December 24, 2025 – Australia Headlines

Story gist: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a special honours list to recognize acts of bravery during the Bondi terrorist attack.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes PM Albanese’s announcement of a special honours list for bravery amid the ‘Bondi terrorist attack,’ focusing on heroism. Centrist outlets absent, leaving moderate perspective unrepresented. Right-leaning Australian briefly notes ‘Bondi honours plan’ but prioritizes passage of ‘tough’ protests and guns legislation in NSW upper house, stressing law-and-order achievements.

Story gist: Authorities issued flood watches for north-west Queensland and the Northern Territory after monsoon rains arrived post-Christmas. Storms prompted flight delays and cancellations at Brisbane Airport.

Bias summary: Left-leaning ABC frames rains positively as the ‘best Christmas gift’ despite flood watch, softening threat tone. Center Weatherzone neutrally reports monsoon triggering watches in NT and QLD without emphasis. Right-leaning Courier Mail highlights disruptions like Brisbane flight delays and cancellations, emphasizing impacts over weather benefits. All cover same warnings but vary in tone and focus.

Story gist: New South Wales parliament passed new gun and protest laws following Bondi attacks after a marathon debate.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames laws as ‘controversial,’ emphasizing debate and controversy. Center 9News highlights Premier’s endorsement of ‘toughest gun restrictions’ and impending changes, supportive tone on reforms. Right-leaning Australian shifts focus to Prime Minister addressing ‘root causes’ of Bondi massacre, omitting state laws and implying inadequate response.