Bondi bomb scare: Man charged after camo vest chaos
A 34-year-old man arrested in Bondi Junction after wearing a suspicious vest has been charged. Police confirm the device was safe, days after the Bondi attacks.
Category : Federal Government
Parliament recalled as Ministers defend Bondi inquiry timing
Federal Parliament will reconvene on January 19 to debate new hate speech and gun laws. WA Labor Ministers defend the timing of the Bondi attack royal commission announcement.
Parliament recalled to debate new hate speech laws
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
$2m spent on failed national police museum plan
An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.
Bondi inquiry must probe Australia's failure on anti-Semitism
The royal commission into the Bondi attack must examine why Australia failed to act on rising anti-Semitism over two years, argues Peter Kurti. It's a question of institutional and political failure.
Albanese's Royal Commission U-turn: A Political Reckoning
Analysis of PM Anthony Albanese's humiliating reversal on a royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre, exploring the political fallout and the inquiry's high-stakes challenges. Read the full story.
Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
Albanese's U-turn on Bondi terror royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and anti-Semitism after weeks of intense public pressure. Read the full timeline of events.
Manhunt continues for gunman Kenneth Giles in Mullewa
WA Police expand search for Kenneth John Giles, 58, who allegedly shot a woman and fled into bushland near Mullewa. The victim is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Public urged not to approach.
Royal Commission to Probe Bondi Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attack. Key findings and national security implications to be examined. Read the full story.
Personal plea to fugitive after outback shooting
Police make a personal plea for Kenneth Giles to surrender after a woman was shot at a remote WA property. A major air and ground search is underway near Mullewa.
Royal Commission into Bondi terror attack announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has established a federal royal commission into the Bondi shootings and anti-Semitism, appointing former High Court judge Virginia Bell to lead the inquiry.
Royal Commission into Bondi Attack Antisemitism Announced
PM Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack, led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell. Get the full details.
Police manhunt for gunman in WA town of Mullewa
A major police operation is underway in Mullewa, WA, after a shooting. Kenneth John Giles is on the run, with the TRG and air support involved in the search. Follow for live updates.
Man shot dead by police after Central Coast siege
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
Business leaders fund push for Bondi attack royal commission
A Sydney businessman, whose family hid during the Bondi terror attack, is leading a $200,000 campaign demanding a federal royal commission into anti-Semitism and extremism.
Pressure mounts for anti-Semitism royal commission
Calls for a royal commission into anti-Semitism in Australia intensify, with debate over its necessity and potential findings. Read the arguments for and against.
Armed Incident Near Mullewa Triggers Major Police Response
WA Police deploy significant resources after reports of an armed man near Mullewa. Public urged to follow all police directions. Stay informed with the latest.
Federal Government purchases remote island for $7 million
The Australian Government has purchased a remote, swampy island for $7 million, citing strategic and environmental reasons. Critics question the value of the investment.
Pressure mounts for Bondi Royal Commission
Calls grow for PM Albanese to launch a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction stabbing, examining mental health and security failures. The nation demands answers.
Sydney Protest March Ban Extended for 14 Days
NSW Police extend the ban on protest marches in Sydney for another fortnight, citing public safety after the Bondi terrorist attack. Commissioner Lanyon explains the move.
Ex-Minister Opposes Royal Commission for Bondi Atrocity
Former Labor minister Craig Emerson argues against a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack, as a review led by intelligence and diplomatic experts is announced.
Coalition accused of hypocrisy on hate speech laws
Readers blast Coalition MPs for campaigning to weaken hate speech laws while criticising Albanese on anti-Semitism. Plus, Gaza editorial, ACT debt, and fireworks debate.
Melbourne woman charged with murder after fatal fire
A 29-year-old woman faces murder charges after a man died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne's south-east. Police allege she poured flammable liquid on the victim.
Man charged with murder after fatal Fitzroy stabbing
A 23-year-old Fitzroy man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man in a Napier Street apartment block in December. Police allege the two men were known to each other.
Secret 2005 terror files reveal Howard's response
Declassified 2005 cabinet papers expose Australia's secret terror response plan after the London attacks, with themes still relevant today. Read the full story.
Sydney's Largest NYE Security Op with 3,000 Police
Sydney launches its biggest security operation for New Year's Eve, deploying 3,000 officers with high-powered rifles to reassure the public after the Bondi terror attack. Authorities confirm no credible threats.
Perth Rabbi slams PM on Royal Commission refusal
A Perth rabbi condemns PM Anthony Albanese for rejecting calls for a Royal Commission into antisemitism, despite prior warnings about rising terrorism fears in 2024.
Bondi terror attackers acted alone, police say
Police confirm the father and son behind Australia's worst terror attack at Bondi Beach acted alone, not as part of a broader cell. An independent review into intelligence failures is now underway.
Federal policies blamed for ACT's deepening financial crisis
Canberra's financial pressures are a direct result of federal funding models and planning restrictions, not local mismanagement. Experts argue the system is broken. Read the full analysis.
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