Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
A Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
Canberra Times readers argue John Howard is not positioned to lecture PM Albanese on security failures, drawing parallels to Israeli leader Netanyahu's record. The letters also cover Bondi, Summernats, and climate threats.
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg accuses the Albanese Government of being 'asleep' on radical Islamist threats and demands a Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read his full critique.
Detective Senior Constable Cesar Barraza fired the shots that stopped the alleged Bondi gunmen. Two other officers face a long recovery after being critically injured in the line of duty. Read the full story.
The Albanese government has unveiled nearly $700 million in new funding for Canberra's national institutions and infrastructure in its mid-year budget update. Key projects include the National Gallery roof, War Memorial redevelopment, and Lake Burley Grif
Deputy PM Richard Marles concedes more action is needed to combat anti-Semitism, acknowledging the Jewish community's shattered sense of security after the Bondi terror attack.
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
Canberra's shooting community reacts to national cabinet's proposed firearms law changes, arguing limits on ownership could harm sport and farming. Read the local impact.
As tributes flow for Bondi victims, serious questions emerge for security agencies and political leadership. The Albanese government faces a defining test amid rising anti-Semitism.
Following the Bondi terror attack, letters to the editor reveal public praise for a hero shop owner, frustration over political point-scoring, and urgent calls to combat antisemitism.
Naveed Akram, 24, has emerged from a coma, allowing counter-terror police their first chance to question him over the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. The nation mourns its deadliest anti-Semitic attack.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley establishes a new Coalition taskforce to combat anti-Semitism, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to act decisively. Full details on the political clash.
Queensland MP and former officer Janelle Poole gives a moving speech in Parliament, honouring the bravery of police who confronted the Bondi Junction attacker. Read her powerful words.
One of the Bondi Beach terror attack suspects was investigated by ASIO in 2019 for links to Islamic extremism. Details emerge as the nation mourns 15 victims.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says the Albanese government failed to combat rising antisemitism ahead of the Bondi terror attack. She demands urgent action on a special envoy's report.
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
A major NSW Police operation in South West Sydney has resulted in 65 arrests and 90 charges. The two-day crackdown targeted organised crime and public shootings.
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
A man has been hospitalised after a shooting on a rural road near Murwillumbah. Police have blocked Tyalgum Rd and urge drivers to avoid the area. Stay updated.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
The Australian government commits $467 million to Bruce Highway safety works, but critics argue more comprehensive upgrades are needed to address Queensland's growing transport demands.
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
Two men face assault charges following separate incidents involving women aboard a cruise ship docked in Sydney. One was refused bail, the other granted conditional release.