Guardian Australia

Guns, terror symbols, protests and hate speech: NSW is pushing through changes after Bondi – so what are they?
The Liberals say they will support the legislation, but parts have been opposed by the Nationals and Greens. Here’s what is being proposed
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8 min read
Origin Energy to face court over 77,000 alleged law breaches after taking millions from welfare recipients
Regulator says ex-customers allegedly affected by Centrepay scandal were already ‘likely experiencing economic vulnerability’
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5 min read
A key piece of Port Arthur-era gun reform remains unfinished. Could it have helped prevent the Bondi attack?
National register would have allowed police to better assess risk posed by alleged Bondi shooters before attack, expert says
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6 min read
The 25 best Australian books of 2025
Just in time for last-minute gifts: Guardian Australia critics and staff pick out the best books of the year, featuring Helen Garner, Dominic Amerena, Evelyn Araluen and more
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19 min read
Former Townsville mayor claimed to have epilepsy in endorsement of wellness bracelet sold by business linked to his partner
Exclusive: Queensland corruption body investigation into Troy Thompson found ‘no direct evidence’ to support claims he was diagnosed with the condition
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4 min read
Fake Minns, altered images and psyop theories: Bondi attack misinformation shows AI’s power to confuse
For now many fakes are easy to spot. But audiences could find it increasingly difficult to tell fact from fiction as tech improves
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5 min read
The quiet bricklayer, his father and a leave of absence: the duo accused of killing 15 people in Bondi
Police allege Sajid and Naveed Akram committed Australia’s worst terrorist attack. Investigators are likely considering if an alarm bell should have sounded
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7 min read
Data reveals Sydney’s ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership ahead of the Bondi terror attack
Chris Minns vows to review gun laws, with thousands of licensed firearms located in the state’s major cities
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7 min read
Mining company claims government didn’t follow proper process for Aboriginal heritage protection order
Regis Resources told a federal court hearing the partial protection order, which blocks construction of a planned tailings dam, would make its development unviable
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6 min read
Labor asks watchdog to advise on overhauling travel perks for politicians as backlash grows
Sussan Ley offers bipartisan truce to work on reform as attorney general Michelle Rowland refers expenses for independent audit
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6 min read