Nationwide vigils for Bondi Beach victims and survivors | Morning News Bulletin 22 December 2025

Nationwide vigils held for the victims and survivors of the Bondi mass shooting; Nine people killed after gunmen open fire at a bar in South Africa; Mitchell Starc bowls Australia to an Ashes series win.

Anthony Albanese announces a probe into law enforcement and intelligence agencies in wake of Bondi massacre; Another oil tanker has been seized by the US off the coast of Venezuela; And in tennis, Kyrgios given wildcard entry into Brisbane International.

A rabbi says today marks an important moment in the national grieving after the Bondi terror attack; concern over proposed laws targeting protesters following the Bondi shooting; and in boxing, a former heavyweight champion defeats a social media star-turned-fighter.

National memorial events held one week on from the Bondi shooting; further steps taken to advance Ukraine peace talks; and in cricket, Australia close to Ashes victory.

The Prime Minister declares a National Day of Reflection to mark a week since the Bondi massacre; Israel strikes a school in Gaza killing at least five people; And in sport, the Olympic torch returns to Italy.

Critics warn banning protests will not curb antisemitism; The US strikes IS targets in Syria; And in football, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim says he's unaffected by the protests of a star player's brother.

The Opposition says Albanese government not fast enough with post-Bondi security reforms; The EU to give Ukraine an additional $160 billion; And in cricket, Australia tighten Ashes grip as Travis Head posts fourth Adelaide century.

More details emerge about Albanese's newly announced national gun buyback; A manual vote count underway in Honduras after presidential elections in November; Melbourne City upbeat about Mathew Leckie's post-surgery return.

A day of reflection on the Bondi terror attack set for December 21st; Jacinta Allan confirms her husband pulled over for drink driving; The South-east Melbourne Phoenix celebrating a dramatic win in basketball.

In this bulletin, Jewish leaders describe the Prime Minister's anti-Semitism plan as "first step"; a doctor jailed in France for poisoning patients; and in sport, the National Rugby League bans major player agents in end-of-year sanctions.