Latest news bulletin | December 17th – Evening
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Australian Associated PressSecond man sought as another held over synagogue attack
A man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue will spend another night behind bars as police vow to find those behind a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.
- Australian Associated Press
Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title
The Hobart Hurricanes are just one win away from securing a maiden Big Bash League title, seven years after their last appearance in the decider.
- Australian Associated Press
NDIS provider fined $1.9m over 'terrible' choking death
An NDIS provider will pay a million-dollar fine for multiple failures that led to an at-risk man dying after choking on a toasted sandwich.
- Australian Associated Press
Jarome Luai to share Tigers captaincy with Api Koroisau
Four-time premiership-winning playmaker Jarome Luai has been appointed co-captain of Wests Tigers ahead of his first season at the NRL club.
- Australian Associated Press
'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree
Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.
- Australian Associated Press
ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support
An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told.
- Australian Associated Press
Swiatek continues one-sided procession to Open semis
Red-hot Iga Swiatek will take on American Madison Keys in an Australian Open semi-final after powering into the last four at Melbourne Park.
- Australian Associated Press
Gilmore, Florence opt out of fulltime WSL campaigns
Australia's eight-time surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore has made a late call not to return to the WSL Championship Tour this year.
- Australian Associated Press
Tonga's king appoints new prime minister
'Aisake Eke has been appointed as Tonga's new prime minister, a month after he was selected by MPs to be the Pacific Island nation's next leader.
- Australian Associated Press
Welsford wins again in cycling Tour despite crash
Australian cycling star Sam Welsford has won his second-straight stage in the Tour Down Under despite a crash early in the Barossa Valley stage.
- Australian Associated Press
Taiwan says undersea cables to Matsu Islands cut
Taiwan says vital undersea cables close to China's coast have been disconnected, affecting internet services to the islands where around 14,000 people live.
- Australian Associated Press
Gang shooting victim 'tracked with iPhone', judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
- Australian Associated Press
Prince Harry's war with Murdoch papers back in court
Prince Harry's battle with Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids is due to get underway in a London court after last-minute settlement discussions between the sides.
- Australian Associated Press
'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney
Determined to cross paths with Australia's Tim Tszyu, former world champion Keith Thurman starts his comeback by fighting Brock Jarvis in Sydney.
- Australian Associated Press
Search for 13 missing after deadly Indonesia landslide
At least 17 people are dead and 13 are missing after flash flooding that triggered a landslide in Central Java.
- Australian Associated Press
Legal push chugs along as unions pull brake in rail row
Government is pushing ahead with a bid to terminate industrial action on a major rail network despite key unions withdrawing disruptive actions.
- Australian Associated Press
Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held one-on-one talks for the first time with newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Australian Associated Press
Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open
Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.
- Australian Associated Press
US PGA has created tour within the tour: Jason Day
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day says the US PGA has effectively created a tour within the tour by introducing eight Signature Events.
- Australian Associated Press
Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight
Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.