ACT Jewish community calls for clearer, more enforceable hate speech laws as Attorney-General Tara Cheyne declines to commit to banning specific protest chants. A new national database reveals the territory's enforcement challenges.
The federal government accelerates a national hate crime database following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Learn about the new measures and community safety plans.
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
Canberra residents urged to recycle responsibly over the holidays. Learn what wrapping paper, cards & packaging can go in the yellow bin, plus Christmas collection changes.
Members of Canberra's Jewish community call on the Albanese government to safeguard the right to protest while drafting new hate speech laws in response to the Bondi Beach attack. Read their concerns.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through sweeping firearm reforms and bans on terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The legislation faces political opposition.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and announces new laws banning hate symbols. A national day of reflection is planned.
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
The WA government announces plans to increase penalties for hate crimes and introduce new offences, responding to community calls for stronger action against prejudice-driven violence.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
PM Anthony Albanese reveals a major legislative package targeting hate speech, online extremism, and social division. Learn the key changes and their impact.
PM Albanese announces anti-hate laws after Bondi Beach massacre, but Jewish leaders say action comes 801 days too late. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces new criminal offences for hate speech and visa cancellations in response to the Bondi terrorist attack and rising anti-Semitism.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby insists religious tension is lower in WA than eastern states after a man was charged for displaying a Nazi symbol. Read the latest.
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.
Canberra's shooting community reacts to national cabinet's proposed firearms law changes, arguing limits on ownership could harm sport and farming. Read the local impact.
An 18-year-old man faces court after allegedly wearing a Nazi symbol outside a Perth mosque. WA Police vow zero tolerance for extremist behaviour. #Perth #HateCrime
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.
Ex-ACTSES chief Anthony Draheim has launched legal action against the government, alleging unfair dismissal. The case follows a series of leadership changes within the Emergency Services Agency.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.