Loaded gun wrestled from robber at Lake Macquarie venue
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
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Drunk driver sentenced after Townsville blunder
Jack Anthony Barfoot has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving blunder. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
ACT man faces court over alleged gun attack on parked car
A 22-year-old Crace man has been charged after allegedly firing a gun at a parked Volkswagen Golf in Harrison and then striking the vehicle with the firearm. He did not apply for bail.
Councillor backflips on One Nation membership quest
Upper Hunter councillor Troy Stolz withdraws his application to join One Nation, citing discomfort with party policies and a lack of support for his key issues of gambling reform and whistleblower protection.
Townsville man fined, banned for drink-driving
Grant Andrew Carter has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink-driving. Read the full details of his fine and driving disqualification.
Man charged over 3D-printed gun parts in Hunter toolbox
A 29-year-old man faces 16 charges after detectives found two rifles and numerous 3D-printed firearm components in a Lake Macquarie garage. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Racist flyers sour New Year in Newcastle neighbourhood
Cooks Hill residents are appalled after racist flyers were distributed. Plus, letters on energy transition, council CEO pay, and gun laws. Read the community's voice.
Preacher linked to Bondi shooter holds gun licence
Exclusive: Controversial Islamic preacher Wissam Haddad, sued for anti-Semitic comments and linked to an alleged Bondi gunman, holds a current NSW firearms licence. Read the full investigation.
Alarming Surge in WA Firearm Licences Sparks Concern
Western Australia sees a sharp 20% rise in gun ownership. This editorial examines the social factors driving this trend and its implications for community safety. Read the full analysis.
Bondi shooting sparks debate on gun laws and memorials
In the wake of the Bondi attack, Australians are divided on gun reform and how to create a lasting tribute. Letters to the editor reveal strong opinions on firearm limits, hunting, and the nature of heroism.
Greens warn against 'knee-jerk' protest crackdown after Bondi
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury criticises NSW's post-Bondi protest laws as a 'knee-jerk reaction' while supporting tighter gun controls and a review of anti-vilification laws in the territory.
NSW Passes Australia's Toughest Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government has passed decisive legislation for gun control and protest limits. Read why public safety must come first.
Minns Rushes New Gun and Hate Speech Laws to Parliament
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.
Australia's recovery path after Bondi massacre trauma
Mark Kenny analyses Australia's response to the Bondi tragedy, exploring gun law debates, rising anti-Semitism, and a Jewish friend's nuanced perspective on national healing. Read more.
Corrimal man pleads guilty to drunken shooting spree
A 58-year-old Corrimal man has pleaded guilty after a drunken shooting rampage on a residential street in April 2025. Details of the shocking incident, which triggered a major police response, are now revealed.
Repacholi breaks ranks with PM on proposed gun reforms
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi opposes new gun laws, splitting with PM Albanese after the Bondi massacre. The Olympian-turned-politician argues changes unfairly target responsible owners.
PM Announces Major Gun Buyback After Bondi Shooting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches Australia's biggest firearm buyback since 1996. The scheme aims to reduce the nation's 4 million guns. Read the full details.
Newcastle vigil for Bondi victims sparks community debate
A vigil at a Newcastle synagogue brought people together in grief after the Bondi violence. Local letters reveal a heated debate on anti-Semitism, government response, and Australia's social fabric.
Political blame game over Bondi attack labelled disgraceful
A columnist condemns the political point-scoring after the Bondi tragedy, arguing the focus must be on gun reform. Read the full analysis.
NSW announces $4.5M for Bondi shooting victims
The NSW government announces a major financial support package for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting. Details on the $4.5 million in aid and upcoming gun law reforms.
Why Canberra's gun ownership data remains a mystery
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.
Illawarra gun ownership climbs as NSW pushes for urgent reforms
Gun ownership in the Illawarra region has grown to 27,729 registered firearms. Premier Chris Minns pledges the toughest laws in Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Sydney residents hold over 300 guns each, data shows
Shocking data reveals individuals in Sydney's suburbs own hundreds of firearms, fuelling urgent national debate on gun law reform after the Bondi terror attack. Read the full story.
Political Blame Game Over Bondi Terror Attack
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
ACT shooters react to proposed national firearms law changes
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.
Political Courage Demanded After Bondi Beach Massacre
As tributes flow for Bondi victims, serious questions emerge for security agencies and political leadership. The Albanese government faces a defining test amid rising anti-Semitism.
Bondi terror attack suspect wakes from coma
Naveed Akram, 24, has emerged from a coma, allowing counter-terror police their first chance to question him over the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. The nation mourns its deadliest anti-Semitic attack.
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.
Cook: Gun Reform 'Urgent', Anti-Semitism Harder to Fix
WA Premier Roger Cook calls for accelerated national gun law reforms after the Bondi massacre but admits tackling deep-seated anti-Semitism is a complex, long-term fight for Australia.
Illawarra MP says tougher gun laws won't stop extremists
Illawarra Shooters MP Mark Banasiak argues proposed WA-style gun law reforms won't prevent terrorist attacks, following the Bondi massacre that killed 15. Read the debate.
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