FEAR & GREED | Business News Afternoon Report | Bondi death toll rises
Dec 15, 2025
The podcast discusses the tragic rise in the Bondi death toll, with shocking details about the victims, including an 87-year Holocaust survivor. Ongoing investigations reveal firearm seizures linked to a young gunman. The Prime Minister signals a push for tougher gun laws following the incident. In business news, the ASX slumps due to a commodity sell-off, affecting major mining stocks. Additionally, ASB faces a hefty fine for compliance failures, and the shocking news of director Rob Reiner's suspected double homicide adds a somber note.
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Bondi Mass Shooting Scale
- A mass shooting at Bondi targeting a Hanukkah celebration left 16 dead and 40 injured, including police officers and a child.
- The attack involved multiple firearms and improvised explosive devices, prompting a joint counter-terrorism investigation.
Call For Tougher Gun Laws
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signalled willingness to tighten gun laws after revelations about a shooter holding multiple registered weapons.
- He convened national cabinet briefings and urged a national candle vigil to show solidarity with victims at 6.47pm.
Commodity Slump Hits ASX
- The ASX 200 fell 0.7% as commodity prices slipped, with copper and iron ore declines hitting miners like BHP and Rio Tinto.
- Sectors diverged: consumer discretionary rose while banks and miners mostly fell, and DroneShield rebounded strongly.