48 m. ago Teen dies after shooting in Melbourne’s inner north near closed police station

A police officer tried to save a youth who suffered life-threatening head injuries in a drive-by-shooting meters from Fitzroy Police Station just after midnight.

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22 h. ago ‘Utter darkness’ of antisemitism must be examined, says Melbourne archbishop

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission.

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26 h. ago Search resumes for missing snorkeller off Perth’s north coast

Police were notified that two snorkellers went swimming at Ledge Point, but only one made it back. 

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27 h. ago Khawaja was dropped eight times. He explains how he kept coming back

In a wide-ranging interview, Khawaja also revealed coach Andrew McDonald wanted him to keep going until the 2027 tour of India.

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34 h. ago Jewish groups warned police about ‘hate preachers’ multiple times before Bondi massacre

It can also be revealed that antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal warned changes to racial incitement laws were “utterly unworkable”.

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45 h. ago Fatalities reported as fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations

Police said more than 100 people were in the building in the luxury resort town, which is popular with tourists.

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48 h. ago Heightened security leads to 38 arrests as Sydney NYE crowd numbers dip

Sydney was mostly on its best behaviour, but police still had their hands full on New Year’s Eve, including a man allegedly carrying a shisha pipe resembling a gun in Dover Heights.

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49 h. ago Tussle in the tunnel: Roar threatens legal action against former coach

The legal threat came after a fiery New Year’s Eve clash between the Roar and Mariners boiled over, leaving former coach Warren Moon fuming at his old club.

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50 h. ago WA Police kept busy with more than 100 arrests on New Year’s Eve

A WA Police Force spokesperson said visible deployments and specialist teams ensured quick responses to emerging issues.

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50 h. ago ‘Laughable’: Moscow’s claim of drone attack on Putin residence slapped down

US national security officials have found that Ukraine did not target Putin or his Novgorod home, a conclusion backed up by a CIA assessment.

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51 h. ago Tussle in the tunnel: Police step in after Roar coach sees red

Police were called to the tunnel as a fiery New Year’s Eve clash between the Roar and Mariners boiled over, leaving former coach Warren Moon fuming at his old club.

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55 h. ago Man missing in ocean, woman found dead at Sydney’s eastern beaches

Hundreds of onlookers were stunned as swimmers and police frantically attempted to save one man, hours after a woman’s body was discovered at a neighbouring beach.

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59 h. ago The honeymoon period is over: What’s in store in WA politics in 2026

With the election settled, the start of 2026 looks very different to 2025 and each party faces unique challenges as we move into the guts of the Parliamentary term.

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62 h. ago New Year’s Eve as it happened: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Look back on our live coverage as Sydney celebrated New Year’s Eve and welcomed 2026 amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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63 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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63 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: The countdown is on as midnight fireworks loom

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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66 h. ago Brisbane revellers brace for rain amid boosted police presence for NYE

A smattering of rain dusted crowds securing their prime viewing spot ahead of Brisbane’s drone and fireworks shows.

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66 h. ago Brisbane revellers brave the rain amid boosted police presence for NYE

A smattering of rain dusted crowds securing their prime viewing spot ahead of Brisbane’s drone and fireworks shows.

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69 h. ago Police search Sydney waters for missing teenager after fatal boat capsize

A teenage boy is missing from waters near Sydney's northern beaches after a boat capsize left one man dead and another injured.

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2 d. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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