Leader defiant after police power warning left unheeded
March 9, 2026 by AAP
A premier has accepted the buck stops with him after passing over internal advice that warned about excessive policing before he gave his state’s top officer extra power to restrict protests. Read more
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
March 9, 2026 by AAP
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba has been chosen by Iran’s Assembly of Experts to succeed his late father as supreme leader, in a sign that hardliners are still firmly in charge. Mojtaba Khamenei has close ties with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards but has never held a formal government role and opposes reforms and engagement with the West.
UK police arrest four men suspected of spying for Iran on Jewish community
British police have arrested four men suspected of spying for Iran following an investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish sites and individuals in London.
Library loses literary awards after ‘martyr’ blowback
A library has lost its role managing a state’s literary awards after an Indigenous writer was criticised for her comments about a slain Hamas leader.
Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star
Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star’s restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge. Read more
Hundreds of Aussies heading home from Middle East
March 4, 2026 by AAP
A Sydney-bound flight is on its way to Dubai, carrying fleeing Australians, as crisis teams are sent to the Middle East to provide extra consular support.
White supremacist extremism rising in Australia
March 4, 2026 by AAP
The increase in terror charges for white supremacy and neo-Nazi ideologues has spurred concerns that not enough is being done to combat the threat.
Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East
March 3, 2026 by AAP
Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran. Read more
Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids
A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal. Read more
Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise
March 2, 2026 by AAP
Australia is standing with everyday Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region. Read more
‘Dancing in the streets’: Iranian-Australians celebrate
March 1, 2026 by AAP
There’s a growing sense of hope among some Iranian-Australians after the United States and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran’s supreme leader.
Australian leaders back siege on ‘illegitimate’ Iran regime
Senior Australian government ministers have been called to a snap meeting after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, reportedly killing the Islamic regime’s leader.
Armed hate crime unit becomes permanent after Bondi
February 25, 2026 by AAP
A heavily-armed rapid response unit, deployed after the Bondi Beach terror attack to counter hate-driven violence, is now a permanent part of policing. Read more
MP’s populism threat warning as cops crack down on hate
February 25, 2026 by AAP
A Labor MP has warned Australia’s social cohesion is under threat from extreme right and left-wing ideologies, arguing for so-called progressive patriotism. Read more
‘Wildly Orwellian’: legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state’s new laws targeting antisemitism say they have been frozen out of discussions. Read more
Neo-Nazis ‘tapping into local anxieties’ to radicalise
February 18, 2026 by AAP
Anti-racism training for young children is among a series of policy responses being recommended to combat festering right-wing extremism. Read more
White nationalist jailed for hateful Australia Day rant
A neo-Nazi supporter who railed against Jews in a hate-filled Australia Day rally speech has been jailed for his offensive and abhorrent crime. Read more
Anthony calls on Jessica to capture second Gold
February 16, 2026 by AAP
Jakara Anthony had an Olympic great in her corner with Jessica Fox on hand to help the Australian skiing superstar get back on track after early disappointment. Read more
Bondi shooter speaks as ‘onerous conditions’ outlined
February 16, 2026 by AAP
The surviving gunman from the Bondi Beach terror attack has faced court for the first time on 15 murder charges, uttering his first public words.
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Tough police powers to target ‘hate-promoting’ protests
February 15, 2026 by AAP
Police will get the power to reject protest applications they believe could promote hate under planned state laws. Read more
Bondi massacre memories to endure in digital project
February 14, 2026 by AAP
The stories of those affected by the Bondi massacre are being shared in a new digital exhibition organised by one of Australia’s largest Jewish museums. Read more
‘A shame’: security fears hamper visit by Herzog
February 12, 2026 by AAP
Members of Australia’s Jewish community have been left feeling “very uncomfortable” by the Israeli president’s decision to cancel a visit to a place of worship amid security concerns. Read more
Albanese pushes Israeli president on aid worker’s death
The prime minister has raised the death in Gaza of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the visiting Israeli president during talks in Canberra. Read more
Bondi shooters went ‘dark to stay off the radar’: ASIO
February 11, 2026 by AAP
ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat. Read more
Israeli president trip defended ahead of Canberra visit
February 11, 2026 by AAP
Security has been tightened in the nation’s capital ahead of Isaac Herzog’s visit to Canberra on the third day of his contentious Australian trip. Read more
‘Very dark night’: protesters lament violent policing
February 10, 2026 by AAP
The use of force by police who beat and pepper-sprayed demonstrators protesting the Israeli president’s visit was proportionate, a state premier insists. Read more
Protesters charged, anger over ‘brutal’ police response
February 10, 2026 by AAP
Nine protesters face criminal charges, and the actions of police are under scrutiny after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president’s visit. Read more
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
February 9, 2026 by AAP
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel’s visiting president in one major city descended into chaos. Read more
Leaders urge peace during ‘contentious’ Israeli visit
Officials are pleading for calm when Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Australia to mourn the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Read more
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
February 8, 2026 by AAP
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia. Read more
