18 h. ago ‘Utter darkness’ of antisemitism must be examined, says Melbourne archbishop

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission.

Politics

22 h. ago Australia’s biggest industry groups demand an antisemitism royal commission

The Business Council of Australia has backed prominent captains of industry who petitioned Albanese to reverse his stance on a national inquiry following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

44 h. ago Albanese says security agency chiefs were the experts who advised against a royal commission

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

Events

48 h. ago Human Rights Commissioner backs royal commission into antisemitism

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

Events

3 d. ago Top barrister says a royal commission into antisemitism is premature and risky

Robert Richter, KC, refused to sign the letter from senior members of the Australian bar calling for a royal commission into antisemitism. He says it would be premature and dangerous.

Events

4 d. ago A royal commission into antisemitism is a risk, but Labor’s excuses are wearing thin

Royal commissions are a symbolic way Australia confronts its ugliest problems, even if they do not solve them.

Events

4 d. ago Labor has its reasons for denying a royal commission. But its latest doesn’t land

Royal commissions are a symbolic way Australia confronts its ugliest problems, even if they do not solve them.

Events

4 d. ago Albanese rejects royal commission call amid pressure from victim’s families

Sheina Gutnick said the federal government’s reliance on the NSW royal commission did not consider the national scourge of antisemitism.

Events

4 d. ago ‘They need to be held responsible’: Daughter of slain Bondi hero demands royal commission

Sheina Gutnick said the federal government’s reliance on the NSW Royal Commission did not consider the national scourge of antisemitism.

Events

8 d. ago Australians want tougher visa screening, half in favour of royal commission after Bondi attack

A strong majority want tougher visa laws, and almost half say they would back a royal commission into antisemitism, exclusive polling has found.

Events

1 week ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed after Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review, as he staves off opposition calls for a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack.

Events

1 week ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

Politics

2 w. ago Baby's death leads to overhaul of WA’s biggest public maternity hospital

The death of a baby boy has led to sweeping reforms at Western Australia's biggest public maternity hospital.

Events

2 w. ago ‘Job of a lifetime’: Australia’s biggest super fund hunts for new investment chief

Mark Delaney’s exit from AustralianSuper will open up a succession tussle for arguably the most significant role in the superannuation sector.

Politics

2 w. ago Penfolds maker’s profits set to plunge on China, US weakness

Australia’s biggest winemaker, Treasury Wines, is grappling with major issues in two of its most important markets.

Politics

2 w. ago 21 Tests in 12 months: Why Australia’s Next Gen will rise after the Ashes

England are floundering in foreign conditions. This is how Australia plan to avoid the same fate with the biggest Test workload in the nation’s history looming.

Politics

3 w. ago The country golf course aiming to lure McIlroy and be Australia’s Augusta

The exclusive club north-east of Melbourne already attracts some of the biggest names in Australian golf to its annual invitational. Now, it’s chasing an even bigger profile.

Politics

3 w. ago Australian Open golf 2025 Live Coverage: Cameron Smith, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy battle at Royal Melbourne

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Australia’s best male golfers are playing for the biggest prize in Australian golf.

Politics

3 w. ago Australian Open golf 2025 Live Coverage: Smith slips as Rasmus roars into outright lead

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and Australia’s best male golfers are playing for the biggest prize in Australian golf.

Politics

4 w. ago A $70 million mirage: Lessons from Australia’s biggest start

Strongroom AI raised $17 million at a $70 million valuation. Three weeks later, investors called the police.

Economics