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.
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.
Two young sisters are fighting for life following a serious multi-vehicle collision at a busy Sunshine Coast intersection. Seven people were injured in the incident.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
WA Police are investigating shocking anti-Semitic graffiti in Spearwood. Authorities vow to prosecute offenders under tough new laws. Read the latest.
A man has died after a fierce fire tore through a Wollongong unit. An off-duty firefighter tried to help but was forced back by flames. Police treat the blaze as suspicious.
A man in his 40s has died in a Berkeley unit fire, with police declaring a crime scene. Fire investigators and an accelerant detection dog are probing the suspicious blaze. Read the latest details.
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 58-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic five-hour police siege on a Warrawong street. Tactical units and negotiators were deployed to the scene.
A rediscovered 1912 book, 'The Ideal Western Australia', reveals the ambitious social blueprint for the state. Explore the untold history of WA's planned future.
A 17-year-old girl faces ACT court over the alleged assault of a man found bound, gagged, and stabbed in a Reid unit just before Christmas. Police detail the dramatic arrest.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing on Lygon Street, Carlton, on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating the targeted attack and seeking witnesses.
Newcastle police are investigating white nationalist flyers dropped in letterboxes. MP Tim Crakanthorp condemns the act, urging residents to report. Full details.
Townsville sees a dramatic 40% fall in property crime victims, credited to a targeted police operation. Discover how Operation Uniform North is making the community safer.
The AFL Integrity Unit is aware of allegations involving West Coast Eagles forward Tyler Brockman in a reported street fight. The league has not confirmed if an investigation is underway.
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.
A man has been arrested following the alleged stabbing death of a 35-year-old in Laramba on Boxing Day. Police investigations continue as Major Crime detectives join the case.
More than 30 people were arrested across Perth on a sweltering Christmas Day for offences including assault, burglary, and driving crimes. Discover the full details of the festive police blitz.
A man in his 70s is being treated for injuries after a fire broke out in his Garbutt unit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Read the latest 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.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zac McRae at a Western Sydney bus interchange. Another teen was injured in the incident. Read the latest details.
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.
Two women were injured after jumping from a balcony to escape a suspicious fire in a Sydney unit block. Police have established a crime scene as investigations begin.
Townsville Public Health Unit warns residents about dangerous bacteria in festive foods. Learn how to protect your family from Listeria and Salmonella this holiday season.
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.