December 20, 2025 – Australia Headlines

1Epstein files partially released by US Department of Justice

Story gist: The US Department of Justice partially released files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The documents include thousands of pages and photos involving Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Michael Jackson.
Left
Trump over-promises and under-delivers with heavily redacted Epstein cache
— The Guardian
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Center
Live updates: Thousands of Epstein files released including photos of Clinton, Andrew and Michael Jackson
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes Trump’s over-promising and heavy redactions, framing the release as a failure. Center BBC provides neutral live updates highlighting volume of files and specific photos of Clinton, Andrew, and Jackson. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential emphasis on Democratic figures like Clinton or defenses against Trump criticism.

2Two girls were separated from their dad at Bondi. It’s a scene that is hard to forget

Story gist: Two girls were separated from their father amid chaos at Bondi following the April 13 Bondi Junction stabbing attack that killed six. Police said the attacker visited a Philippines firearms shop beforehand. MP Allegra Spender faced a tense public exchange at Bondi.
Left
Alleged Bondi beach gunman visited firearms shop during Philippines visit, local police say
— The Guardian
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Center
‘Huge range of emotions’ spill out as Allegra Spender targeted in tense exchange at Bondi
— SBS Australia
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes gunman’s firearms shop visit, suggesting interest in weapons despite knife attack. Center SBS highlights ‘huge range of emotions’ in tense political confrontation with centrist MP Allegra Spender, focusing on public sentiment. Right-leaning outlets absent, missing potential frames on mental health issues, police heroism, or security lapses.

3Bondi shooting as it happened: PM says Australia to establish national gun buyback scheme; men arrested in Liverpool had no confirmed links to Bondi gunmen, police say

Story gist: Australian Prime Minister announced a national gun buyback scheme after a shooting at Bondi Beach. Police stated men arrested in Liverpool had no confirmed links to the Bondi gunmen.
Left
Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack
— The Guardian
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Center
Albanese announces national gun buyback scheme
— The Conversation
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize drama, labeling the incident a ‘terror attack’ and calling the buyback the ‘biggest in 30 years.’ Center outlets like The Conversation report neutrally on Prime Minister Albanese’s announcement. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting potential skepticism on gun control effectiveness or policy implications.