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Age writer Stephen Brook.

Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories

As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.

  • Stephen Brook

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The flower memorial for massacre victims at Bondi Beach.

As a Jew who knows antisemitism, I need answers, not the stifling of free speech

We’ve heard calls not only to investigate how the Bondi massacre occurred but to place universities, protest movements and migrants under suspicion.

  • Max Kaiser
Anthony Albanese announced that Virginia Bell would be at the head of the royal commission.

After the political storm, calm?

We now have a royal commission into antisemitism, so let’s put politics aside and let it carry out its work.

Is there room for unity? Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit

The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion after three weeks of calls for him to do so.

‘I’ve taken the time to reflect’: Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces antisemitism royal commission

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has been asked to deliver her final report before December 14 this year.

  • Rob Harris and Matthew Knott
Virginia Bell

Former high court judge confirmed as commissioner despite Frydenberg objections

Anthony Albanese has stared down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appointed Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism.

  • Rob Harris and Matthew Knott
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Josh Frydenberg spoke passionately at Bondi.

Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable

The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.

  • Rob Harris
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley pictured on Thursday.

We need to grieve, not have a divisive and unruly debate

Political hostility in the wake of this massacre serves no one well and needs to stop.

The premier have warned people planning protest events this weekend to stay away from the CBD.

Melbourne activists change plans after being warned not to use Bondi grief for protests

Activists have cancelled plans to hold an anti-Zionist gathering in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday, but will hold an event on Monday instead.

  • Grant McArthur and Chip Le Grand

PM must return to Bondi and meet the moment

These days will define his prime ministership, for better or worse.

  • James Massola