9News Melbourne | Monday December 29 | Full Episode

Tonight on 9News Melbourne with Brett McLeod, the hero who confronted the Bondi attacker speaks out about the moment he chose to act. We also examine the Federal Government's decision to reject a Royal Commission into the tragedy, a move that has left victims' families searching for answers. As Melbourne prepares to ring in 2026, we have the latest on the massive police operation planned for New Year’s Eve to keep the city safe. Plus, a tragic fatal fire in Herne Hill, record-breaking summer heat across Victoria, and Comanche claims a historic victory in the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Bondi Hero: Ahmed Al Ahmed’s exclusive first interview 1:34 - Albanese Government rejects Bondi Royal Commission 5:05 - Lake Eildon boat explosion: Teenagers airlifted 6:13 - Victoria swelters: Thousands flock to beaches in record heat 7:36 - Fatal unit fire investigation in Herne Hill 8:31 - Trump and Zelenskyy meet for Florida peace talks 10:49 - Melbourne's NYE 2025: 2,500 police officers deployed 13:12 - Nick Kyrgios makes winning return in Dubai exhibition 15:00 - Drunk driver crashes through Kurunjang home 15:32 - French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91 17:58 - Sydney-Hobart line honors: Comanche victorious 20:11 - Melbourne Weather: Heatwave hits across Victoria | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook:   / 9news   ► Twitter:   / 9newsaus   ► Instagram:   / 9news   Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU