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.
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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.
PM Flags Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and citizenship requirements, following the Bondi tragedy. Leaders to update National Firearms Agreement.
Bondi Attack Raises Urgent Questions on Gun Laws
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
Bondi Terror Attack Prompts Gun Law Review
The Bondi Junction terror shooting has triggered an urgent federal review of Australia's firearm legislation. Authorities are examining potential security gaps. Read the latest.
Geelong man jailed over firearm theft and possession
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
Ballajura Firearm Attack Tied to Illicit Tobacco
Police confirm a targeted shooting at a Ballajura commercial property is linked to the illegal tobacco market. No injuries reported. Investigations are ongoing.
Geelong man denied summary jurisdiction in shooting case
Shaun David Kennedy will face a higher court over a shooting incident in Beeac. The Geelong Magistrates' Court refused summary jurisdiction. Read the latest on this developing case.
Viridis on track for Brazil rare earth licence approval
Viridis Mining and Minerals is set to secure its Preliminary Licence for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil on 19 December, marking a key step for one of the West's largest deposits. Read the latest on this strategic development.
3D printed guns 'continuing issue' in ACT
ACT police report 11 seizures of 3D-printed firearms since 2023 as experts warn Australia risks following US path without urgent uniform legislation on digital blueprints.
Rare ACT '54' licence plates sell for $181,000
A rare piece of Canberra motoring history has sold for $181,000 at auction. The ACT '54' plates were hotly contested in online bidding over 13 days.
Sydney drive-by shooting: Two charged after filming attack
A 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy charged over brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. Police allege they filmed the attack and posted it online. Read the latest updates.
Bali's new moped rules for Aussie tourists after crashes
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Man jailed for loaded gun in Townsville hotel
Jacob Arthur Pointon sentenced to prison after police found a loaded firearm in his hotel room. Read the full details of this shocking case.
Bartle Frere shooting-suicide leaves man dead
Tragedy strikes Bartle Frere as police confirm shooting-suicide incident leaving one man dead and woman injured. Investigation continues.
Uber fined $250k for ineligible drivers in NSW
Uber has been slapped with a $250,000 fine for allowing ineligible drivers to carry passengers in NSW. The company pleaded guilty to 57 safety breaches. Read the full story.
Sawn-off shotgun, knuckleduster found in Hume backpack
ACT Police arrest 20-year-old man after finding sawn-off shotgun, knuckleduster and conducted energy weapon in Hume. Read the latest Canberra crime news.
Zero-alcohol licence holder blows 0.203 in Geelong
A Geelong woman with a zero-alcohol licence was caught driving with a BAC of 0.203. Police impounded her vehicle in a dramatic roadside incident.
QLD's $12k Renewable Energy Social Licence Toolkit
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
Waikiki Tavern beats NIMBY campaign, keeps licence
Arthur Barrett triumphs over resident objections as WA's liquor commission rejects bid to strip Waikiki Tavern of its licence, securing local jobs and community hub.
Biker's wheelie backfires with $1000 fine and licence suspension
A motorcycle rider's audacious wheelie performed directly in front of police officers has resulted in a staggering $1,000 fine and immediate licence suspension in a dramatic Queensland roadside confrontation.
Fake gun terror at Cairns shopping centre
A Cairns shopping centre was thrown into chaos when a man armed with a replica firearm targeted teenagers in a terrifying daylight incident that has left the community shaken.
Pub dreams crushed as NIMBY complaints kill licence
Arthur Barrett threatens to abandon $1.5 million pub redevelopment after council revokes liquor licence following neighbour complaints about noise and parking in quiet suburban area.
Lexus driver loses licence for 166km/h Gateshead speeding
A speeding motorist has been stripped of their licence after being caught travelling at a dangerous 166km/h through Gateshead, in a shocking case of extreme speeding that put lives at risk.
Townsville drivers fined and suspended in court crackdown
Townsville Magistrates Court delivers tough penalties for dangerous driving offences, including a shocking case of driving nearly four times over the legal limit.
Police raid Waratah West home after firearm incident
Newcastle police have executed a search warrant at a Waratah West property after receiving multiple reports of a firearm being discharged in the residential area. The operation led to the seizure of evidence as investigations continue.
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