WA Man charged over antisemitic posts on social media | Morning Bulletin 25 December 2025

Western Australia man charged over antisemitic posts on social media, Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, And in cricket Ben Stokes defends England as Ashes partying claims investigated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

NSW Premier welcomes passage of gun control laws in state's upper house; The US and Iran trade barbs at the UN Security Council over nuclear talks; And in sport, Strong winds predicted for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

New South Wales parliament passes gun and protest laws prompted by the Bondi attack; Russia launches large-scale attacks across 13 regions of Ukraine; Pat Cummins to miss the remaining Tests of the Ashes series.

The New South Wales Premier defends new anti-protest measures after the Bondi shooting; the federal government says reforms are responding to the motive and method of Bondi attackers; the vice-captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team admits she is going through the toughest period of her career.

The Prime Minister says further steps are being taken to remove guns off the streets after the Bondi attack; new anti-protest measures in New South Wales face a legal challenge; and in cricket, Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test announced.

New South Wales Parliament debates new laws after the Bondi attack; Denmark's disputes Donald Trump's new special envoy to Greenland; Nick Kyrgios misses out on the first round of wildcards for the Australian Open.

Anthony Albanese says he understands the anger in the community after the Bondi terror attack; New South Wales, Victoria and the federal government outline new hate speech measures; and in the A-League, the Wellington Phoenix are back in finals contention.

Criticism of proposed protest laws following the Bondi attack; the federal government proposes domestic gas reservation policy; and in football, Sam Kerr leads the way as Chelsea triumphs over Liverpool.

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.