Morning everyone. Our top story sheds new light on the investigation into the Bondi terror attack. We have spoken with police and hotel staff in the Philippines, who say that the alleged gunmen spent their entire four-week visit to the country staying in the same city and did not venture far from their hotel.
We also have more heart-rending reporting on survivors and victims of the atrocity, and analysis on the political divides that have immediately appeared over the response.
Elsewhere: hackers have accessed Pornhub subscribers’ search history, Nick Reiner has appeared in court on murder charges for allegedly killing his parents, and we pick over the intriguing first day of the third Ashes test.
Australia
‘She never gives up’ | The grandfather of one of the survivors of the Bondi attack has praised her for her bravery in rushing to protect young children coming under fire. Alex Kleytman, another member of the Jewish community attending Sunday’s event at Bondi, was not so lucky but his widow, Larisa, said the words of the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor live on through his writing.
Philippines clues | The Bondi terror attack suspects spent their entire four-week visit to the Philippines in Davao City, rarely leaving their hotel expect for an hour or so at a time, and never talking to any other guests or receiving visitors, according to Filipino police and hotel staff.
Albanese ‘responsible’ | Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has claimed Anthony Albanese is personally responsible for the 15 deaths in the Bondi terror attack, as the prime minister lays the blame on “perverse ideology, a terrorist ideology”. And Andrew Hastie’s response to the Bondi attack shows how he has explicitly and repeatedly sought to link it to immigration.
In other news
Exclusive | A lobbying firm with high-profile defence industry clients will sponsor the launch of a Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group, in what an integrity expert says may be a breach of official rules.
‘Last chance school’ | As HSC results come out in New South Wales today, sisters Trevanna and Deslie Ahoy tell Indigenous affairs reporter Ella Archibald-Binge how they have navigated parental loss, housing insecurity and pregnancy while graduating.
World
Flu surge | An intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.
Abramovich order | The UK will formally issue instructions to transfer £2.5bn ($A5bn) from Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC to humanitarian causes in Ukraine, telling the billionaire to commit the funds or face court action. After months of debate, EU leaders will decide later today whether or not to use billions of dollars’ worth of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Russian intelligence has targeted Belgian politicians to try to stop the transfer.
Netflix poised | Warner Bros Discovery is poised to tell shareholders to reject Paramount’s $US108bn hostile bid, according to reports, clearing the way for Netflix to proceed with its buyout of the Hollywood film and TV group.
Rob Reiner death | Nick Reiner, son of famed director Rob Reiner, has appeared in court charged with the murder of his parents.
Pornhub hack | Hackers have accessed the search history and viewing habits of premium users of Pornhub, one of the world’s most popular pornography websites, and are trying to extort cash from its Canadian owners.
Full Story
The Bondi attack suspects and what we know so far
Our crime reporter Nini Bucci tells Reged Ahmad what we know so far about the Bondi attack suspects. Along with Jordyn Beazley and Ariel Bogle, Nino has also written a piece examining the background of Naveed and Sajid Akram and what may have driven the quiet young bricklayer and India immigrant to allegedly carry out such a massacre.
In-depth
Anthony Albanese is at risk of allowing retail politics “master” John Howard to make the political running with his derision for Labor’s proposals for tighter gun laws, Sarah Martin writes, shifting the debate to a culture war over antisemitism.
Not the news
What are the kitchen items you most need to take with you to your holiday rental? Elizabeth Quinn has some suggestions for whether you’re flying light (an immersion heater to make sure you can heat drinks), packing luggage (your favourite knife is an essential), or driving (food processor).
Sport
The Ashes | A brilliant century by Alex Carey steadied the ship for Australia after England failed to capitalise on a good start by their bowlers. But Carey was arguably fortunate not to be dismissed for 72 thanks to a Snicko malfunction.
Football | There are two Carabao Cup quarter-finals this morning with Manchester City v Brentford, and Newcastle v Fulham. We have a live blog up. And you can follow the WCL action live, too.
Football | Fifa has announced a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for next year’s tournament, with the champions set to take home US$50m ($76m).
Media roundup
Australia’s spy agency advised NSW police that they had interviewed Bondi suspect Naveed Akram about possible radical Islamist activities well before his father was granted a gun licence, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Anthony Albanese’s alleged failings on curbing antisemitism is the focus of much of the Australian’s coverage with Josh Frydenberg’s outburst given prominence along with a comment piece claiming the prime minister has “fluffed his lines”. Two prominent Carlton families are “at war” over Tom Silvagni’s rape conviction, the Herald Sun claims. David Jones is closing two more stores in New South Wales as losses mount, the Telegraph reports.
What’s happening today
Brisbane | Race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman is due to speak at a union forum.
Sydney | Judgment expected at NSW supreme court in car dealers action against GM for shutting down Holden brand in Australia.
Education | HSC results will be released for New South Wales.
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