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Melbourne's youth crime wave is being driven by Airtasker-style" deals where criminal networks pay teens to carry out violent acts across the city.

A crucial measure to fight anti-Semitism and hate crimes across the nation has been put into place, almost a year after the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders argued it was needed.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has issued a heartfelt plea to Australians in her Christmas message - asking them to do one thing in the wake of the horrific attack at Bondi Beach.

It's a small detail that not many would notice in the car park at Bondi this week, but it says everything about how seriously police are responding post-shooting.

A former prime minister has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Albanese over his response to the Bondi Beach terror attack.

NSW health authorities have issued another urgent update after a health alert for a highly infectious disease was issued for several prominent sites in Sydney.

A former federal MP who revealed she was battling cancer just a few months ago has died aged 59.

It's a small detail that not many would notice in the car park at Bondi this week, but it says everything about how seriously police are responding post-shooting.

A police minister's driver has admitted to driving nearly three times over the limit while behind the wheel of a ministerial car.

A major change is coming to a popular Aussie music festival as part of one government's trial of a drug harm reduction program.

The world's most watched New Year's Eve celebration will honour the victims of the Bondi shooting tragedy in a touching display on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

An elderly woman's claims that she was oblivious" to her daughter's dark web drug empire have been shot down in court.

A labour hire company and a farm operator have been fined after a worker lost fingers in a horrific onion grader accident during her first shift.

The families of two police officers injured in the Bondi Beach massacre have revealed major updates in their conditions - with one now emerging from his coma.

A former prime minister has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Albanese over his response to the Bondi Beach terror attack.

NSW health authorities have issued another urgent update after a health alert for a highly infectious disease was issued for several prominent sites in Sydney.

An unfair" detail in Australia's tax policy has exposed just how heavily skewed the tax system is towards one gender while leaving essential income support underfunded.

The family of a police officer shot twice while confronting one of the alleged Bondi gunmen have revealed a massive update.

Shock photographs reveal the devastating wreckage of a helicopter that nosedived into trees near Bankstown Airport, killing an experienced injuring his teenage student.

Five teenagers have been charged over an alleged weeks-long crime spree - with footage capturing the moment one was arrested hiding in a portaloo.

A teenager is lucky to be alive after falling down a 3m cliff face near a popular tourist spot.

A council in Sydney's southwest has moved to shut down an allegedly illegal prayer hall run by a censured preacher as the city reels from a terror attack in Bondi.

A university student accused of an underworld hit has been diagnosed with PTSD after the life-threatening incident", a court has been told.

The family of a police officer shot twice while confronting one of the alleged Bondi gunmen have revealed a massive update, after the wounded officer lost vision in one of his eyes.

One of the two men who died on a fatal day of violence got behind the wheel in an attempt to get help before causing a collision.

A love story that should have ended in happily ever after has ended in tragedy in Bondi as the heartbroken girlfriend of one victim shares their love story.

A mum-of-three who survived Bondi's shooting while shielding her four-year-old daughter has revealed the heart-wrenching words her little girl said after the attack.

There will be harsh new rules for politicians under the PM's proposed changes to IPEA guidelines, after his ministers became embroiled in an expenses scandal.

The decades-long mystery of a missing World War II RAAF crew has finally been solved, with their aircraft's wreckage found in rugged mountain terrain.

A council in Sydney's southwest has moved to shutdown an illegal prayer hall run by a censured preacher as the city reels from a terror attack in Bondi.

A missing piece" in Australia's counter-terrorism approach may have allowed the Bondi attacker to slip through the cracks.

Sajid Akram's long delays in obtaining a NSW gun licence were because the system was a shambles" and based on paper records, insiders have revealed.

Opponents of sweeping gun reform in NSW say they don't care if we spend Christmas in parliament" as threats of a separate constitutional challenge loom.

An Irish family has been left heartbroken after a young teacher unexpectedly died in Melbourne.

Police have charged a 49-year-old man with murder after a 71-year-old was found dead in a cabin at a popular Adelaide caravan park.

A devastating injury blow on the eve of the Ashes opener cost Sean Abbott any chance of a Test debut. But he hasn't given up on a shock call-up.

For years, teenage thugs have taunted their rivals by making them kiss their shoes. Now, chilling footage from a secret chat group has exposed a sick new ritual in Melbourne.

Sweeping reforms to gun laws and freedom of assembly have passed the lower house as the Greens and civil society groups mount a challenge.

A baby girl has arrived early to bring joy after a difficult week, with her politician parents saying her name represents hope.

Pro-Gaza protesters who took to Sydney streets after the Bondi terror attack have been heard yelling a chant the state government wants banned.

Alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram and his father allegedly threw homemade bombs into the crowd before opening fire, new court documents state.

For years, teenage thugs have taunted their rivals by making them kiss their shoes. Now, chilling footage from a secret chat group has exposed a sick new ritual in Melbourne.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram has been moved from hospital to prison under massive police guard, after being charged with 59 offences.

Police have released images of a man who allegedly used a hi-vis disguise to steal tens of thousands of dollars from a shopping centre in two alleged brazen raids.

In the wake of an unprecedented year, a world-first report revealed the scale of a deadly issue Australia is still way too comfortable with".

After leaving their Airbnb in Campsie - it took the Akrams less than two hours to completely change Sydney forever, court documents have revealed.

Several people have been injured after a car smashed into a hotel courtyard, striking a concrete pole before ploughing into patrons relaxing outside.

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is being taken to court, accused of overcharging thousands of customers by $2.5m.

A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged anti-Semitic graffiti spree lasting 10 months across Queensland's Sunshine Coast region.

The mother of accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram told police she believed he and his father were on a holiday together, court documents allege.