2 h. ago ‘Sweetness, strength and love’: Political power couple welcome first child together

In the same week as Josh Burns mourned the tragedy at Bondi, the Jewish, Melbourne-based federal MP also welcomed his first child with Victorian MP Georgie Purcell.

Politics

5 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.

Politics

5 h. ago As recriminations in Canberra grow, Chris Minns has what Anthony Albanese wants

The NSW premier has come together with state opposition leader Kellie Sloane over the Bondi tragedy. Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley could not seem further apart.

Events

6 h. ago Will NSW parliament sit until Christmas Eve? Long filibuster planned over gun laws

The NSW Coalition has split over legislation designed to respond to the Bondi terror attacks, while one party is preparing to talk long into Tuesday night.

Politics

8 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

9 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

Politics

9 h. ago Pressure on Albanese mounts as Labor MPs join calls for royal commission

Labor backbenchers have added their voices to calls for a wider inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

Events

11 h. ago ‘I haven’t seen Penny Wong shed a single tear’: Ley takes fierce personal swipe

Ley became emotional and smacked the lectern during a press conference as she criticised Wong’s absence from Sydney since the Bondi attack.

Politics

11 h. ago NSW Coalition splits over gun laws as parliament sits before Christmas

The NSW Coalition has split over legislation designed to respond to the Bondi terror attacks.

Politics

11 h. ago Albanese’s agency review fails to quell royal commission demands

A Labor backbencher has added his voice to calls for a larger inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

Events

12 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

Science

12 h. ago A creperie serving French buckwheat galettes and sweet crepes

Roule Galette’s Carnegie outpost is just as atmospheric as its original city store.

Politics

18 h. ago One leader has handled the Bondi attack aftermath well. It’s not Anthony Albanese or Sussan Ley

Australians expect strong leadership, and they have not seen that anywhere in the federal political sphere.

Politics

19 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.

Politics

19 h. ago Most of Australia’s Christmas dishes are adopted, but this one’s our own

Australian Christmas dishes? This is where we’re a little lacking – with one exception, and it comes in the form of a sweet, toothsome treat.

Politics

19 h. ago Call for transparency as NSW parliament prepares for historic debate

NSW MPs are being called on to reveal any meetings with gun lobbyists as the Minns government faces pushback from all sides of politics, including his own, on a bumper bill.

Politics

28 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.

Events

32 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.

Events

34 h. ago Fixers, ‘sensible Greens’ and falling stars: 2025’s best, worst and most embarrassing

Who croaked out a rendition of “It’s Time” with all the gusto of a nursing home singalong? We reveal all.

Politics

35 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.

Events