6 h. ago Just six months ago, Albanese was seen as untouchable. Now some say he’s politically shrunk

The prime minister’s reputation as a canny strategist is under fire as he resists calling a royal commission.

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16 h. ago Calls for royal commission into Bondi terror attack grow louder

Calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack are growing louder and harder for the prime minister to ignore.

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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.

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58 h. ago New Year’s Eve as it happened: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Look back on our live coverage as Sydney celebrated New Year’s Eve and welcomed 2026 amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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59 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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59 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: The countdown is on as midnight fireworks loom

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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66 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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68 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Thousands flock to vantage points; Heavy police presence expected

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s hateful racism’: Islamophobia spikes since Bondi attack

Ten mosques and Islamic centres have reported vandalism, break-ins or threats since the Bondi terror attack, while Premier Chris Minns says it is “disgusting” Muslims are being targeted.

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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.

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3 d. ago AFP Commissioner offers update on Bondi attack investigation

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett speaks about the ongoing investigation into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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4 d. ago Antisemitism to ‘continue for years’ without commission, says Christchurch councillor

A royal commission was called into the terror attacks which targeted Muslims and killed 51 people.

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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.

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7 d. ago New poll shows crackdown on hate speech popular among voters post Bondi attack

A new poll shows voters are in support of hate speech crackdowns following the terror attack at Bondi Beach.

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7 d. ago Rough seas and rose petals as Sydney to Hobart fleet pays tribute to Bondi victims

LawConnect owner Christian Beck and crew member Ian Thorpe scattered petals into the ocean as they passed Bondi Beach, in a tribute to the victims of the terror attack.

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9 d. ago Bondi Beach terror attack heroes to receive official honours

The Bondi heroes who risked their lives to save others are set to receive official honours, as the Government ramps up its efforts to crackdown on domestic extremism.

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9 d. ago Family of Lindt cafe victim call for Bondi royal commission, ‘appalled’ by PM invoking siege

The family of Lindt cafe siege victim Katrina Dawson has called on the prime minister to launch a federal royal commission into the Bondi massacre.

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9 d. ago Family of Lindt Cafe victim call for royal commission, ‘appalled’ by PM invoking siege

The family of Lindt Cafe siege victim Katrina Dawson has called on the prime minister to launch a federal royal commission into the Bondi massacre.

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9 d. ago Police to ramp up presence over New Year’s as gun, protest laws come into effect

Heavily armed police will patrol major events in Sydney over summer as the city recovers from the Bondi terror attack.

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9 d. ago Sydney to Hobart race to feature tribute to victims of Bondi terror attack

The tribute will feature 15 boats of the race fleet to commemorate the 15 lives lost during the terror attack at Bondi.

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