Health Minister Mark Butler denies a backflip as the Albanese government separates gun buyback laws from hate speech reforms to ensure passage. Parliament faces a critical test of unity this week.
PM Anthony Albanese announces major changes to hate crimes bill, decoupling gun control from speech laws after political rejection. Read the latest on the legislative overhaul.
The Albanese government has delayed proposed tougher racial vilification laws due to a lack of Senate support. The bill will now focus solely on gun law reforms. Read the latest political developments.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's proposed hate speech laws are in jeopardy after the Greens joined the Coalition to oppose the legislation. Parliament will debate the bill in an emergency sitting.
Exclusive polling reveals a dramatic collapse in support for new firearm legislation, with Australians now ranking violent extremism as the top national security threat. Dive into the data.
The federal opposition faces political marginalisation by rejecting compromise on new hate speech and gun laws, handing the government the moral high ground and empowering the Greens.
A Western Suburbs man faces serious charges after police allegedly found a working firearm disguised as a smartphone. Read the full details of the shocking discovery.
Federal MP Phillip Thompson accuses the Prime Minister of a political stunt by merging gun control with hate speech laws. Read his full critique and the government's response.
BlueScope Steel announces a $438 million special dividend and a share buyback, rewarding shareholders after strong performance. CEO Mark Vassella urges continued faith in the company's strategy.
Proposed federal gun law reforms grant intelligence agencies greater powers, following expert criticism of an 'absolute failure' in information sharing before the Bondi shooting. Read the details.
Federal Parliament is being recalled early to debate urgent new hate speech and gun control legislation following the Bondi massacre. Read the details and analysis.
Newcastle Herald readers tackle urgent issues: extreme heat as Australia's silent killer, child-safe changeroom designs post-royal commission, and the scope of the Bondi shooting inquiry. Read the community's voice.
WA Premier Roger Cook has set a deadline for new vape and tobacco laws, but a full crackdown could be months away. Get the latest on the state's public health push.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cairns Regional Council's grave buyback scheme has secured only five additional years of burial space. Mayor Terry James calls for urgent state government action on new cemetery land.
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.
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.
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.
A columnist condemns the political point-scoring after the Bondi tragedy, arguing the focus must be on gun reform. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.