Planned protest prevented from going ahead after Bondi attack | Evening News Bulletin 27 November 2025

A planned protest at Cronulla Beach prevented from going ahead after the Bondi attack; the United States says it won't be following Israel in recognising Somaliland; and five yachts compete for line honours in this year's Sydney to Hobart.

Severe weather warnings as fires and floods threaten parts of the country; a mosque bombing in Syria leaves at least eight people dead; first supermaxi drops out of the Sydney to Hobart

Australians expected to spend more than $3.1 billion on Boxing Day sales; Ukraine's President set to meet Trump in Florida this weekend; Boxing Day Ashes test sets a new attendance record for the MCG.

Police appeal for information about a person of interest in the Christmas Day arson attack; Extreme weather warnings across the country; And in sport, LawConnect leads the fleet as the 80th annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets underway.

Investigations continue into a suspected antisemitic attack in Melbourne; Australians warned about Boxing Day scams; And in sport, the 80th Sydney Hobart Yacht Race about to get underway.

Renewed calls for a royal commission into antisemitism, Pope Leo the 14th urges an end to fighting in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Christmas address, The fourth Ashes Test to get underway.

Thousands line up for community Christmas lunches around the country; A car burned in a suspected antisemitic arson attack in Melbourne; 129 boats preparing for this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

NSW Police Commissioner bans protests in greater Sydney for 14 days, Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in all conflicts during Christmas, Australia opts for pace-only attack in Boxing Day Test as spinner left out.

Western Australia man charged over antisemitic posts on social media, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, And in cricket Ben Stokes defends England as Ashes partying claims investigated

The Prime Minister announces special honours list for Bondi massacre heroes; Palestinian officials denounce new Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank; And in sport, Shane Warne's memory and legacy to be honored at first Ashes Test at the MCG since his untimely death.