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.
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Man arrested in Canberra with 3D-printed gun
ACT Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a Canberra shopping centre and seized a loaded 3D-printed firearm from his home. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
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.
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.
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.
Two charged with murder after Adelaide street shooting
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
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.
Man faces court over alleged illegal hunting, animal cruelty
A 22-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with firearm and aggravated animal cruelty offences following a police investigation into an alleged illegal hunting network in western NSW. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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