Australia

Bondi gunman assessed as 'no threat of violence'

Police officers enter a tent at the scene of the shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Photo: Reuters

Bondi gunman assessed as 'no threat of violence'

One of the Bondi Beach gunmen was assessed several years ago by Australia's domestic spy agency, who found there was "no threat of him engaging in violence".

Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the scene of the attack at Bondi Beach in...

Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

Tighter rules around gun ownership could be rapidly rolled out in Australia after a licensed firearm user and his son killed at least 15 people in a terrorist attack.

Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run

A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what Queensland police say was a deliberate hit-and-run.

Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

A man in civilian clothing jumps on the shooter before disarming him. Photo: Screenshot/Supplied

Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved lives.

'Act of pure evil': Child among victims of Bondi massacre

Belongings left behind by people are gathered at the beach near the scene of a shooting during a...

'Act of pure evil': Child among victims of Bondi massacre

Leaders from the Jewish and broader community have broken down after 15 people, including a child, were shot dead by father-and-son terrorists at Sydney's world-famous Bondi Beach.

Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is accused of killing the elderly couple. Photo: Facebook

Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.

Watch: Terror at 4500m as skydiver dangles

Terror at 4500 metres as skydiver snared by own chute

An Australian skydiving company has committed to improved safety measures after a terrifying incident which left a man dangling from the tail of a light aircraft 4500 metres in the air.

Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

Australian social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16,...

Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live

Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in

Millions of Australian teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force.

Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

Toyah Cordingley's body was found by her father half-buried in sand dunes. Photo: Supplied /...

Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

After fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley on an isolated beach in far-north Queensland, former nurse Rajwinder Singh ran away "like a gutless coward".

Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

Charges were laid after Israeli influencer Max Veifer shared footage of his video conversation...

Former nurse denies threatening to hurt Israeli patients

A former nurse will be tried for allegedly threatening violence towards Israeli patients after a video of an inflammatory rant from an Australian hospital went viral.

Firefighter killed; searing heat raises danger levels

A firefighter killed while battling a fierce bushfire is being hailed for his courage as fire season ramps up with more hot and dry weather forecast.

Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation

Former Australian deputy PM Barnaby Joyce. Photo: Getty Images

Former Aussie deputy PM defects to One Nation

Maverick Australian MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.

Wind change heightens fire risk as homes lost in NSW

Fire crews are concerned a wind change, lightning strikes and thunderstorms will add further challenges after a devastating day of blazes in New South Wales.

Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Severe heatwave conditions are fuelling the risk of bushfires in New South Wales. File photo

Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia

Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.

Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Pauline Hanson's revival as a political force is likely more driven by local factors including...

Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen 30 years ago when she first entered politics.

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed

Dodgy darts might be twice as prevalent in Australia as legal ones, as excessive excise rates fuel the black market for smuggled cigarettes.

NZ-born truck driver jailed over serious injury school bus crash

Students in Victoria who were seriously injured when a truck crashed into the back of their school bus can finally move on now the driver has been jailed, a principal says.

'Journalist' charged over satanic child sex abuse material

Police allege Landon Germanotta-Mills played a leading role in the child sex abuse material ring....

'Journalist' charged over satanic child sex abuse material

A self-described independent news site editor is one of four Australians charged over alleged involvement in a satanic child sex abuse material ring.

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