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.
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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.
MP's tearful praise for Bondi attack police officers
Queensland MP and former officer Janelle Poole gives a moving speech in Parliament, honouring the bravery of police who confronted the Bondi Junction attacker. Read her powerful words.
Bondi terror suspect was on ASIO radar in 2019
One of the Bondi Beach terror attack suspects was investigated by ASIO in 2019 for links to Islamic extremism. Details emerge as the nation mourns 15 victims.
Ley: Government 'Failed' Jewish Australians Before Bondi Attack
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Albanese government failed to combat rising antisemitism ahead of the Bondi terror attack. She demands urgent action on a special envoy's report.
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.
16 charged with 400 offences in Townsville drug raids
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
Police sweep nets 65 arrests in Sydney crime crackdown
A major NSW Police operation in South West Sydney has resulted in 65 arrests and 90 charges. The two-day crackdown targeted organised crime and public shootings.
Body found in car outside Lake Illawarra police station
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
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'.
Police operation after shooting on Tyalgum Rd, Eungella
A man has been hospitalised after a shooting on a rural road near Murwillumbah. Police have blocked Tyalgum Rd and urge drivers to avoid the area. Stay updated.
Gallagher refuses to release budget savings letters
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
New Bruce Highway funding raises upgrade questions
The Australian government commits $467 million to Bruce Highway safety works, but critics argue more comprehensive upgrades are needed to address Queensland's growing transport demands.
Reply-all email carbon footprint concerns revealed
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
Australia Maintains World's Worst Gambling Loss Record
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
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