The knife attack on an ultra-orthodox bishop, and another priest in western Sydney has been declared a "terrorist act". Police Commissioner Karen Webb says she determined the incident was terrorism after reviewing all the information.

A teenager is in police custody over the attack, which injured three others who tried to restrain the assailant. Hundreds of church supporters pelted police with rocks and other projectiles for several hours following the attack, injuring officers and damaging a number of police cars. Faith New South Wales CEO Murray Norman says the events that have unfolded are "shocking" and multi-faith communities are eager to work "arm in arm" with the Police Commissioner and Premier. 

Guest: Murray Norman, Faith New South Wales CEO

Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist incident'

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A Sumatran orangutan was seen self-medicating, smearing chewed-up leaves onto an open sore on its face. 

Researchers say it's the first known example of a wild animal using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. So how did it learn this behaviour?

Guest: Belinda Smith, ABC science reporter

An orangutan spotted self-medicating - Science with Belinda Smith

There were nearly 9000 incidents of aggression recorded at these centres across the country between 2022 and 2023. The worst of those incidents saw a 55-year-old Centrelink worker sustain severe injuries after she was stabbed in Melbourne's north last May.

Now, the Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten has announced more than 300-million dollars in major security funding boost. 

Guest:Bill Shorten is the Minister for Government Services

Major security funding boost for Services Australia

National Cabinet brought Premiers and Chief Ministers around the table earlier this week, to discuss ways of tackling Family and Domestic Violence 

South Australia is one of the states that's already been looking at ways to protect women against gender-based violence. So, can some of those measures be expanded nationally?

Guest: Kyam Maher, South Australia's Attorney-General

SA to introduce laws to protect domestic violence survivors

Domestic violence has dominated the headlines this week. But we've also seen the face of Ninette Simons - a 73 year old woman bashed in her home in Perth during a violent home invasion, allegedly by a former immigration detainee released after last year's High Court decision.

The Prime Minister this morning has said the man should not have been released on bail - and he's rebuked the Community Safety Board for taking the man's ankle bracelet off - is that an admission of fault on the government's behalf?

Political Editor for news.com.au Samantha Maiden and ABC Political lead and host of Insiders on ABC TV David Speers join RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Guest: David Speers, Samantha Maiden

DV funding and ex-immigration detainee bungle - Politics with David Speers and Samantha Maiden

In football, after the most watched season ever, the A-League Women's competition ends with tomorrow's grand final. In rugby league, it only got worse for South Sydney last night, losing the game to Penrith, and more players to injury.

In the AFL, the Collingwood-Carlton rivalry began in 1892 and it will continue with a bang at the MCG tonight.

Sports commentator and RN Breakfast legend, Warwick Hadfield brings the latest news from the world of sport.

Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist incident'

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