Ownership cutback triggers cross-border firearms flow Australia's toughest firearm ownership laws have triggered a mass relocation of weapons across state borders as owners scramble to comply with the new rules. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct A corruption watchdog has cleared police over an investigation into events before a double murder and launched a misconduct probe over the killer's gun licence. AAP · Jun 25, 2025
Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter An internal investigation into the murder of a mother and daughter has found eight police missed crucial red flags and did not perform their duties as required. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
Domestic violence accused to lose access to guns People who receive a formal complaint of family violence would have their guns removed under planned changes announced by the WA government. AAP · Jun 2, 2024
Behind every statistic there is someone like Jenny or Gretl. Their friends and family say things must change Unheeded warnings and outdated gun laws are being scrutinised in the aftermath of another domestic violence tragedy in Perth The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
Probe pressure builds on police over lead up to murders A push is mounting for an independent probe into the actions of police before a double murder after the killer's family said they kept trying to warn officers. AAP · May 28, 2024
Perth double murder: WA police launch investigation after killer’s daughter claims officers ‘ignored’ warnings Ariel Bombara said she contacted police three times to ‘raise the alarm’ about Mark Bombara before Jenny and Gretl Petelczyc were shot The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024
Daughter's torment: we warned police about killer dad The daughter of a gunman who murdered two women in their home says she lived in fear of her father and tried to warn police about his weapons. AAP · May 28, 2024