Dozens arrested across Perth on scorching Christmas Day
More than 30 people were arrested across Perth on a sweltering Christmas Day for offences including assault, burglary, and driving crimes. Discover the full details of the festive police blitz.
Category : Politics
Perth Jewish leader says PM not welcome at synagogues
A prominent Perth Jewish leader has declared Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unwelcome at local synagogues, citing his government's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Read the full story.
Mother's plea as daughter's killer faces release
The mother of Clare Garabedian, murdered in a 1998 Rivervale motel, begs for her killer's deportation as he faces a parole review. Read the full exclusive.
Zero tolerance for 'bashing day' threats at Cronulla
NSW Police issue a stern warning and enact a 14-day ban on public assemblies across Sydney after alleged social media calls for violence at Cronulla Beach. Full details on the response.
Police warn 'zero tolerance' over Cronulla 'bashing day' threat
NSW Police issue stern warning after a man allegedly incited violence at Cronulla Beach. New powers ban public assemblies across Sydney for 14 days. Read the latest.
Teens released in Mordialloc beach assault investigation
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over an alleged assault on a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Pier have been released without charge. Police urge witnesses and the man who intervened to come forward.
Man jailed for 7 years after brutal attack on sister
William Aplin has been sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a violent assault on his sister. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's decision.
Gorman Backs Royal Commission After Bondi Protest Disgust
WA Labor MP Patrick Gorman expresses disgust at post-Bondi protests in Perth, backing PM Albanese's call for a royal commission into domestic violence. Read his full statement.
Man faces court over Christmas cafe ram-raid
A 39-year-old Geraldton man is due in court after allegedly using a stolen car to ram-raid a Beechboro cafe on Christmas morning, then fleeing police. Read the full details.
Rabbi's car firebombed in St Kilda East, police hunt for man
A rabbi's car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne's St Kilda East. Police are searching for a homeless man to assist the investigation. Community leaders have spoken out following the attack.
Canberra teen charged over alleged Nazi salutes, vandalism
An 18-year-old Canberra man faces court accused of performing Nazi salutes at shopping centres and defacing ANU buildings with neo-Nazi stickers. Police warn of radicalisation signs.
Townsville Magistrates Court List for Friday, December 26
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 26. From driving offences to assault charges, see who faced the magistrate.
Manhunt for Aubin Grove Knifeman After Fatal Stabbing
Police continue the search for a knifeman after a fatal stabbing in Perth's Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The victim was found in a shopping centre carpark.
Newcastle Ocean Baths cafe could serve alcohol
Plans for the Newcastle Ocean Baths cafe reveal potential alcohol sales and a rooftop terrace. The council's management plan outlines hours and capacity as community debate continues.
Harm reduction leader urges review of ACT drug parole rules
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
Trump's Greenland envoy sparks Santa conspiracy theory
Canberra Times readers debate Trump's Greenland envoy, ACT pool closures, budget debt, and flag displays in a lively letters section. Read the full community discussion.
Albanese wins big as divided opposition hands him victory
Analysis of 2025's political winners and losers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese capitalised on a fractured Liberal Party, while the Coalition's energy policy chaos and internal strife marked a disastrous year. Read the full breakdown.
Greens warn against 'knee-jerk' protest crackdown after Bondi
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.
NSW Passes Australia's Toughest Gun Laws After Bondi Attack
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.
Public servant fired for malicious complaints loses unfair dismissal case
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
Clive Williams: The Uncomfortable Truth After Bondi
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 Week in Illawarra Courts: Major Cases Revealed
As courts close for Christmas, key cases from the Illawarra region include a high-profile drink driver, a shooting, and a guilty plea for a $100k theft. Read the details.
PM Albanese must act now on youth crime crisis
Following a violent weekend in Alice Springs, calls intensify for PM Anthony Albanese to implement urgent measures. The community demands action on youth crime and bail laws.
Christmas Eve standoff in Canberra ends with arrest
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
Christmas Eve Assault on Staff at Overcrowded Hakea Prison
A violent incident at Hakea Prison on Christmas Eve left two officers injured, highlighting the severe overcrowding crisis at the WA facility. Read the latest on safety concerns.
Cairns protest targets court over lenient sentences
Outraged families staged a 'Tinsel' protest at Cairns court, demanding justice for victims of violent crime. They claim sentences are too lenient. Read the full story.
Canberra's February: Balloon Fest Change, GP Plan, Bikies
A look back at February 2025 in Canberra: The Balloon Spectacular moves, a major health funding announcement, and the arrival of the Hells Angels. See the key events that shaped the capital.
Canberra parking fine issued after number plate typo
A Canberra resident battles a bogus $141 parking fine after a single-letter typo on a number plate. Discover the widespread issue of withdrawn infringements in the ACT.
Liberal MP Katie Allen dies from cancer aged 53
Federal Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen has died at age 53 following a private battle with cancer. The former paediatrician and Higgins representative is mourned by colleagues and constituents.
Trump Subpoenaed Over Epstein Flight Logs in Defamation Case
A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to produce records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, in a defamation lawsuit. The case, filed by an accuser, could reveal new details about their association.
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