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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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.
Katter pushes for new migration laws post-Bondi
Bob Katter calls for urgent migration reforms following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Read his full proposal and the government's response.
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.
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 attack leaves Albanese exposed on anti-Semitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts intense criticism over his government's handling of anti-Semitism following the devastating Bondi Beach terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives. Analysis of the political fallout and calls for action.
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.
ACT abandons flawed consent law data claims
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Hollywood film editor moves to Barwon Heads
Acclaimed Hollywood film editor Chris Lebenzon, known for 'Con Air' and 'Top Gun', has swapped Los Angeles for the coastal charm of Barwon Heads. Discover his story and new life in regional Victoria.
Experts Back Law Change for Child Car Seat Age
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
WA Dental Clinics Operate Without Sedation Licences
Exclusive: Scores of WA dentists perform complex surgeries under deep sedation in unlicensed clinics, sparking a government safety review. Discover the risks and the push for new regulations.
Repeat driver's sentence overturned in Townsville court
A Townsville man's sentence for a 10th unlicensed driving offence has been overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the court's decision and the new penalties imposed.
Charity Law Chaos: Australia's Not-for-Profit Regulatory Mess
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
Liberals' Industrial Relations Strategy: A Risky Fight?
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
Police Commissioner Calls for E-Rideable Registration
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch advocates for compulsory registration of e-scooters and e-bikes to enhance safety and accountability. Learn about the proposed crackdown on reckless riders.
Gregory Hills gym shooting: man escapes injury
A man narrowly escaped injury after being shot at multiple times outside a Sydney gym. Police are hunting two balaclava-clad offenders. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Victoria passes adult sentencing laws for violent youth
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
Historic IVF Law Reforms Passed in Western Australia
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark IVF legislation, expanding access to single women and LGBTQ+ couples. The reforms modernise fertility laws for WA families.
QLD warns new federal gas laws threaten $1 trillion in projects
Queensland's Premier and Resources Minister warn new federal environmental laws will sacrifice the state's crucial gas projects and cost thousands of jobs. Read the full story.
WA Inquiry Calls for E-Bike, E-Scooter Registration
A WA parliamentary inquiry into e-bike and e-scooter safety has recommended compulsory registration, lower speed limits, and tougher penalties following rider deaths. Read the key findings.
Government's FOI crackdown set for humiliating Senate defeat
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
ACT bans community appeals against public housing projects
The ACT government has passed laws banning community appeals against public and community housing to accelerate construction. The four-year ban aims to deliver homes faster for vulnerable Canberrans.
WA Surrogacy Laws Pass Upper House in Historic Vote
Western Australia's Parliament has passed landmark surrogacy reforms, removing medical infertility requirements and opening access to single men and same-sex couples. The long-awaited bill now heads to the Legislative Assembly.
Rapist caused years of pain for minutes of pleasure: prosecutor
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
YouTube to block under-16s ahead of Australian social media ban
YouTube will restrict users under 16 in Australia from next week, ahead of the federal government's proposed social media age verification laws. Find out what this means for parents and teens.
Accused Geelong drug trafficker denied bail in court
Mycal John Reiss, accused of trafficking commercial quantities of drugs in Geelong, has been refused bail. The court heard details of the alleged operation. Read the latest.
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