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'Keep people safe': guns, rallies reined in after Bondi

'Keep people safe': guns, rallies reined in after Bondi

Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre.

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob

Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

Mass migration claims debunked as the far right gathers

False claims about "out-of-control" immigration have been disputed by experts as police surround protests and counter-rallies in Australia's biggest city.

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Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police to test upgraded powers during migration protest

Police are gearing up for a major response to a planned immigration protest and counter-rally, which will test expanded search powers.

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

'Protestival' set to sail despite big police presence

Thousands are expected to gather to blockade Australia's largest coal port as a local council backs the protest message as consistent with its own views.

'Relief' as cop charged with assaulting protester named

'Relief' as cop charged with assaulting protester named

A police officer who allegedly assaulted a Greens candidate and left her with a burst eyeball at a pro-Palestine rally has been identified for the first time.

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Masks and rock throwers as protest violence escalates

Increasingly violent protesters will not be tolerated by police who are hunting eight people suspected of involvement in pelting officers with rocks at a rally.

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Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

A gathering of neo-Nazi supporters outside a state parliament has been roundly slammed as offensive, while politicians grapple with the best response.

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Costs of policing weekly pro-Palestine marches have been raised by a premier as a reason to ban them but police say an accurate figure is hard to come by.

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

'Enough': push to drop charges against 129 protesters

Police are reviewing charges against scores of climate protesters who took part in a blockade of the world’s largest coal port after allies were acquitted.

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.

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Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Demonstrations against Donald Trump attracted huge crowds across the US as the "No Kings" movement protested against what it sees as his authoritarian policies.

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.

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AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.

Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Opera House rally 'can be done' safely despite risks

A chief justice has referenced a deadly soccer crowd crush as organisers of a pro-Palestine rally argue crowds are easily managed for other unticketed events.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead.

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