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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern vows to change New Zealand's gun laws

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has vowed to change the nation's gun laws after confirming the 'primary perpetrator' in Christchurch's terror attack used five weapons.

  • by Sarah McPhee

Brenton Tarrant received gun licence in 2017

Brenton Tarrant received gun licence in 2017

The alleged Christchurch gunman, Australian Brenton Tarrant, received a gun licence in November 2017 and had been training in NZ for some time.

  • by Marissa Calligeros

'Darkest day': Death toll in Christchurch rises as one man is set to face court

'Darkest day': Death toll in Christchurch rises as one man is set to face court

An Australian man is at the centre of two massacres at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 49 people, with one of the shootings live-streamed on the internet.

  • by Jewel Topsfield

The Sydney electorates facing the biggest fall in house prices

Sydney falling house prices in marginal seats

Sydney's marginal seats are facing house price falls of almost 15 per cent, turning the housing market into a major election issue.

  • by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw

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From local gym trainer to mosque shooting: Alleged killer's Grafton upbringing

From local gym trainer to mosque shooting: Alleged killer's Grafton upbringing

Brenton Tarrant, who was allegedly involved in an attack that left 40 dead in Christchurch, grew up in the Grafton area before leaving for New Zealand in 2011. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan and Laura Chung
Broken white men and the racist media that fuels their terrorism

Broken white men and the racist media that fuels their terrorism

The massacres at two New Zealand mosques points to the greatest concerns of terrorism experts: the biggest threat in West is right-wing, racist extremism.

  • by C.J. Werleman
'Disgusting': Morrison slams Senator's comments on Christchurch massacre

'Disgusting': Morrison slams Senator's comments on Christchurch massacre

PM has led a swift and strong repudiation of the Queensland Senator who linked Muslim immigration to the terror attack.

  • by Latika Bourke
US President Donald Trump issued his first veto on Friday local time, overriding a vote by congress to terminate his declaration of a national emergency on the border with Mexico.

'Dangerous and reckless': Trump issues first veto of presidency

Donald Trump has vetoed a resolution blocking border wall funding, a day after 12 Republicans voted to cancel his declaration of an emergency.

  • by Matthew Knott
Radio host Alan Jones.

Is Alan Jones about to go to war with his stablemate Ray Hadley?

The latest conspiracy theory about the future of Sydney radio king Alan Jones poses a threat to his stablemate Ray Hadley

  • by Andrew Hornery
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

PM confirms Australian taken into custody after 'vicious, murderous' terrorist attack

An Australian citizen has been detained as the key suspect in a deadly terrorist assault Mr Morrison has condemned as a "vicious, murderous attack" on people of faith.

  • by Bevan Shields

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Caltex boss swaps Point Piper townhouse for Double Bay waterfront

Caltex boss swaps Point Piper townhouse for Double Bay waterfront

Months after splashing $9m for a slice of the water, Steve Gregg is selling the property he bought six years ago from Gayle Rivkin, the widow of stockbroker Rene.

  • by Lucy Macken
'We wanted to make the house great:' An inner west labour of love

'We wanted to make the house great:' An inner west labour of love

When finance industry worker Amynta Wilson bought her Annandale house in 2013, it was typically dark. Not so now; it's a showcase for a great renovation.

  • by Sue Williams
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Wil Wagner from the Smith St Band  says he is not 'hiding from anything'.

Smith Street Band cancel national tour, frontman further addresses abuse claims

"I am embarrassed that everyone has now seen me at my absolute worst," Wil Wagner wrote in a Facebook post.

  • by Robert Moran
Felicite Tomlinson, the younger sister of One Direction's Louis, died after a suspected heart attack.

Louis Tomlinson's sister Felicite, 18, dies after cardiac arrest

The aspiring fashion designer and social media influencer died at her flat in west London, Scotland Yard confirmed.

  • by Alex Green

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Dustin Martin stars on the cover of Executive Style magazine.

How Dustin Martin beat the blues with meditation and yoga

The AFL star reveals how he overcame depression and found the power within.

  • by Jane Rocca
How YouTubers are influencing your child's snacking habits.

How YouTubers are influencing your kids' snacking habits

Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy snacks? Their favourite YouTuber might be to blame.

  • by Suzi Catchpole

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Sam Burgess

Big plays from Burgess help give Bennett early taste of glory, glory

While Sam Burgess was great for Souths during their 26-16 win, a bloodied Latrell Mitchell did his best to continue the rivalry between the historic clubs.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Israel Folau of the Waratahs (left) is tackled by Joe Powell of the Brumbies.

Misfiring Waratahs rolled by Brumbies in Canberra

The NSW Waratahs have come away from Canberra all but empty-handed after falling to the Brumbies 19-13 in a tight and error-riddled contest.

  • by Tom Decent

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