A rabbi's car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in Melbourne's St Kilda East. Police are searching for a homeless man to assist the investigation. Community leaders have spoken out following the attack.
An 18-year-old Canberra man faces court accused of performing Nazi salutes at shopping centres and defacing ANU buildings with neo-Nazi stickers. Police warn of radicalisation signs.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 26. From driving offences to assault charges, see who faced the magistrate.
Police continue the search for a knifeman after a fatal stabbing in Perth's Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The victim was found in a shopping centre carpark.
Plans for the Newcastle Ocean Baths cafe reveal potential alcohol sales and a rooftop terrace. The council's management plan outlines hours and capacity as community debate continues.
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
Canberra Times readers debate Trump's Greenland envoy, ACT pool closures, budget debt, and flag displays in a lively letters section. Read the full community discussion.
Analysis of 2025's political winners and losers. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese capitalised on a fractured Liberal Party, while the Coalition's energy policy chaos and internal strife marked a disastrous year. Read the full breakdown.
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury criticises NSW's post-Bondi protest laws as a 'knee-jerk reaction' while supporting tighter gun controls and a review of anti-vilification laws in the territory.
Following the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government has passed decisive legislation for gun control and protest limits. Read why public safety must come first.
A Canberra public servant sacked for making frequent, unsubstantiated complaints has lost his unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found his behaviour was 'vexatious and malicious'.
Security expert Clive Williams argues the Bondi Archer Park massacre reveals a structural gap in handling sociologically motivated violence, not an ASIO failure. Discover the real solutions.
As courts close for Christmas, key cases from the Illawarra region include a high-profile drink driver, a shooting, and a guilty plea for a $100k theft. Read the details.
Following a violent weekend in Alice Springs, calls intensify for PM Anthony Albanese to implement urgent measures. The community demands action on youth crime and bail laws.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
A violent incident at Hakea Prison on Christmas Eve left two officers injured, highlighting the severe overcrowding crisis at the WA facility. Read the latest on safety concerns.
Outraged families staged a 'Tinsel' protest at Cairns court, demanding justice for victims of violent crime. They claim sentences are too lenient. Read the full story.
A look back at February 2025 in Canberra: The Balloon Spectacular moves, a major health funding announcement, and the arrival of the Hells Angels. See the key events that shaped the capital.
A Canberra resident battles a bogus $141 parking fine after a single-letter typo on a number plate. Discover the widespread issue of withdrawn infringements in the ACT.
Federal Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen has died at age 53 following a private battle with cancer. The former paediatrician and Higgins representative is mourned by colleagues and constituents.
A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to produce records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, in a defamation lawsuit. The case, filed by an accuser, could reveal new details about their association.
The federal government accelerates a national hate crime database following the Bondi Junction terror attack. Learn about the new measures and community safety plans.
Premier Peter Malinauskas and state leaders share heartfelt Christmas messages, reflecting on peace, compassion, and family values for the festive season.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
A Perth man faces court after police allegedly found terrorist flags, firearms, and a bomb-making shopping list in his home following online posts praising the Bondi attack. Read the full details.
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
Police discovered a bound and gagged stabbing victim in a Reid unit after nearby workers heard cries for help. A man has been charged, while a female suspect remains at large.
Cairns Mayor Terry James has publicly rejected a parliamentary submission by the Crime and Corruption Commission, claiming it misrepresents corruption risks in local government. Read the full story.
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 24, including traffic offences, theft, and bail applications. Read the full list of outcomes.