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
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 Their friends and family say things must change Unheeded warnings and outdated gun laws are being scrutinised in the aftermath of another domestic violence tragedy in Perth The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
WA minister says threshold for police intervention must be lower after Perth shooting double murder Paul Papalia flags changes to ‘inadequate’ laws following claims that police were warned about killer Mark Bombara’s arsenal of firearms The Guardian - AU · May 29, 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
WA premier Roger Cook says murder of mother and daughter in Perth home ‘senseless’ and ‘chilling’ Gunman shot Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc, aged 59 and 18, at Floreat home where it’s believed his ex-wife was staying, before taking his own life The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2024