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No retreat on Bondi terror: Jews pray for turning point

Faith leaders have sought to reassure Australia's shattered Jewish community and say they must stand up to the evil of anti-Semitism.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

Australia is reeling from the worst terrorist attack on home soil. Could it have been prevented?

With 15 civilians and one gunman dead so far, and another 40 people injured, Australia is reeling from its worst act of terrorism on home soil. Two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community gathering to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Archer Park on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

Cricket commentator Michael Vaughan says hearing gunshots at Bondi was ‘terrifying’

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has described hearing gunshots during the terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi beach as ‘terrifying’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2025

Bondi Beach gunman 'was investigated over links to Islamic State terror cell'

Naveed Akram was injured and taken to hospital under police guard but is expected to survive

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Heading away for the holidays? Here’s how to plan for fires

Christmas is the time when Australia’s population is on the move. Many travel to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, and enjoy a well-earned break. This means roads are busy, tourist hotspots are teeming and our focus shifts to gifts, meals and winding down.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform and therefore should not have to comply with the under-16s social media account ban.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025

Sydney’s Jewish Community Reacts To Bondi Beach Terror Attack: ‘We Are Broken’

“We have to grieve. We have to process this. It has fundamentally changed this country.”

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 15, 2025

Aussie shares dip, miners tumble on grim China data

Weakness in iron ore, gold and copper miners has weighed on the local bourse, wiping most of the sector's previous week of gains in a single session.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

ASX shares slide to seven-year low after damning report

ASX Limited shares have fallen to their lowest level since 2018 after the market regulator said it would require it to hold another $150 million in capital.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

Bondi beach was a laid-back haven before a mass shooting horror unfolded

A Hanukkah celebration on warm summer's evening at Sydney's Bondi Beach became a scene of horror on Sunday when gunmen opened fire, causing chaos and fear

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025