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Australia’s digital duty of care bill needs these three changes to tackle online child sexual exploitation

On September 10, the Australian Federal Police announced the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received 100,194 reports of online child sexual exploitation in 2025–26. That is about 275 a day – a 21% rise over the year before, and up from 36,600 four years ago.

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Missiles but no melons: Canberra hosts Japan minister

Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.

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Two undersea cables reportedly damaged off the coast of Perth following suspicious vessel activity — company CEO says faults happened ‘straight after each other and in close proximity'

Subco CEO Bevan Slattery said that the Australian Federal Police should determine what caused the shunt faults on two undersea cables, which happened in suspicious circumstances. They also noted that a vessel was passing over the area at the same time that the disruption happened.

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'Melongate' row rolls on as police urged to investigate

The prime minister has repeatedly dodged calls to apologise over comments made about a gift of melons from his Japanese counterpart.

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Testimony as a target: how witnesses at the antisemitism royal commission are being abused online

On December 14, 2025, 15 people were killed and dozens wounded in a terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. In the wake of the deadliest terror attack on Australian soil, the Albanese government established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in January 2026.

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Protester who climbed onto defence contractor roof 'morally motivated': magistrate

She scaled the building to 'send a message about peace', the court heard.

The Canberra Times

Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record

The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.

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EastEnders actor charged with importing £157m worth of meth into Australia

Police allege Hussen, along with couple from Australia, tried to import 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal

The Independent UK

Police investigate GetUp protest banner amid David Sharaz allegations

Footage of the incident has been referred to the Australian Federal Police.

The Canberra Times

Online criminals snaring the naive to do the dirty work

Police powers have not kept pace with the slippery methods used by organised crime groups who increasingly exploit criminal services offered for sale online.

AAP

Mystery as massive drug haul found hidden in machinery

The search is on for those responsible for concealing a shipment of illicit drugs inside a heavy-duty diesel generator after it was found at a major port.

AAP

QLD:Federal police probe over minister's enrolment claim

A state Olympics minister has been referred to the Australian Federal Police over potential electoral law breaches, deepening an integrity storm.

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Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe

A state government has plunged deeper into an integrity storm after an under-fire minister stood down over a federal electoral enrolment probe.

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One small country set the model for reintegrating ISIS families from Syria. Here’s what Australia can learn

After four women and nine children associated with Islamic State returned to Australia from Syria last week, the Australian Federal Police indicated some would be referred to community reintegration and countering violent extremism programs.

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ISIS families to return to Australia, with police waiting to make arrests

Four of the so-called “ISIS brides” and nine children are set to arrive in Australia from Syria imminently, with the Australian Federal Police ready to make arrests.

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‘Completely spooked’: Woman is told by police officer criminals have her bank card. Then the cops reveal the case never existed

"It was just absolutely insane."

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Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

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Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

A police constable has been charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material after a property was searched.

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Foreign interference can be hidden in plain sight. Here’s how countries use ‘sharp power’ in Australia

Last week, Australian authorities arrested a woman for foreign interference. The Chinese citizen and Canberra resident is just the third person ever charged under our foreign interference laws.

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Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner

Krissy Barrett has been appointed the first female commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw, who is retiring ahead of the end of his term.

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Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police

Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.

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Albanese government to lift ban on working with PwC Australia as police investigation continues

Exclusive: Finance minister to consider feedback from senators before making decision final

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What does Australian law have to say about sovereign citizens and ‘pseudolaw’?

Armed with obscure legal jargon and fringe interpretations of the law, “sovereign citizens” are continuing to test the limits of the Australian justice system’s patience and power.

The Independent UK

Man charged with endangering AirAsia X flight after multiple incidents on trip to Sydney

The man also allegedy assaulted a cabin crew member while being restrained on the flight

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Netflix’s four-part British miniseries ‘Adolescence’ is one of the most powerful pieces of TV you’re likely to see this year. The post TV Show “Adolescence” Has People Talking About The Hidden Meaning Of Emojis first appeared on Bored Panda.

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