The World Today

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Bondi heroes to be honoured with awards

The Prime Minister has asked called for community members and first responders who showed bravery during the Bondi attack to receive awards.

12-24
24:55

NSW laws set for court challenge

Contentious laws on the table after the Bondi terror attack look set for a Supreme Court challenge.

12-23
25:28

NSW debates tough laws after Bondi attack

NSW Parliament recalled to debate tough new laws in the wake of the Bondi shooting.

12-22
24:42

Day of reflection for Bondi victims

The Albanese Government has announced a day of reflection will be held on Sunday for victims of the Bondi attack, the Commonwealth will also launch a firearms buy-back scheme, in response to the shooting.

12-19
25:32

News laws proposed to tackle antisemitism

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a crackdown on hate speech and those who call for violence, in a series of laws proposed to tackle antisemitism.

12-18
26:47

Police charge Bondi gunman

Charges have been laid against the surviving gunman from the Bondi terrorist attack, 24-year-old Naveed Akram.

12-17
25:19

Bondi mourners call for unity

A second day of mourning is well underway for the victim's of Bondi shooting. Amid the shocked disbelief - and anger - there is hope among those who want to see the community come together to overcome hatred.

12-16
25:45

Australia mourns Bondi terror attack

A terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi sparks an outpouring of grief and anger.

12-15
24:53

Showdown over hospital funding

As the nation's health ministers battle with the Commonwealth today for extra hospital funding, new figures show more than 3,000 aged care patients are stranded in public hospitals.

12-12
25:32

Greg Lynn murder conviction set aside, re-trial ordered

A re-trial has been ordered for former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn over the alleged murder of Carol Clay in Victoria's high country in 2020, with a panel of three judges today setting aside his conviction.

12-11
25:22

Teens react to social media ban

Australia's social media ban begins today as teenagers across the country adjust to the new era.

12-10
25:37

Will the RBA offer a Christmas rate cut?

It's the last rates decision of the year today, and with inflation still unwieldy, families, trying to save their dollars this Christmas may be disappointed.

12-09
25:20

Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has joined One Nation after weeks of speculation.

12-08
25:23

Minister responds to damning private health report

The Federal Health Minister has promised to introduce a new bill in parliament to help take the sting out of pricey private health coverage, following a report from Australia's peak medical body that private health insurance is failing to deliver value for money.

12-05
25:16

Meta ban hits young Australians

A generation of kids social media accounts will be silenced today ahead of the government's teen ban

12-04
25:49

Bruce Lehrmann appeal dismissed

Bruce Lehrmann loses his bid to appeal a court finding that, on balance of probabilities, he raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.

12-03
25:23

Government walks back guard rails in AI plan

The government's light touch on Artificial Intelligence welcomed by digital industries, with AI to be managed through existing laws.

12-02
25:22

Energy grid warning over infrastructure gap

The east coast energy grid is not ready for the closure of coal-fired power plants, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator, bringing a heightened risk of blackouts.

12-01
25:21

Hong Kong death toll climbs to 94

The death toll in the Hong Kong tower blaze is now 94, amid questions over the city's widespread use of combustible bamboo in construction - could it mark the end of the centuries old building tradition?

11-28
25:22

Dozens dead in Hong Kong apartment fires

Dozens of people have been killed after multiple high-rise apartment buildings caught fire in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon.

11-27
25:35

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