3 h. ago PM defends not opening royal commission into Bondi Beach attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not call a Commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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3 h. ago Albanese stares down backbencher, opposition demands for royal commission

A departmental review into the nation’s intelligence agencies has been criticised for lacking scope and independence, but the PM said a royal commission would take far too long.

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8 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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13 h. ago Stokes and McCullum are digging a hole to nowhere. England need to change

Bazball has run its race. If Ben Stokes can’t compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas then England need to find a new captain.

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16 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays; Vigil hosted at Bondi Beach marks one week since massacre

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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24 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

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24 h. ago ‘Unbreakable’: Pleas for peace and unity, jeers for Albanese as thousands attend Bondi vigil

Thunderous silence honoured the 15 innocent people killed on Bondi Beach. It was billed as an evening of peace and unity. And it was, until the prime minister arrived.

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26 h. 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.

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26 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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27 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Crowds gather at Bondi for vigil amid heavy security; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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27 h. ago A multicultural utopia is not beyond the reach of our nation

A multicultural society, embracing universal values, where everyone is safe and valued for their differentness? Wouldn’t that be a great place to live?

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29 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce addresses anti

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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30 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed following Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review.

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32 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce to attend anti

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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33 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review.

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36 h. ago This band just scored an ARIA #1. Next week, they’re busking for loose change

The Pierce Brothers are going back to where it all began on Tuesday. Call it a Christmas tradition.

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36 h. ago This band just scored an ARIA No.1. This week, they’re busking for loose change

The Pierce Brothers are going back to where it all began on Tuesday. Call it a Christmas tradition.

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41 h. ago Behind the Lleyton Hewitt friendship driving Adam Scott towards his second major win

Two of Australia’s greatest athletes lived in the Bahamas. One was in his prime, the other battling badly.

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41 h. ago False starts, soulmates and family ties: Eight of the most unforgettable Two of Us stories of 2025

Good Weekend’s Two of Us column explores the deep and abiding bond between two people who have known each other intimately through the best of times – and the worst of times.

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48 h. ago A year after WA Police were given powers to search for weapons, how effective has it been?

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

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