As funerals commence for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, one of the men allegedly responsible for the shooting, Naveed Akram, has regained consciousness in hospital and is under police guard. At the same time, more information about the father and son has been reported. Police confirmed that both 24-year-old Naveed, and his father, 50-year-old Sajid, travelled to the Philippines last month, although for what reason remains unclear. And the prime minister said in a press conference that there is evidence the alleged shooters may have been inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State. Rabbi Eli Schlanger remembered as ‘a great leader’ at first funeral for victims of Bondi terror attack Bondi terror attack: alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines before ‘Isis-inspired’ shooting

As the Jewish community continues to grieve after the Bondi beach terror attack, attention also turns to how another act of violent hate can be stopped from happening again. That includes a focus on antisemitism and a change to our gun laws. Investigations reporter Ariel Bogle and political editor Tom McIlroy speak to Reged Ahmad about the data showing Sydney has a ‘frightening concentration’ of gun ownership and why the pressure is on the prime minister to do more to make the Jewish community feel safe

Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Taha Hashim to preview the third Test in Adelaide. Do England rip up their Bazball gameplan or double down against Australia?

It’s been more than 24 hours since two gunmen fired into crowds at Bondi beach, and a clearer picture is emerging. Senior reporter Ben Doherty speaks to Reged Ahmad about what we now know about the alleged gunmen, the grief and fear expressed by the Jewish community and the prime minister’s promise to examine Australia’s gun laws

Just before 7pm on Sunday, two alleged gunmen, a father and son, attacked a Hanukah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney. At the time of recording, 16 people between the ages of 10 and 87 have been confirmed killed – including one of the gunmen – and at least 42 people are being treated for injuries in hospital. Anthony Albanese says the attack was ‘deliberately targeted at the Jewish community’ and the NSW police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, has confirmed the shooting has been declared a terrorist incident. Senior reporter Ben Doherty speaks to Reged Ahmad about what he saw on Bondi beach last night and what we know happened

In 1994, Ivan Milat was jailed for life for the murder of seven backpackers, whose bodies were found in the remote Belanglo state forest in the New South Wales southern highlands. Milat died in jail in 2019, aged 74. Now, a NSW parliamentary inquiry into unsolved murders and long-term missing cases from 1965 to 2010 could link many more victims to the infamous serial killer. NSW correspondent Anne Davies speaks to Reged Ahmad about why it’s estimated Milat could have murdered more than 80 people and the continued efforts by victims’ family members to uncover the truth

This week, Donald Trump described Europe as ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’ and warned of ‘civilisational collapse’ on the continent due to immigration. His administration also published its blueprint for national security, which suggests that democracy might not be as important to the Trump White House as it has been for previous administrations. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the US military scholar Joseph Stieb about the Trump administration’s national security strategy

What lessons from 2025 can Labor and the Coalition take into their summer break? After a landslide election win, will Albanese maintain his lead in the polls and use the momentum to achieve ambitious reform? And can the Liberals come back into public favour? Niki Savva, award-winning author of Earthquake: The Election that Shook Australia, joins Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry in this bumper final episode for 2025. The Barries will return to your feed in February 2026

As the year rounds to a close, Anthony Albanese has been on a victory lap, while the Coalition continues to pick up the pieces after a bruising election defeat. But as Labor has slowly been delivering election promises, is there a disconnect between Albanese’s cautious approach and the way Australians feel about their lives? Bridie Jabour talks to the editor, Lenore Taylor, and deputy editors Patrick Keneally and Gabrielle Jackson about Labor’s ambitions, the Coalition’s existential crisis and the stories that will define the year to come

Former pilot Greg Lynn has had his conviction for murdering an elderly camper in the Victorian high country overturned in a stunning decision made by Victoria’s highest court. Justice and courts reporter, Nino Bucci, speaks to Reged Ahmad about why Lynn’s conviction was overturned and what happened inside the courtroom when the decision was handed down

The communications and sport minister, Anika Wells, should be flying high this week spruiking Australia’s world-first social media ban – instead she is defending her use of travel entitlements. Political editor Tom McIlroy joins Reged Ahmad to discuss whether this latest controversy will see a change to politicians’ perks