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Sydney man to face Court as police hunt third suspect in failed US to Australia gun-smuggling plot

A search of the property allegedly uncovered pepper spray and electronic devices, now undergoing forensic analysis.

Australian teen accused of making alleged hoax shooting calls in the US

Swatting involves making false reports to emergency services to provoke a large-scale police or emergency response and is considered a serious criminal offence.

National Day of Mourning to honour lives lost in Bondi antisemitic terror attack

The National Day of Mourning in January will allow families further time to lay their loved ones to rest and for communities still recovering to come together in remembrance and resolve.

“Factories of hate”: New NSW laws allow councils to shut down illegal premises hosting hate preachers

The measures applied consistently across NSW, ensuring councils had meaningful tools when existing compliance notices were ignored.

Australia tightens International student integrity checks, puts India, Nepal and Bangladesh into highest risk countries

Experts say the latest changes may lead to closer scrutiny of applications from India, but also stress that genuine students still have pathways to study in Australia.

Albanese bows to pressure, announces royal commission on antisemitism and Bondi terror after national outrage

The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.

Who’s going to the ballot box this year? Here’s the election state of play

While Labor is still competitive in the polls, Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s ratings are dismal, with a recent Redbridge poll and Newspoll both giving her a net approval below -40.

Taxi driver accused of allegedly driving at officers as two charged over airport incidents

A 27-year-old Sydney man appeared before Parramatta Local Court on 28 December 2025, accused of driving his taxi at officers during an attempted arrest at the airport a day earlier.

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

According to Reserve Bank of Australia, average interest rates on credit cards at the end of October were up to 20.99% a year.

Renowned Indian-origin mathematician Prof. Nalini Joshi to lead Sydney’s $35m quantum security centre

Beyond her research, Prof. Joshi is widely recognised for her commitment to equity in science. Her Laureate Fellowship included a strong focus on attracting and retaining women in STEM

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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