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Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested

6+ hour, 46+ min ago   (654+ words) A massive protest against Israel's visiting president has descended into chaos as police and protesters clashed, with pepper spray deployed and several arrests made. Sydney's Town Hall was heaving with protesters as every major city held rallies opposing Isaac Herzog's…...

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Top cop hits back at Lidia Thorpe

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (548+ words) Western Australia's top cop has defended the speed at which an Invasion Day rally attack was declared a terrorism incident. Speaking to media on Friday, WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch hit back at criticisms from independent Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe....

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Seemingly-innocuous car park photo hides 'problematic' issue spreading across Australia

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (648+ words) New reports suggest rangers in Mullumbimby, a popular spot in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, have been kept "busy fining" those spotted illegally camping out overnight recently. The scene comes amid an Australia-wide camping crisis, sparked by…...

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Beachgoers flee water at iconic beach after Australia Day scare: 'Return to the shore immediately"

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (433+ words) Australia Day beachgoers have fled the surf at one of Australia's most popular beaches after lifeguards sounded the shark alarm on Monday morning. Swimmers and surfers were ordered from the water at Manly Beach in Sydney just before 9am, and lifeguards…...

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Beach horror as Irish tourist drowns

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (227+ words) Australia's beaches have turned deadly over New Year's, with an Irish tourist among drowning victims in a devastating 48-hour period. The 35-year-old man was visiting the Whitsundays and swimming in Whitehaven Beach on Wednesday. Police received a call on Thursday…...

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au.news.yahoo.com > nsw-police-responding-to-reports-of-shooting-at-bondi-beach-082016791.html

NSW police responding to reports of shooting at Bondi Beach

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (120+ words) NSW Police are responding to reports of a shooting in Bondi Beach and urging those in the area to "take shelter". A spokesperson from NSW Police told Yahoo News people are urged to avoid the area and to take shelter....

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Council's stern 24-hour request after 'unbelievable' act on Aussie roadside

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (303+ words) More than a dozen bins and countless pieces of litter left strewn across a residential road have prompted the local council to issue a warning that Aussies across the country would be wise to heed. It's believed the bins had…...

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Synagogue firebomber arrested after manhunt

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (414+ words) A homeless man with schizophrenia who firebombed a synagogue in Melbourne has been returned to custody just days after he was freed on bail. Angelo Loras, 35, was released from custody on Monday after spending 134 days in solitary confinement. Loras was…...

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'Go home': neo-Nazi's visa torn up after shock protest

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (300+ words) A South African neo-Nazi who attended a rally that chanted Hitler youth slogans will be kicked out of Australia. Matthew Gruter was one of 60 demonstrators linked to the National Socialist Network who protested outside NSW parliament on November 9, shouting Nazi…...

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Accused synagogue arsonist released back into community

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (449+ words) An accused synagogue arsonist has been released on bail after a magistrate found 22 strict conditions could reduce his risk to the community. Giovanni Laulu, 21, watched via video link from Barwon Prison as magistrate Leon Fluxman handed down his decision in…...