'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

'Globalise the intifada' banned after Bondi shooting

A major crackdown on hate symbols and slogans and new NSW police powers to demand the removal of face coverings has been announced following the Bondi atrocity.

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

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Civil rights groups have flagged a likely challenge to a crackdown on protests after the Bondi attack.

Jewish groups want authorities to rigorously enforce strengthened hate speech laws.

Juan Mata looms large in the A-League Men derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City.

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