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.
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Albanese hints at royal commission for Bondi massacre
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signals a potential shift, considering a federal royal commission into the Bondi attack that killed 15. Public pressure builds for justice and scrutiny.
PM Albanese to backflip on Bondi terror royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to reverse his opposition to a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, following intense pressure from Labor figures and victims' families. Read the latest developments.
Lehrmann alleges judge's research compromised rape finding
Bruce Lehrmann launches a High Court challenge, alleging a judge's independent research compromised civil findings he raped Brittany Higgins. Could he face bankruptcy?
Judge declares Cairns police search unlawful
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
Ex-Minister Opposes Royal Commission for Bondi Atrocity
Former Labor minister Craig Emerson argues against a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack, as a review led by intelligence and diplomatic experts is announced.
Canberra's May 2025: Election drama and community win
Relive May 2025 in Canberra: David Smith narrowly holds Bean against Jessie Price, and the Lanyon community saves its beloved Point Hut Dog Exercise Area. See the gallery.
How $100bn in SIVs props up Australia's subsidy state
Experts warn Australia's economy is now governed by subsidy, not reform, with $100bn in off-budget vehicles hiding the true cost. Discover the risks to taxpayers.
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.
PBS Medicine Prices Slashed for Australians in 2025
Millions of Australians will save on prescription costs as PBS co-payments drop to $31.60 from New Year's Day. Find out how the federal government's policy affects you.
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.
Federal policies blamed for ACT's deepening financial crisis
Canberra's financial pressures are a direct result of federal funding models and planning restrictions, not local mismanagement. Experts argue the system is broken. Read the full analysis.
Southeast MP to Face Court on Assault Charges
A federal MP from South Australia is set to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on assault charges. Get the latest details on the case and its political implications.
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.
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
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.
Trump Subpoenaed Over Epstein Flight Logs in Defamation Case
A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to produce records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, in a defamation lawsuit. The case, filed by an accuser, could reveal new details about their association.
Ley defends Bondi attack comments, demands royal commission
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley defends her criticism of Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese after the Bondi terror attack, urging a federal royal commission. Read the latest political fallout.
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.
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