Newcastle Letters: Food, Disability, and Global Tensions
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
New AI traffic cameras in Canberra issued $3.1 million in seatbelt fines in just 36 days. Hundreds of drivers dispute the penalties, claiming the technology is flawed. Read the full story.
The royal commission into the Bondi attack must examine why Australia failed to act on rising anti-Semitism over two years, argues Peter Kurti. It's a question of institutional and political failure.
Newcastle Rabbi Yossi Rodal says the national inquiry into anti-Semitism must produce tangible results for Jewish communities, especially in regional areas like Newcastle. Read his call for action.
A British national is detained in Australia, facing removal over alleged ties to a neo-Nazi network. The case highlights national security concerns. Read the full story.
Former defence intelligence officer Professor Clive Williams outlines the ten key security and defence trends that could impact Australia in 2026, from great power rivalry to climate change.
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
NSW Police unveil a major security plan for Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve, deploying over 1,000 extra officers and advanced tech to ensure a safe celebration. Get the full details here.
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.
Australia ramps up security for New Year's Eve celebrations with major fireworks displays planned in every capital city. Get the full guide to times, locations, and safety measures.
Police confirm the father and son behind Australia's worst terror attack at Bondi Beach acted alone, not as part of a broader cell. An independent review into intelligence failures is now underway.
Western Australia deploys Tactical Response Group officers to Jewish places of worship and major events as a visible deterrent. See the new security measures in place.
Security expert Clive Williams argues the Bondi Archer Park massacre reveals a structural gap in handling sociologically motivated violence, not an ASIO failure. Discover the real solutions.
A vehicle displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was deliberately set alight in St Kilda East in the early hours of Christmas Day. Police are investigating the suspicious fire and urging witnesses to come forward.
A significant overhaul of Australia's airport security screening is set for 2025. Learn about the new technology, faster processes, and what it means for your travel.
Australians are warned as 'porch pirates' target Christmas parcels, with 1 in 100 packages lost or stolen. Experts reveal how to protect your gifts this holiday season.
A Cairns security guard and self-defence teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of an unconscious woman. Read the full court report.
Experts warn that popular AI-powered educational toys could be recording your family's private conversations. Learn how to protect your household's privacy from these smart devices.
Queensland deploys new speed and red-light cameras at high-risk locations to combat a road safety crisis. See the full list of targeted intersections and highways.
Labor's Katy Gallagher defends PM Anthony Albanese amid criticism of his handling of the Bondi terror attack, as polling reveals public dissatisfaction and internal party fractures emerge. Read the latest.
A 48-year-old man allegedly pulled a knife at a family carols event in Launceston. Police made a swift arrest, with no injuries reported. Read the latest on the incident and national security measures.
The Bondi massacre, Australia's worst terror attack in generations, reveals a catastrophic security failure. Demanding accountability from political leaders is essential to prevent future tragedies. Read the full analysis.
Victoria Police will deploy officers with semi-automatic rifles around the MCG for the cricket match, citing the current threat environment. Fans urged to be aware.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce backlash for rejecting calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction terror attack. Critics argue a full inquiry is essential for national security.
A thief was caught on CCTV stealing from a Bulli Beach Surf Life Saving Club volunteer during a busy patrol. The brazen incident occurred just hours after a vigil for the Bondi attack victims. Police are investigating.
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Federal MP Phillip Thompson demands urgent briefing from intelligence chiefs following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, raising serious questions about national security oversight.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
A jack-up barge has positioned itself off Nine Mile Beach, signalling the start of complex offshore works for the Belmont Desalination Plant. The project will secure the Lower Hunter's water future.
Canberra Times readers argue John Howard is not positioned to lecture PM Albanese on security failures, drawing parallels to Israeli leader Netanyahu's record. The letters also cover Bondi, Summernats, and climate threats.