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Grief-stricken city caught in media crosshairs

THE forgotten victims in moments of violent tragedy are the communities affected by the unwanted - but inevitable - media...

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28th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

Grafton became the centre of global media attention over the weekend after the revelation that Christchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant grew up in the city.

Massacre victim ‘hid under dead bodies’

One man shot in Brenton Tarrant’s attack on a Christchurch mosque has recalled his horrific experiences while waiting for...

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24th Aug. 2020 4:08 PM

Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant is seen during his sentencing hearing at Christchurch High Court on Monday. Picture: John Kirk-Anderson - Pool/Getty Images

Unspeakable act of terrorism could spark change

'This horrific event showed us that we’ve got to deal with fear, we’ve got to deal with ignorance and we’ve got to deal...

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14th March 2020 9:03 AM

The large turnout at a community prayer vigil at the Christ Church Cathedral last year.

Accused NZ shooter’s chilling question

After allegedly carrying out the most horrific shooting in New Zealand’s history, the accused shooter peppered police with...

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09th Sept. 2019 1:09 PM

Brenton Tarrant, the man charged in relation to the Christchurch massacre, repeated asked police, ‘How many did I kill?’ after his arrest. Picture: Mark Mitchell/AFP

Fraser Anning's Mackay supporters laugh at Holocaust joke

Controversial Senator denies condoning violence as his Dawson candidate warns of looming 'civil war'.

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11th May 2019 6:05 AM

LEADING THE CRUSADE: Rural View resident Carl Barnes wore a shirt depicting Senator Fraser Anning on horseback dressed as a Crusader holding an Australian flag, to the political meeting in Mackay.

Christchurch massacre death toll rises

Another victim has died from his injuries after being wounded in the terrorist attack in Christchurch, raising the death...

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03rd May 2019 7:05 AM

Christchurch terror attack death toll rises as another victim dies from his injuries

Extremist opens fire in synagogue after Aussie inspiration

AN EXTREMIST has opened fire at a Jewish synagogue, killing and injuring those present - including a young girl.

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28th April 2019 9:04 AM

Jewish community members read prayers during the traditional burning of chametz, or leavened foods, in Los Angeles.

NZ massacre video ‘not gruesome enough’ to flag

The livestream of accused Christchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant’s attack in a mosque was not “gruesome enough” for Facebook...

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11th April 2019 12:04 PM

Facebook was just one of many social media platforms to review its cyber security measures following the shootings. Picture: AP Photo/Richard Drew

NZ aftermath reminds us to reach out in time of need

When bad things happen, the best plan is often to counter them with good actions.

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04th April 2019 12:04 PM

At difficult times we must demonstrate our compassion, connection and strength of community.

Crusaders to ditch ‘offensive’ name

It’s the most famous club name in world rugby but the Crusaders are set to change their iconic brand in the wake of the...

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03rd April 2019 4:04 PM

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