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Australias new national database aims to combat hate crimes, following the deadliest terror attack in the countrys history. The database, launched after the Bondi massacre, will initially focus on convictions but will expand to include charges. The attack has sparked debate, with some calling for a national royal commission, while the government prefers a faster review of intelligence and law enforcement. Public approval for the Prime Minister has dropped, and pollster Kos Samaras warns of potential voter alienation due to partisan fights over anti-Semitism and the attack. Despite this, Albanese has invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog for a visit, signaling ongoing commitment to combat hate.

Chilling footage from Melbourne shows a man leaping from a moving car, chased and brutally attacked by three assailants. Witnesses intervene, rescuing the injured man and calling for help. Police believe the attack was targeted and are seeking information on the suspects.

In a shocking turn of events, a man named Tyler Marshall Keppie and an unidentified woman were involved in a violent incident on Ainslie Avenue in Canberra. Keppie, a 22-year-old from Belconnen, faces charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm, intentional wounding, and forcible confinement after a man was stabbed and found bound and gagged in a unit. The woman remains at large, and police urge anyone with information to come forward.

Australian authorities crack down on hate speech, deporting a British man for displaying Nazi symbols and promoting anti-Semitic ideology on social media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announces new laws to cancel visas for those inciting hate, following the arrest of three men in Queensland and Sydney.

Canberras Jewish community, including David Hermolin, urges Albanese government to protect protest rights amidst calls for tougher hate speech laws following Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Protesters fear new measures could stifle rallies against Israels actions in Gaza. Prime Minister Albanese plans to strengthen hate speech laws, but voices like Hermolin and Ohad Kozminsky from the Jewish Council of Australia argue for a holistic approach that includes diverse Jewish views and safeguards peaceful protests. Both sides agree its possible to condemn the Bondi massacre and defend Palestinian rights without contradiction as the federal government refines its plans and states consider protest bans.

Australias leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, urge unity and reflection amidst national grief following a deadly anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach. Albanese praises courage and shared values, while Ley condemns hatred and extremism. Defence Minister Richard Marles thanks defence personnel and highlights a charitable initiative by the air force. Despite sorrow, resilience and unity are emphasized as paths forward.

A gas explosion at a Philadelphia nursing home leaves multiple injured, with rescue teams frantically searching for survivors amidst the rubble. The facility houses over fifty patients, aged fifty to ninety-five. Governor Shapiro confirms ongoing operations as investigators determine the cause of the blast.

Queensland unveils new koala protection strategy, focusing on habitat restoration, disease fighting, tracking, and community partnerships. A Koala Ministerial Advisory Council, led by Environment Minister Andrew Powell, will guide the plan. The government allocates $950,000 for the Coomera Pimpama Koala Population Stewardship Partnership, supporting Endeavour Veterinary Ecologys chlamydia treatment, koala monitoring, and rehabilitation efforts. Public consultation is open until March 15th, 2023.

Norwegian tourist assaulted and robbed at St Kilda Pier, phone thrown into water; police seek four suspects, including three men and a woman, in their early twenties, for the brutal attack.