Arsonist jailed for 10 years over 1998 teen death
Gregory John Walker sentenced to 10 years, 9 months for manslaughter after Molotov cocktail killed 13-year-old Arthur Haines in 1998. Read the full story.
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Albanese rejects Bondi royal commission call
PM Anthony Albanese pushes back on politicisation of the Bondi attack as NSW's new protest ban laws face a constitutional challenge. Plus, MP travel perks cut and a rare pink platypus spotted.
Australia's NSW to ban 'globalise the intifada' slogan
New South Wales premier Chris Minns vows to outlaw the phrase, calling it 'hateful, violent rhetoric'. The move follows similar controversies in the UK and US. Read the full explainer.
NSW's rushed anti-protest laws face court challenge
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
Activist Groups Launch Constitutional Challenge to NSW Protest Laws
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
UK bans boiling lobsters alive in new animal welfare strategy
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
NSW Proposes New Gun Limits and Protest Curbs
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
NSW Pushes New Laws After Bondi Terror Attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
Labour's Animal Welfare Plan Sparks 'War on Countryside' Row
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Bondi Attack: Police Reveal 'Tennis Ball Bomb' and IS Video
New court documents detail NSW police allegations against the Bondi attackers, including an undetonated 'tennis ball bomb' and an Islamic State-inspired video manifesto. Read the full report.
Man charged over social media post inciting Cronulla violence
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an alleged social media post urging racist violence at Cronulla beach in the wake of the Bondi attack. Police vow zero tolerance.
NSW Passes New Gun Laws and Protest Restrictions
New South Wales parliament fast-tracks sweeping gun control measures and controversial protest bans in response to the Bondi attack. The reforms face opposition from the Nationals and Greens.
Farmers slam NSW's 'rushed' and 'unworkable' firearms laws
NSW Farmers accuse the Minns government of rushing unworkable firearms reforms, misleading farmers and failing to consult. Read their full critique.
Puppy farms, snares and trail hunting to be banned
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
Timeline of Antisemitic Incidents in Australia Since 2023
A detailed account of the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia over two years, leading to the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. Explore the timeline and official responses.
NSW Proposes New Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Junction terror attack, New South Wales announces sweeping new legislation to criminalise hate speech and the display of hate symbols. Learn the details and potential impact.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
New South Wales Bans Hate Speech and Symbols
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, NSW Premier announces sweeping new laws to ban hate speech and symbols. Read the full details of the proposed legislation.
NSW Premier's Protest Rhetoric Sows Community Division
The NSW Premier's inflammatory language on peaceful protests is condemned as divisive and unbecoming of his office. Read why community leaders are calling for a change in tone.
Seven men released from Sydney terror detention
Seven men detained under counter-terrorism powers in Sydney have been released without charge. NSW police admitted the justification for holding them 'no longer exists'. Read the full story.
NSW Premier Links Gaza Rallies to Bondi Terror Attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.
NSW Parliament recalled for urgent gun law debate
The NSW parliament will be recalled next week to debate urgent gun control legislation, with calls to remove recreational hunting as a valid reason for firearm ownership. Follow the latest developments.
Protest ban plan sparks outcry after Bondi shooting
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
Police watchdog recommends dismissal over unlawful arrest
A NSW police officer unlawfully arrested and choked a man, then tried to delete footage, a watchdog found. Two officers face dismissal and potential criminal charges. Read the full report.
Bondi Attack: NSW Premier Pledges Firearms Law Review
Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review gun laws. Data shows a 'frightening concentration' of firearm ownership in Sydney. Read the full analysis.
EU Waters Down 2035 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
Bondi officer loses eye, police response questioned
A young constable shot in the Bondi terror attack has lost sight in one eye. Questions mount over police resourcing at the Hanukah event. Read the latest updates.
Bondi gunman charged with 59 offences, including terrorism
The alleged Bondi terror attack gunman faces 59 charges as NSW recalls parliament for urgent gun law reforms. The community mourns as the 13th victim is named.
Minns Recalls Parliament to Strengthen NSW Gun Laws
NSW Premier Chris Minns is recalling parliament to enact stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and enhanced police powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full details.
Taekwondo teacher gets life for Sydney family murders
Kwang Kyung Yoo will die in prison for the horrific murders of a couple and their 7-year-old son in Sydney. The court heard jealousy over the family's success motivated the brutal killings.
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