3 h. ago Trump says he’d accept Nobel Prize from winner Machado. It doesn’t work like that

The US president said he’d heard that the Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, wanted to give him the prize and that it would be “a great honour”.

Politics

9 h. ago Iranian authorities struggle to contain growing demonstrations

Iran’s supreme leader derided demonstrators as “vandals” and mocked President Donald Trump’s promise to intervene if protesters were killed.

Politics

10 h. ago Inside story: what it took to get Albanese to change his mind

It was a signal the prime minister could not ignore. Pressure was no longer coming only from grieving families or the opposition. It was coming from Labor’s own ranks.

Politics

18 h. ago An inquiry too long in coming should be given space for its work

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack. It is now important the inquiry complete its work without a political focus.

Technology

20 h. ago Politicians and Jewish community react to PM’s call for Royal Commission

Politicians and the Jewish community have reacted to Anthony Albanese’s call for a Royal Commission into antisemitism.

Politics

21 h. ago Albanese has acted at last but attacking commissioner is Trumpian

The announcement of a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shootings is our best chance to stop terror attacks.

Events

21 h. ago If Tony Abbott is welcome at Adelaide Writers’ Week, Randa Abdel

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

21 h. ago Politicians shouldn’t decide who appears at writers’ festivals. It’s a dangerous path

Australia’s best writers festival could collapse within days as international and local writers boycott it in protest at the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Politics

24 h. ago NSW could still need state inquiry into Bondi terror attack: Minns

The premier says leaders should be allowed to change their mind as he backed in Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a federal royal commission.

Events

26 h. ago Bondi hero bound for treatment in Israel after bungle, while Ahmed honoured in US

Gefen Bitton is due to land in Israel on Friday local time for specialist medical treatment for injuries suffered during the December 14 attack.

Politics

33 h. ago Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit

The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.

Politics

43 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood with his royal commission. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these last three weeks, it was confounding.

Events

43 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these past three weeks, it was confounding.

Politics

43 h. ago Everything you need to know about the federal Bondi royal commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement comes after weeks of pressure, and is a major backdown from his previous refusal to hold a Commonwealth inquiry.

Events

45 h. ago ‘I’ve taken the time to reflect’: Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces antisemitism royal commission

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has been asked to deliver her final report before December 14 this year.

Events

45 h. ago Former high court judge confirmed as commissioner despite Frydenberg objections

Anthony Albanese has stared down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appointed Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism.

Events

45 h. ago Angry southside residents take bus route protest to ‘ghost stop’

The group, who gathered at a now-redundant stop in Acacia Ridge, called for the reversal of changes that they say have left them worse off.

Politics

45 h. ago Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion

For three weeks, Albanese has withstood calls for a federal royal commission from the Jewish community, lawyers, business figures and sports stars, who argued the highest form of inquiry was required.

Events

46 h. ago Albanese soon to announce antisemitism royal commission, Virginia Bell to lead

Anthony Albanese is set to stare down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appoint former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission.

Events

46 h. ago Virginia Bell to lead Bondi killings royal commission despite Jewish community objections

Anthony Albanese is set to announce former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism, likely as soon as this afternoon

Events