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'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

'Vile' neo-Nazi protesters climb Indigenous sacred site

A group of protesters are being investigated by police and national parks staff for climbing a sacred Indigenous site.

Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal

Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal

Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal

Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal

NSW Police have gone to court to stop a planned blockade of the world's largest coal port in a move campaigners have declared a waste of taxpayer money.

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Police are opposing a climate group's protest against coal exports at a NSW port due to safety and economic risks and concerns over civil disobedience.

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Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Thousands of people, including musician and ex-environment minister Peter Garrett, are expected to attend a blockade of the Port of Newcastle

Heavy police presence as rival London marches kick off

Heavy police presence as rival London marches kick off

Police are out in force in London to prevent clashes between two rival protest movements.

'Israeli swastika': restaurant boss's claim over symbol

'Israeli swastika': restaurant boss's claim over symbol

A restaurateur who pleaded guilty to displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestinian rally, initially told police it was an "Israeli swastika".

'Terrifying scene': neo-Nazis target refugee rally

'Terrifying scene': neo-Nazis target refugee rally

Refugee advocates say they were also pepper-sprayed as police sought to separate them from a group of neo-Nazis chanting hateful slogans.

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Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

Teen to fight charge of displaying Hezbollah flag

A 19-year-old woman plans to fight a charge that she displayed a terrorist organisation symbol by flying a Hezbollah flag at a protest.

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Hugs and misses as Indigenous elders repose royal rants

Angrily challenged by some and warmly embraced by others, King Charles and Queen Camilla have received a mixed reaction from Indigenous Australians.

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right

A left-wing union has taken aim at NSW's Labor premier as he also fields discontent from his backbench over moves to curb some protest movements in the state.

Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed

Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed

Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed

Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed

The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.

Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon

Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon

Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon

Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon

Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.

Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters

Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters

Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters

Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters

The content of anti-Israel posters that were plastered on walls during a protest could be considered offensive by some in the community, a magistrate says.

'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

'Lucky' Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home

Australians have touched down at home after fleeing Israel's escalating bombardment and invasion of Lebanon.

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'We did not ask for this war': Jewish community gathers

The October 7 Hamas attack marked the beginning of a painful chapter for Israel, members of the Jewish community have been told at a solemn candlelight vigil.

Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying

Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.

Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally

Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.

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More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists are in the sights of Victoria Police following their involvement in clashes outside a major weapons expo in Melbourne.

Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally

Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.

Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support

Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.

Activists say 'NO' as Vic mulls weapons expo return

Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.

Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.

'Flock off': furious farmers fume over sheep export ban

Furious farmers have flocked to Parliament House to rail against a live sheep export ban, with truckies and cockies making their voices heard.

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