Berridale man charged with online death threat to federal MP

A 53-year-old from Berridale, NSW was charged for allegedly threatening to kill a federal MP. He posted the threat on social media in July.

Why it mattersIt shows federal police are actively targeting threats against MPs. They are enforcing national security laws against online intimidation.

AustraliaAustralians see the AFP's new National Security Investigations teams taking action against threats to federal parliamentarians.

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Mistaken-identity shootings kill two in Sydney as gangs recruit

Two people were shot dead in Sydney in suspected mistaken-identity killings within two days. Police say this is part of a pattern: as many as six such shootings since the start of last year.

Why it mattersThe shootings show how organised crime is bringing deadly violence to Sydney by exploiting young Australians to commit murders. Many of the victims are hit by mistake.

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Innocent man shot dead in mistaken gangland hit

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