Bondi Attack: Police Operation Ends, Suspect in Custody
A major police operation in Bondi Junction has concluded with a suspect in custody. Authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the public. Full details on the Sydney incident.
Category : Federal Government
Ley defends Bondi attack comments, demands royal commission
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley defends her criticism of Penny Wong and Anthony Albanese after the Bondi terror attack, urging a federal royal commission. Read the latest political fallout.
Man dies after stabbing and car crash in Clyde
A man has died following a stabbing and subsequent car collision in Clyde, Melbourne. Police have arrested a 27-year-old man as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the tragic incident. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Federal MP Josh Burns and Georgie Purcell announce birth of daughter
Federal Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell have welcomed their first child, Lilah Poppy Purcell. Burns shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on a week of personal joy and community sorrow. Read their heartfelt ann
Pezzullo demands Royal Commission into Bondi attack
Former Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo insists only a Royal Commission can properly investigate the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, challenging PM Albanese's internal review. Read the full debate.
Police hunt offenders after Brisbane stolen car crime spree
Queensland Police are searching for multiple offenders following a brazen weekend crime spree involving stolen vehicles, a hit-and-run and an armed carjacking across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich.
PM's Refusal of Bondi Terror Royal Commission Criticised
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce backlash for rejecting calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction terror attack. Critics argue a full inquiry is essential for national security.
Police probe Sydney men's Philippines links to Bondi attackers
Australian and Philippines police investigate two Sydney men who travelled to the same location as the Bondi terrorists. Get the latest on the expanding terror probe.
Man found dead in Canberra unit, police investigate
ACT Policing is investigating after a man was found deceased in a Braddon unit late Saturday night. A woman is assisting detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police: Racist Canberra flyers not illegal, PM pledges crackdown
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
Australia grieves after Bondi Beach terror attack kills 15
A week after Australia's worst mass shooting in 30 years at Bondi Beach, the nation pauses to honour the 15 victims. Discover the details of the attack, the community's response, and plans for a royal commission.
Nation's Response to Bondi Shooting: Light Over Hate
As Australia mourns 15 lives lost in the Bondi attack, the nation faces a critical choice. This editorial examines the call for a royal commission, community solidarity, and the path forward against hate.
Repacholi breaks ranks with PM on proposed gun reforms
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.
PM Announces Major Gun Buyback After Bondi Shooting
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.
Albanese sidelined in Bondi mourning as political fallout grows
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
Queensland mother faces trial over son's pool death
A Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
Readers slam Howard's criticism of Albanese on security
Canberra Times readers argue John Howard is not positioned to lecture PM Albanese on security failures, drawing parallels to Israeli leader Netanyahu's record. The letters also cover Bondi, Summernats, and climate threats.
Ex-Labor MP criticises govt's pace on hate speech laws
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Calls for Bondi Royal Commission Grow After Massacre
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
Armed Police Operation in Sydney's Liverpool
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
Frydenberg slams PM over Bondi terror attack response
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg accuses the Albanese Government of being 'asleep' on radical Islamist threats and demands a Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read his full critique.
Officer Identified in Bondi Beach Shooting, Two Cops Wounded
Detective Senior Constable Cesar Barraza fired the shots that stopped the alleged Bondi gunmen. Two other officers face a long recovery after being critically injured in the line of duty. Read the full story.
$691m Federal Cash Splash for Canberra Institutions
The Albanese government has unveiled nearly $700 million in new funding for Canberra's national institutions and infrastructure in its mid-year budget update. Key projects include the National Gallery roof, War Memorial redevelopment, and Lake Burley Grif
Marles: Government must do more on anti-Semitism
Deputy PM Richard Marles concedes more action is needed to combat anti-Semitism, acknowledging the Jewish community's shattered sense of security after the Bondi terror attack.
Political Blame Game Over Bondi Terror Attack
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Community Reacts to Bondi Terror Attack
Following the Bondi terror attack, letters to the editor reveal public praise for a hero shop owner, frustration over political point-scoring, and urgent calls to combat antisemitism.
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.
Ley unveils Coalition anti-Semitism taskforce, targets Albanese
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley establishes a new Coalition taskforce to combat anti-Semitism, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to act decisively. Full details on the political clash.
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