Critics warn banning protests will not curb antisemitism | Midday News Bulletin 20 December 2025

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.

The Prime Minister announces a five-point plan to crack down on hate in Australia; The United Nations says aid operations in Gaza are at risk of collapse; Nathan Lyon spins the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on its head.

The youngest victim of the Bondi mass shooting to be farewelled today, amid anger over the government's response to antisemitism; Fears an Australian man's been killed in Ukraine; Sam Kerr back to her big-game best.

The PM pays tribute to the victims of the Bondi shooting at a Ceremony of Remembrance, Nick Reiner is formally charged with killing his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, St Kilda's Max King expected to return to full training next year following surgery.

The New South Wales parliament to be recalled after the Bondi attack; The Venezuelan government designated a foreign terrorist organisation; Usman Khawaja in form for Australia on day one of the Adelaide Ashes test.