
PM Albanese announces anti-hate laws after Bondi Beach massacre, but Jewish leaders say action comes 801 days too late. Read the full analysis.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new criminal offences for hate speech and visa cancellations in response to the Bondi terrorist attack and rising anti-Semitism.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby insists religious tension is lower in WA than eastern states after a man was charged for displaying a Nazi symbol. Read the latest.
A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.