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Parliament recalled early for hate speech and gun law crackdown

Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.

Islamophobia Spikes 740% After Bondi Attack

Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia reports a 740% surge in anti-Muslim incidents following the Bondi terror attack, urging national solidarity and understanding.

Australian killed fighting with Ukrainian forces

An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.

Australian Writers Recall Their Youthful Drinking Regrets

Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.

Top 10 Australian Films to Watch in 2026

Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.

Top 10 Australian Films of 2025 Revealed

Critic Luke Buckmaster unveils his 10 best Australian films of 2025, featuring Nicolas Cage, a shark thriller, and a porridge documentary. Discover where to watch them.

Australia's sweltering summer Christmas traditions

As Australia faces a 'hot Christmas', explore how summer celebrations, from prawns to beach cricket, define the festive season down under. Discover the unique blend of tradition and climate.

Scrapping non-crime hate incidents sparks safety fears

Journalist Sharan Dhaliwal warns that plans to scrap police recording of non-crime hate incidents will embolden racists and trolls, putting minorities at greater risk. Read her powerful personal account.

Care leavers get free prescriptions, police scrap hate logs

Young people leaving care in England to receive free prescriptions and dental care until 25. Police chiefs plan to abolish 'non-crime hate incident' recordings in a major policy shift. Read the latest UK political updates.

Police chiefs call to scrap non-crime hate incidents

Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.

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