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Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’

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.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

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

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'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.

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Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

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

'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

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

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.

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Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire

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.

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

'No words': vigils mourn Israeli and Palestinian dead

'No words': vigils mourn Israeli and Palestinian dead

'No words': vigils mourn Israeli and Palestinian dead

'No words': vigils mourn Israeli and Palestinian dead

Pro-Palestinian supporters have labelled a prime ministerial plea as tone deaf as the October 7 anniversary of Hamas' war-starting massacre in Israel nears.

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

For both Israeli and Palestinian Australians, Tuesday's second anniversary of the outbreak of war in the Middle East marks ongoing pain.

Judge asks if Opera House Palestine rally a 'good idea'

Judge asks if Opera House Palestine rally a 'good idea'

Judge asks if Opera House Palestine rally a 'good idea'

Judge asks if Opera House Palestine rally a 'good idea'

A pro-Palestinian group and NSW Police have been urged to co-operate ahead of a planned protest expected to attract 100,000 people outside Sydney Opera House.

Police bill tops $25m as weekly Gaza protests bite

Police bill tops $25m as weekly Gaza protests bite

Police bill tops $25m as weekly Gaza protests bite

Police bill tops $25m as weekly Gaza protests bite

City traders say weekly protests against the war in Gaza are crushing business as independent costings put the police bill at $25 million.

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

'Sketchy' future for top gallery as job cuts loom

Job cuts at one of Australia's top art galleries will hurt its ability to host some of its biggest and best exhibitions, union members warn.

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Show us the money: teachers mock 'education state' tag

Hundreds of kindergarten teachers have gone on strike, taking direct aim at a premier as she spruiks her state's education credentials overseas.

Nepal sets poll date as interim prime minister sworn in

Nepal's president has appointed former top court chief Sushila Karki as interim prime minister after protests collapsed the previous administration.

Clashes on cards as counter rallies flood city streets

Violence could descend on Australian cities as opposing groups stage counter protests, weeks after clashes broke out at national rallies.

France's new prime minister takes office amid protests

Nationwide protests have welcomed Sebastien Lecornu as he begins his first day as France's prime minister while the nation's political crisis rolls on.

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Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.

Extreme ideologies on collision course in rival rallies

"Gutless" protesters who use rallies as an excuse to pick fights have been put on notice as rival groups plan demonstrations in the heart of a capital city.

Nepal's PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral

Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11

At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.

Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up

A neo-Nazi leader has faced a bail hearing, where police raised fears of escalating violence after an alleged attack on an Indigenous camp.

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

A key migration target has been announced days after national anti-immigration rallies, with the government under fire for the timing of its release.

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.

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