Politics in Australia (Oceania) & Police
Federal government commits $160 million for creation of national firearms register
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/federal-government-commits-funding-for-firearms-register/103774904
The Week in Politics: Days of drama and demotions: Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios in a warning to Cabinet, drama broke out at the Waitangi ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/515260/the-week-in-politics-days-of-drama-and-demotions
Australian police charge five teenagers in Sydney cleric's stabbing: Australian police said on Thursday they charged five teenagers with terrorism-related ...
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Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
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Australia arrests seven teenagers after Sydney bishop stabbing: SYDNEY: An Australian counter terrorism team arrested seven teenagers on Wednesday (April 24) ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/australia-arrests-seven-teenagers-after-sydney-bishop-stabbing
'We're going to be banning gang patches' - Police Minister adamant: Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515076/we-re-going-to-be-banning-gang-patches-police-minister-adamant
St George’s Day London march sees chaos as protesters clash with police: It's thought members of far right groups and some linked to football clubs from ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/st-georges-day-london-march-chaos-protesters-clash-police-20702581/
Hero cop emerges for first time: Heroic police officer Amy Scott has appeared in public for the first time since the horrific Bondi Junction massacre to farewell ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/bondi-junction-victims-to-be-remembered-at-candlelight-vigil/news-story/45a57206fced522287f0f3cffc6951ad
Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
Four youths have been filmed allegedly carjacking a woman at knifepoint in Darwin.
Despite leaving the youths to enter her car ... Show more
The bishop who was stabbed in Sydney has forgiven his attacker. Read more: Stabbed Sydney bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgives attacker: ‘you are my son, I love you’ | South China Morning Post
NSW Premier Chris Minns called out social media companies for not removing graphic content and misinformation in the wake of the two devastating knife attacks ... Show more
Police say 51 officers injured in riot outside Sydney church where bishop was stabbed - ABC News
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Worshippers watch as a bishop is stabbed at Sydney church: Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney against two clergymen is being treated as terrorism ...
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
PARLIAMENT: Earlier today, Speaker Anitah Among halted Peter Mugema (Iganga Municipality MP) from raising a concern on reports about the assassination attempts ... Show more
The man who fatally stabbed six people at a mall in Sydney had a long history of mental illness and frustrations with women ... Show more
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
Officer, bystanders lauded for confronting man who killed 6 at a Sydney shopping mall
pbs.org/newshour/world/officer-bystanders-lauded-for-confronting-man-who-killed-6-at-a-sydney-shopping-mall
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Knife attack in Sydney: Attacker apparently targeted women: Almost all the victims of the knife attack in Sydney were female. The policewoman who stopped him is ...
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Channel 4 reacts after Rachel Riley sack calls for 'Islamophobic' tweet: Channel 4 and Countdown star Rachel Riley has apologised on X over remarks she made ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/rachel-riley-sorry-misunderstanding-sydney-stabbing-tweet-20645947/
Australian police said the attacker who fatally stabbed six people at a busy shopping center in Sydney's beach suburb of Bondi may have targeted women ... Show more
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
The priest stabbed in an alleged terror attack in Sydney's west has been released from hospital, while the bishop is still recovering ... Show more
Wakeley church stabbing: NSW Premier Chris Minns defends 'terror' designation for church stabbing
Wakeley church stabbing: NSW Premier Chris Minns defends 'terror' designation for church stabbing
The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one of ... Show more
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say | Reuters
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say | Reuters
Sydney mall stabbing rampage: Dying mother handed over baby to stranger: Stories of courage are still emerging from the April 13 attack.
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/dying-mother-handed-over-baby-in-sydney-mall-stabbing-rampage
Police Association members reject latest government pay offer: Police Association says members are looking for a sincere effort by the government to address the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514528/police-association-members-reject-latest-government-pay-offer
NSW Police Commissioner Declares Stabbing Of Christian Bishop As Terrorist Motivated Attack
greekcitytimes.com/2024/04/16/nsw-police-commissioner-declares-stabbing-of-christian-bishop-as-terrorist-motivated-attack/
Police have declared a “terrorism act” after a boy allegedly stabbed a prominent bishop and priest during a Sydney church service ... Show more
Australia celebrates Amy Scott - Police officer and passers-by intervene in Sydney shooting
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Six people lost their lives after 40-year-old Joel Cauchi went on a stabbing rampage through Westfield Bondi Junction. Now they've all been identified ... Show more
Millionaire businessman John Singleton’s daughter Dawn named as Bondi victim | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Millionaire businessman John Singleton’s daughter Dawn named as Bondi victim | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
Several people stabbed in Sydney shopping center: In Sydney, seven people have died in a knife attack in a shopping center near the famous Bondi Beach ...
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3 people holding up 'End Singapore-Israel arms trade' banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe
asiaone.com/singapore/3-people-holding-end-singapore-israel-arms-trade-banner-gardens-bay-under-probe
Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall: The footage appears to show a man confronting the knifeman on an escalator with a pole.
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Man ‘targeted women’ in Sydney shopping centre stabbing spree: The man who carried out a stabbing spree in a Sydney shopping centre seems to have singled out ...
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/14/sydney-bondi-stabbing-who-joel-cauchi-escort-schizophrenia/
In Sydney, a man kills six people, five of whom are female. Despite this, the police see no evidence of an ideological background. 👉 After knife attack in Australia: Care is more than restraint - taz.de
Australia After the knife attack in Sydney, police are looking for a motive - Tageblatt.lu
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‘Avoiding men’: Inside mind of deranged killer: Feelings of isolation could have fuelled the unravelling of the man responsible for Saturday’s mass killing in ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/experts-weigh-in-on-motive-behind-bondi-junction-massacre/news-story/4a10ec0a06a7ab3b210c6af9abf38761
The missing $26 billion and the shocking downfall of Indonesia's 'perfect husband' Harvey Moeis
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-14/indonesia-perfect-husband-caught-in-corruption-scandal/103673502
A history of violent crimes in Australia: An attacker who fatally knifed six people in a Sydney mall on Saturday before being shot dead by police in Sydney's ...
reuters.com/world/history-violent-crimes-australia-2024-04-13/
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned against speculation about the motive for the brutal killings at Bondi Junction ... Show more
King Charles III 'horrified' by 'senseless' Sydney attack: Australian police said they received reports that “multiple people” were stabbed at a busy shopping ...
iol.co.za/news/world/king-charles-iii-horrified-by-senseless-sydney-attack-d335bc71-fc5d-479d-97fc-ea103148ed2b
Five killed in Sydney shopping centre attack: The incident occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with Saturday ...
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Lorry driver in accident with senior police officer before the courts: The 29-year-old lorry driver of Lovely Lass village, West Coast Berbice ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/11/news/guyana/lorry-driver-in-accident-with-senior-police-officer-before-the-courts/
Rights groups complain to UN over French police racial profiling: Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said they ...
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US Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal: The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent ...
reuters.com/world/us-coast-guard-says-boardings-chinese-fishing-vessels-south-pacific-legal-2024-04-10/
Israel in talks with Indonesia to normalize ties, will support Jakarta joining OECD
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-11-2024/
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Gaza: Death of Over 200 Aid Workers
- Since the conflict began, more than 200 aid workers have lost their lives in Gaza, with at least 30 of them killed in action, as reported by the United Nations.
- A tragic incident unfolded when an aid convoy from the World Central Kitchen was mistakenly bombed by Israel, resulting in the loss of all seven staff members.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated significantly due to the ongoing war, leading to an imminent threat of famine.
- Israel acknowledged its errors, dismissed two officers, and initiated an investigation to enhance coordination.
Waikato shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid from police in cannabis-filled bunker
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waikato-shooter-stuffed-meth-in-undies-and-hid-from-police-in-cannabis-filled-bunker/6QRGWCREHRHOHIGJWN5Q4I3FKI/
Alice Springs youth curfew to end, heavy police presence to remain: Northern Territory Chief Minister Eva Lawler said no children should be walking the street ...
9news.com.au/national/alice-springs-youth-curfew-to-end-with-heavy-police-presence-remaining/3bdc742d-b907-4f29-83e2-ac44de774d5e
NZ can't compete with Aus recruitment - Police Minister: New Zealand police are being offered a fast track to Australia's frontline as Queensland ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/nz-cant-compete-aus-recruitment-police-minister
Netherlands: Greta Thunberg arrested twice during protests in The Hague: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested twice during a blockade ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article250906598/Niederlande-Greta-Thunberg-bei-Protesten-in-Den-Haag-zweimal-festgenommen.html
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Tramper dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing: A tramper has died on the Tongariro Crossing on Tuesday morning after a fall. A joint statement from the Department of ...
nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/tramper-dies-on-tongariro-alpine-crossing/DWQ3Z4XB3JF7PNEOIUUH7EWDRI/
Vice-Admiral David Johnston named new chief of the defence force: Vice-Admiral David Johnston will lead Australia's armed forces as chief of the defence force ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/vice-admiral-david-johnston-named-new-chief-of-the-defence-force/103684252
Former drug dealer given second chance as dealer of pre-loved goods: Adeena Paaske's "lightbulb" moment was the morning armed police burst into her Oamaru house ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513604/former-drug-dealer-given-second-chance-as-dealer-of-pre-loved-goods
Illegal and potentially deadly: Police should crack down on fat bikes: Fat bikes are not legally e-bikes. They are basically motorbikes, and their sale should be ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/illegal-and-potentially-deadly-police-should-crack-down-on-fat-bikes-20240403-p5fh53.html
Embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has handed herself over to police at the Lyttelton police station in Tshwane ... Show more
‘They’re like rock stars’: From jeers to cheers within five days for Latrell: The Souths star has teamed up with fellow rugby league players, NSW Police ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/they-re-like-rock-stars-from-jeers-to-cheers-within-five-days-for-latrell-20240402-p5fgu8.html
Cop who Tasered grandma pleads not guilty to manslaughter: The senior constable is alleged to have used a Taser on great-grandmother Clare Nowland at an ...
9news.com.au/national/clare-nowland-cop-who-tasered-gran-pleads-not-guilty-to-manslaughter/f2d0fc1b-d78c-4ffa-8927-2b6bb384ec3d
50kg cocaine shipment intercepted at Port of Tauranga in joint operation: Authorities have intercepted 50kg of cocaine at the Port of Tauranga and arrested a ...
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/50kg-cocaine-shipment-intercepted-at-port-of-tauranga-in-joint-operation/O7PYLFEINVGAFFE3VYW4N4F2M4/
Life in jail for rapist who was seen at police station by his victim: Mthethomusha Ndlovu, a rapist who was spotted by his victim as she reported her ordeal at a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-02-life-in-jail-for-rapist-who-was-seen-at-police-station-by-his-victim/
Labour defends roadside drug testing legislation: There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513225/labour-defends-roadside-drug-testing-legislation
UPDATE: Four teenagers have been charged following multiple home invasions, an attempted armed carjacking, and a major police pursuit across Melbourne ... Show more
Sunbury news: Four teens charged after alleged home invasions, 200km/hr police chase
Sunbury news: Four teens charged after alleged home invasions, 200km/hr police chase
Fiji's former long-serving prime minister Frank Bainimarama has avoided jail and was discharged by the High Court, after earlier this month being found guilty ... Show more
Why New Zealand police are moving to Australia - in their own words: WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SUICIDE Frontline police are warning the force could soon ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-new-zealand-police-are-moving-to-australia-in-their-own-words/DKZ35LAVVBEKFJLMDQZ6R5WMCU/
Fiji PM orders Chinese police out of country, saying no need for them in Pacific police force
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/fiji-orders-chinese-police-to-leave-the-country/103640992
A mother and a 25-year-old man plead not guilty to charges of inflicting “severe” damage to two 4 and 5 year olds, and providing false information to police.
Police believe Australian rescued from drain was hiding, not looking for phone: Australian police on March 27 said a man who spent more than 30 hours stuck in a ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/27/police-believe-australian-rescued-from-drain-was-hiding-not-looking-for-phone
Quick Glance: Australian Rescued After 36 Hours in Drain Retrieving Phone
- A man in his 30s spent 36 hours in a Brisbane storm drain after trying to retrieve his dropped mobile phone.
- He had to drink drain water while looking for a way out after entering the sewer system over the weekend.
- Emergency services were alerted when a resident heard heavy breathing from the drain on Monday around 11 am.
- The man was rescued with abrasions and cold exposure, then transported to Mater Hospital in stable condition.
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