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 Bondi shooting as it happened: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

Polling has revealed the public’s dissatisfaction with the PM and a widely felt rise in racism, particularly antisemitism. Look back at our live coverage.

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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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8 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns to introduce 'toughest firearm reforms' in Australia

Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in Australia to parliament this week in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

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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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17 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

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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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25 h. ago Brisbane leaders unite against antisemitism at City Hall rally

Seven days on from the horrific event that claimed the lives of 15 people at Bondi Beach, members of Brisbane’s Jewish community and their supporters filled City Hall on Sunday evening in a stand against antisemitism.

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34 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns urges protesters to avoid gathering today

The NSW Premier had a stern message for anyone planning protests on the one-week anniversary of the Bondi Beach terror attack today.

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41 h. ago It’s time for politicians to return Bondi Beach to the people

This crisis requires politicians to stop partisan politicking at the beach and go back to Canberra to work together.

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51 h. ago Surf lifesavers show powerful display of strength on Bondi Beach

There's been a powerful display of strength and solidarity in Bondi with surf lifesavers lining the 900-metre stretch of Bondi Beach.

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55 h. ago The Prime Minister speaks about the Bondi shootings at a press conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken to the media on Saturday regarding the government's response to the shooting at Bondi beach which resulted in 16 fatalities

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3 d. ago Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

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3 d. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: PM says Australia to establish national gun buyback scheme; men arrested in Liverpool had no confirmed links to Bondi gunmen, police say

Five days after the Bondi Beach terror attack claimed 15 innocent lives, Australia remains on edge. Look back at our rolling coverage.

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3 d. ago The cynicism of Frydenberg is familiar — and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

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3 d. ago Three more funerals for victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack take place

Four victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack were laid to rest, including the couple that tried to stop the massacre.

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3 d. ago Australian gun buyback scheme announced following Bondi Beach terror attack

Anthony Albanese has announced sweeping gun reforms in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, bringing in the largest buyback scheme in almost 30 years.

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3 d. ago Unsung hero who ran to confront the Bondi Beach shooter identified

The identity of the unsung hero who ran in to confront one of the Bondi Beach shooters alongside Ahmed al-Ahmed has been revealed as Gefen Bitton.

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3 d. ago ‘Marzo? Surely, not Marzo? He was the heart and soul of everything’

Peter Meagher was one of the 15 victims of Sunday’s shooting at Bondi Beach. He was a very great rugby man, and his legacy will live on.

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