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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed internationally for stopping last year's Bondi Beach mass shooting, has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and intimidating his father in a domestic matter that contrasts sharply with his public heroism.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly rejected calls from far-right One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for Australia to adopt a monocultural society, characterising such policies as divisive and historically inaccurate.
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A British actress known for EastEnders appearances has been charged in Sydney over her alleged role in a A$296 million methamphetamine conspiracy, marking a dramatic fall from her entertainment career.