$2m spent on failed national police museum plan
An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.
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Albanese relents, calls Bondi terror attack royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack after 25 days of resisting pressure. Analysis explores the political fallout and the tough questions ahead.
Albanese's U-turn on Bondi terror royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and anti-Semitism after weeks of intense public pressure. Read the full timeline of events.
AFP surveillance team axed before Bondi attack
Revelations that a key AFP surveillance team was disbanded before the Bondi Junction attack have triggered urgent calls for more federal police funding. Read the full report.
Man charged over knife threats in Canberra's Fyshwick
A 44-year-old Ainslie man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing knives and threatening the public in Fyshwick. ACT Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.
Why Albanese's 2026 re-election strategy is at risk
Analysis suggests PM Anthony Albanese's traditional political tactics may not secure victory in the 2026 federal election. Can he adapt his strategy in time? Read our in-depth editorial.
Man charged over Perth Airport tarmac breach
A 25-year-old man will face court after allegedly forcing his way onto the Perth Airport tarmac. Read the full details on the security breach.
Mike Smithson's Top 10 State Political Moments of 2025
As the year ends and an election looms, columnist Mike Smithson recaps the most remarkable moments in Australian state politics for 2025. Read his full analysis here.
92 Children Rescued, 18 Charged in AFP Philippines Sting
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
Teen charged over Nazi salutes at Canberra shops, ANU
An 18-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly performing Nazi salutes in public and spreading propaganda at ANU. Police condemn the 'cancer' of antisemitism.
Pressure mounts on Albanese for federal Bondi royal commission
Amid growing public outcry, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces demands to establish a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach massacre and the surge in anti-Semitism. Critics accuse the government of inaction.
ASIC sues BDO WA over Dubber audit scrutiny
Australia's corporate regulator sues BDO WA and a lead partner over alleged audit failures concerning $30m in missing funds at Dubber Corporation. Read the full details.
Albanese slammed for Bondi 'bulls***' remark on antisemitism
PM Anthony Albanese faces fierce criticism for dismissing calls for a royal commission into antisemitism as 'bulls***' following the Bondi attack. Read the full political fallout.
Central Coast man jailed for visa and grant fraud
A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
Perth man charged with four new terrorism offences
A Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.
MCo Beauty CFO settles court fight after sacking
Former MCo Beauty CFO Stuart Sher has settled his Federal Court case against founders Shelley Sullivan and Dennis Bastas. Get the full details on the confidential agreement.
Govt targets $7.9bn workers' comp cost surge
The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.
Qantas pays $40m to sacked ground staff after court ruling
More than 1800 Qantas workers will receive part of a $40 million payout after a Federal Court found their pandemic sacking was illegal. Justice Michael Lee ordered the payment, marking the end of a five-year legal battle.
Court ruling on union delegates sparks industry fury
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
Saudi Embassy loses immunity in Canberra unfair dismissal case
A Federal Court ruling paves the way for 13 former staff to sue the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Canberra for unfair dismissal, rejecting claims of sovereign immunity. Read the full legal analysis.
Ex-director sues 3 Property Group for $670k unpaid wages
A former director of the troubled 3 Property Group is taking legal action in the Federal Court, alleging he was coerced into a directorship and is owed over $669,000. Read the full details of the case.
Chalmers reveals smaller $36.8bn deficit in budget update
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a slightly improved deficit of $36.8bn in the mid-year budget update, crediting savings and spending restraint. Read the full details.
Howard unloads on PM over gun laws, anti-semitism
Former PM John Howard condemns the current government's handling of gun law debates and its failure to tackle rising anti-semitism. Read his full critique.
Hateful graffiti targets MP Richard Marles in Geelong
Offensive messages targeting Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles were found scrawled across Geelong's city centre. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted attack.
Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation after quitting Nationals
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has defected to One Nation, becoming its sole lower house MP. He calls it a 'considered decision' after election campaign restrictions. Read the full story.
Albanese riding high, but political hits loom for Labor
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
Labor's spending blamed for WA cost of living pain
Paul Murray argues the WA and Federal Labor governments must curb spending to ease the cost of living crisis. Read his analysis on fiscal policy impacts.
Trainer Confident of Newcastle Racing Double
Trainer Nacim Dilmi is confident How Much Better can break through for a win at Newcastle, with perfect conditions to suit. Get the full preview and expert analysis here.
Trainer Confident of Newcastle Racing Double
Trainer Nacim Dilmi is confident How Much Better can win at Newcastle with ideal conditions. He also fancies Federal Reserve's chances in a maiden. Full preview inside.
Police Commissioner vents over 6-year extradition delay
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch expresses frustration as alleged drug trafficker Arash Ebrahimi-Far remains in Iran, delaying justice for six years. Read the latest on the stalled extradition case.
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