‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban
Rushed laws that allow police to ban protest marches following terror attacks could prove to be divisive rather than calming, a senior legal figure warns.
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Vow to quash terrorism after Sydney ‘changed forever’
After pushing through emergency legislation to curb gun ownership and protests, a state premier is vowing not to let a terrorist attack divide Australians.
Man accused of praising Bondi attack had multiple guns
Firearms, ammunition and flags linked to banned terrorist organisations were found at the home of a man accused of praising the Bondi gunmen on social media.
Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes
States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.
‘Proud Jew’: victim lauded as Bondi tributes preserved
Political leaders are reassuring a shattered Jewish community that Australia is their home as a young victim of the Bondi massacre is remembered.
‘Keep people safe’: guns, rallies reined in after Bondi
Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre.
Failed pipe bombs among new Bondi massacre allegations
Previously unpublished allegations about the extent of planning behind the Bondi massacre and failed efforts to detonate bombs have been released.
Slogans and imagery targeted in clamp down on protests
A tough-talking premier intent on stopping violence after the Bondi massacre says protests are to blame for volatility as his Labor credentials are questioned
Slogans and imagery targeted in clamp down on protests
A tough-talking premier intent on stopping violence after the Bondi massacre says protests are to blame for volatility as his Labor credentials are questioned
Tears flow as community mourns Bondi massacre victims
A devastated community is mourning those killed in a shooting rampage at Bondi Beach as loved ones of the victims say they have been robbed of their happiness.
‘Kiara deserved justice’: months jail over mum’s death
The grieving family of a woman killed by her partner's homemade gun says the man's "lenient" three-month prison sentence sends a dangerous message.
‘Lethal weapons’: 3D-printed guns test limits for cops
More than 1000 firearms and parts seized in nationwide raids include hundreds of 3D-printed items police say are increasing in quality and pose a bigger threat.
Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings
Linked to the shocking Wieambilla shootings, a conspiracy theorist has pleaded guilty to a watered down charge under a plea deal in the United States.
‘Lower the aggro’: lawyers clash over accused shooter
As a man faced court on a raft of charges, including shooting with intent to murder, a battle broke out between two lawyers trying to represent him.
MP’s unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests
Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.
Alleged gunman charged after street shooting spree
A man will face court on a raft of charges including shooting with intent to murder after allegedly spraying a busy Sydney shopping strip with bullets.
Two dead, suspect shot in attack near UK synagogue
Two people are dead and three others are seriously wounded after a car and stabbing attack near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England.
Bullet holes but no motive after street shooting spree
Police are scratching their heads over why a man opened fire and began randomly shooting on a busy shopping strip, forcing terrified locals to run for cover.
Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting
A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.
When police could draw ‘line in sand’ in Freeman hunt
Dezi Freeman remains at large four weeks after allegedly killing two police, as a retired detective says rising costs could lead to a cut back in the search.
Former commando denied bail over drugs and gun charges
A former elite soldier accused of possessing 45 grams of meth was caught up in a police raid while trying to buy drugs for his own use, a judge has heard.
Aussie duo nabbed over weapons supply to foreign rebels
A two-year investigation has resulted in two Australian men facing allegations of trafficking firearms and ammunition to a violent paramilitary group overseas.
Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt
Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.
US National Guard troops in Washington to carry weapons
Some National Guard units patrolling Washington at the direction of US President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms.
Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest
A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.
Three dead in Texas parking lot shooting, man arrested
Police say three people are dead after a shooting in Austin, Texas, and a man has been arrested.
Police hunt ex-soldier after four shot dead in US bar
Authorities have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old former soldier suspected of killing four people in a shooting at a bar in Montana.
Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower
Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.
Man jailed for ‘terrifying’ trade in military rifles
A man kept in his home a large amount of cannabis, almost 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and four semi-automatic rifles on behalf of a drug ring, a judge has heard.
Coroner slams evidence, rules shooting death accidental
Witnesses to young woman's fatal shooting gave inconsistent or "reprehensible" evidence to protect friends or family from criminal charges, a coroner found.
Murder charge for man who allegedly shot dead policeman
Murder and assault charges have been laid against a man who allegedly fatally shot an experienced and respected police officer at a rural property.