Bondi terror attack took place amid global spike in foiled IS-inspired plots, researchers find

Australian counterterrorism experts observe December shooting came amid years of messaging from terror group urging followers to act ‘on their own initiative’

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Social cohesion has lost its feelgood vibe. What will it take to offer a fair go for all?

The phrase should evoke optimism, positive expectations about the future, trust and belonging. That seems almost out of reach in a chaotic world

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Naveed Akram’s family members could be killed if their identities aren’t suppressed, court told

Lawyer acting for alleged Bondi beach terror attack shooter says 24-year-old’s mother and siblings have received death threats since 14 December antisemitic shootings

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‘Cannot wait until December’: Dennis Richardson calls for urgency over Bondi attack failures after quitting inquiry

Former spy chief says recommendations regarding intelligence agencies shouldn’t wait for royal commission’s final report

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Former spy chief quits royal commission into antisemitism and Bondi attack

Just a fortnight after its opening hearing, Dennis Richardson has resigned without any explanation

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Alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram seeks order suppressing identities of family members

Lawyer for 24-year-old asks for identifying details of mother and siblings to be kept secret for their ‘mental and physical safety’

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Jordanian arrested for visa offences after alleged Bondi attackers visited his coffee shop during Philippines stay

Military used in arrest of Mohammad Odeh Saleh, owner of business allegedly visited by the Akrams before Australia’s deadliest terror attack

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No charges laid as police return art posters of Trump and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms to Canberra venue

Criminal proceedings will not follow as posters ‘satisfied certain aspects’ of the hate symbol legislation but not others

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Full details of Bondi attack won’t be heard by royal commission, inquiry head says at first public hearing

Virginia Bell says scope of inquiry will be reduced to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings

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Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail

Lawyer tells court there is ‘real doubt’ whether police gave lawful move-on direction during rally against Israeli president that ended in violent clashes

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