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SYDNEY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Police in Australia's second largest city of Melbourne arrested more than 200 people after projectiles thrown by protesters injured two officers on Wednesday, the. Its just not Australian, the veteran said.Everyone has a right to protest peacefully. A Melbourne artist and acrobat who has been living in a cavity on the side of a building as Melbourne's homelessness crisis worsens has today been evicted by police. As an unusually long heatwave for autumn grips New South Wales, the states police have urged the community to look after each other. Quality evaluation will save taxpayers money, and help government design and adapt programs to better serve the community. Police release OC spray on protesters gathered for a transgender rights rally, involving opposing neo-Nazi protesters, outside Parliament House in Melbourne. She criticised protesters fighting "for their right to overwhelm our health system" and called for protesters to pursue "respectful dialogue". Here are some images made available by news agency AAP taken by photographer James Ross during clashes between opposing anti-transphobia protesters and neo-Nazis in Melbourne today. "They're anti-everything, they're anti-lockdown, the shut down on international travel, they're anti-masks, antisocial distancing. A mans body has been retrieved from the water at Manly beach, NSW police say. Other footage shows police on foot and on horseback trying to keep groups apart. A heavy police presence combed through Melbourne on Friday following reports organisers planned another day of protests after demonstrators failed to rally on Thursday. The cabin of the truck, owned by a tree-lopping contractor, was hanging over a 10-metre cliff after the truck crashed through the unoccupied home. Construction workers are seen at a protest at CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne. Victoria police have confirmed they arrested 235 people at today's violent anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne. Footage showed officers marching several people away from the site, with one woman pinned to the ground to be handcuffed. Under no circumstances, ever, should the Shrine be a place of protest.. Several protesters stood at the entrances to the park, handing out anti-vaxxer pamphlets, while a band played live music. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Benita Kolovos and Adeshola Ore Tue 2 May 2023 02.41 EDT Last modified on Tue 2 May 2023 02.48 EDT About 30 people from the neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement marched along Spring Street near the Victorian parliament on Saturday afternoon, holding signs calling transgender people offensive names and performing Nazi salutes. Police appear to have fired rubber bullets at crowds gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance and set off tear gas to disperse the rally. log in. Protesting construction workers have gathered in Melbourne for a second consecutive day to rally against mandatory vaccination and the two-week industry shutdown. A number of arrests have reportedly been made. Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria attended on Wednesday, where Manx turned himself in. The US Coast Guard announced earlier it had called off the search for Tollemache after discussions with the Australian consulate and his family who were on board the cruise ship. They are one of a number of protest groups linked . . Jerome Favre/EPA, via Shutterstock. Thousands of tradies were met by a large police presence on Tuesday as they protested against vaccinate mandates in Melbourne's CBD. Proposed sites for the fourth rally against the COVID-19 vaccination mandate included the corner of Bourke and Elizabeth St, Queen Victoria Market and Fitzroy Gardens. The assistant treasurer, Andrew Leigh, said: Rigorous impact measurement is fundamental to good government. Six police officers were hospitalised and more than 200 people were arrested during anti-lockdown protests that brought chaos to Melbourne's CBD on Saturday. "This is just a way of painting it red and letting people know. Transgender rights supporters are held back by police. 9:01am, Apr 28. By Stuart Marsh 23 Sep 2021 07:09. So, this window, this 72-hour extension of the ceasefire, is really important. Another day of protesting appears to have ended in chaos after hundreds of people returned to the Melbourne CBD for a third consecutive day to rally against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the construction industry. Vic Emergency also issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds in Victorias central, north central, and south west districts. RSL Victoria said the Shrine of Remembrance is sacred, and not a place of protest, in a statement on Wednesday afternoon. Half the group I know already left.". Construction workers have been warned the deadline to have at least one COVID-19 vaccine is due Thursday 11:59pm. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout, Join the conversation, you are commenting as. The amount of dead fish blanketing the river near Menindee in the latest mass kill appears to eclipse the large-scale fish deaths experienced in 2018 and 2019. Here's what we learned today: Police say up to 2,000 protesters descended on Melbourne's CBD after yesterday attacking the CFMEU office. The Victorian government is supporting those businesses with half of the deal that New South Wales also had.,

. For more info: https://t.co/QZYEoNGhdh #vicfires. Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said the truck, which had a chipper trailer on the back, appeared to have lost control after it went down a steep hill at Weerona Place, Caringbah South. Two people who were in a truck that crashed through part of a house in Sydneys south this morning have had a fortunate escape, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. I served for 20 years in our army and this is a sacred place and these people should be ashamed of themselves in my opinion.. Heres what you need to know. Some people on Spring Street have been sharing scenes on social media showing black-clad marchers walking in front of Parliament House making Nazi salutes and holding Australian flags. Premier Daniel Andrews has been pressed on why Victoria had 766 cases on day 50 of its outbreak compared to New South Wales 260 at the same time. A Melbourne artist and acrobat has been living in a cavity on the side of a building as a display of art and protest against the city's homelessness crisis. Expanding the nursing workforce to improve access to primary care. Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature. All rights reserved. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The man is yet to be formally identified, but an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is under way. Melbourne and parts of Victoria were rattled by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning, the largest earthquake ever recorded on land in Victoria. The Melbourne protests have made headlines overseas, with even CNN in the US reporting on the clashes. They dishonour Australian service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and they dishonour our national flags. You should Prepare to Evacuate. Thousands showed up for the "People's Revolution" protest in Brisbane, holding signs criticising Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the media. The inquiry is holding public hearings to probe issues in the criminal justice and child protection systems. Neo-Nazi protesters outside Parliament House. How much extra could mortgage repayments be, now the cash rate is 3.85 per cent? Residents in Kennett River, located along Victorias Great Ocean Road, are being urged to evacuate as an extreme fire rating is declared. Heres the deputy commissioner for emergency management, Peter Thurtell: While warmer weather may not concern some people, the heat can be especially dangerous for more vulnerable members of the community, including babies and children, older people, or those living with an illness. "Can I thank every member of Victoria Police for the outstanding work they did yesterday in very challenging circumstances," Mr Andrews said. Premier Daniel Andrews has denied reports the Victorian government's top construction adviser quit in protest over newly added restrictions to the industry. Processing delays became so pronounced that some applicants waited months or queued outside passport offices for hours. To improve your experience, 'Life will never be the same': MasterChef stars post tributes to Jock, Fatal flaw in escape from infamous island prison, Push to extend 'really popular' $100 voucher for NSW parents, Man denied bail after allegedly stealing Nick Kyrgios' Tesla, holding mum at gunpoint, That ends our rolling live news blog for Melbourne's protests, Police braced for heavier protests tomorrow after quiet day, Melbourne protests make international headlines, Flagwavers at Melbourne protests should be 'prosecuted': RSL boss, 'Abusing our healthcare workers is never acceptable', TV networks win right to continue flying over Melbourne CBD until trial is arranged. The Extinction Rebellion group is known for disruptive, high-profile protests staged around the world. Effective evaluation wont just be about cost saving but can also provide evidence to support costly programs that deliver long-term benefits, according to the government. Several arrests have been made with hundreds of riot squad personnel deployed in Melbourne as Victoria Police attempt to thwart a fifth consecutive day of anti-vaccine protests. In January, the Greens MP Stephen Bates wrote to Australias immigration minister asking him to revoke Keens visa. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Television networks have won the right to continue flying aircraft over Melbourne CBD to broadcast protests gripping the city until a trial is arranged for as early as next week. Nurses and teachers were reportedly set to join the construction industry to protest against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday as Victoria Police came out in force in anticipation of a fourth consecutive day of demonstrations. Nazis in Melbourne pic.twitter.com/S2OKED39Ow. "At least 235 people were arrested and 10 police officers injured following a large anti-lockdown protest on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia," the news giant wrote on its website. Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) tell you how dangerous a fire could be if one started, and the actions you need to take. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. To find out your local FDR, visit https://t.co/ImyKJkhnMw. I would just say to Mr Frydenberg Victorians are getting sick and tired of every time the Commonwealth Government spends a dollar in Victoria, its treated like its foreign aid, like we should bow our head and be grateful. Transgender rights protesters have clashed with neo-Nazis in Melbournes city centre, with a major road blocked to traffic, according to a report by AAP. . We are looking at societal collapse, that is what scientists are saying. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Health authorities say testers processed more than 60,000 results on Friday, while 10,708 vaccination doses were administered at state-run clinics. I am disappointed that the treasurer has indicated the Victoria will not be getting what NSW got, he said. The bushfire, burning 0.3km north of Kennett River is under control, but the Bureau of Meteorology has warned wind gusts in the area will reach between 60 and 70km/h. Emergency services were called to the beach just before 12.30pm on Saturday, the police reported. Police remove a protester during a transgender rights rally, involving opposing neo-Nazi protesters, outside Parliament House in Melbourne. Australian News Channel Pty Ltd 2017 - 2023. 11:55am Apr 28, 2023. Victorian nurses have issued a strongly worded statement calling on Melbourne protesters to stop the violence and put the welfare of the Victorian community first.Speaking on behalf of more than 95,000 members, the union condemned Mondays pointless violence on the CFMEU building and praised the brave efforts of the police force.We condemn those who created fake protest posters using our name, incorrectly to create fraudulent legitimacy, the statement continued. It follows hundreds of workers gathered outside the CFMEU building, chanting and yelling, on Monday. What weve been doing since this civil war broke out is facilitating the departure of Australian citizens and their families in Sudan by arranging places on flights and on-road convoys departing Khartoum. The demonstrators gathered at CFMEU headquarters in the morning, before travelling through the CBD to Parliament House. Thank you to everyone who has been following along. "There will be a requirement for first dose coverage," he said. The Age reports the state is today seeing the most dangerous fire conditions since the black summer bushfires three years ago. Here's how it may have happened, Living in a four-bedroom home with up to 11 people, Chelsea fears it could take years to get her own place, 'Will I ever be first pick?' He was a kind, beautiful, and gentle soul who was adored by everyone who knew him. CFMEU secretary John Setka used a loudspeaker to ask the mob to calm down, but was drowned out by the group who started swearing. The commonwealth says it is working with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) board to take immediate action to ensure a sustainable scheme, and is committing more than $720m in the 2023-24 budget to lift NDIAs capability, capacity and systems to better support participants. Activists from Extinction Rebellion protest outside the the Arts Centre during a Occupy for Climate protest in Melbourne on Friday. One social media user who appears to be part of the rally posted a video from the steps of the Shrine of Remembrance with the caption, "don't shoot". Veterans and the CFMEU have condemned protesters who gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance during demonstrations yesterday. Victoria will begin rolling out the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from next week as the state inches towards a 70 per cent double dose threshold, Victoria's Health Minister Martin Foley has confirmed.The state will receive an initial 32,000 doses of Moderna which will be delivered through state vaccination sites in an effort to maintain the "tremendous enthusiasm" seen in pop-up clinics across Victoria. "Someone f*****g talk and give directions. The number of applicants paying an extra $225 for priority service in 2021 was double pre-pandemic levels. And that's a disappointing thing and to see these people hurl projectiles and other people smashing in property it's just absolutely disgusting." Mr Shorten said he believed protesters deserved to face the full force of the law. For background on the events unfolding in Sudan, by Adam Fulton and Oliver Holmes: Now, unrelated to the contingency issue of Aukus (see previous post), Shoebridge has also highlighted the fact that the PBO costings (and the governments own public figures) do not cover costs after the 2054-55 financial year. They think that everything will be solved by taking a horse deworming table, Ivermectin, that gives you the runs, and puts some people in hospital. Hawthorn RSL has declared the Melbourne Shrine Of Remembrance "is not a place for protest" after demonstrators made their way to the site on Wednesday afternoon. A heavy police presence was deployed in Melbourne CBD's on Wednesday as . Firefighters rescued the man and woman who were trapped in the front of the truck. Anti-vaccination protesters have failed to make good on their promise to wreak havoc on Melbourne "every day", after an anticipated fourth day of action fizzled. While this will not apply to many parts of Victoria due to the two-week closure of the sector it will be enforced in regional areas with the industry still open. Natascha Lechner died minutes after using frog poison in 'Kambo' vomiting ritual, inquest told, Confused by the 'sustainability' label on your favourite can of tuna? Police have closed two of the four lanes causing chaos on the roads for thousands of drivers who are just finishing work. While it has largely remained quiet in Melbourne CBD, there are reports circulating a rally could begin sometime around 3pm, if not earlier. It's time to get angry. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested and many more fined after thousands of people flouted health orders to gather at anti-lockdown rallies across the country. The first ministers reaffirmed their commitment to health as the priority for the national cabinet in 2023 and agreed to a range of tangible Strengthening Medicare measures including: Supporting workforces to work at top of scope, including pharmacists, paramedics. The chair of Melbournes Shrine of Remembrance has labelled Wednesdays protest gathering at the war memorial an act of disrespect to Australias fallen diggers. Video footage taken during the demonstration showed a brief scuffle between two men, one walking a dog on a leash.The other man, understood to be a protester at the rally, then appeared to kick the pet in its belly, forcing it to jump backwards. Our teams have been working 24 hours a day. Riot police are less than 10 metres away from the first row of protesters. 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Many parts of Victoria tomorrow will have an Extreme FDR. Thank you for your understanding. SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS. Media organisations have won the right to keep flying news choppers over Melbourne until a trial can be set down as early as next week. They didnt go through what we went through last year. April 25, 2023, 1:00 a.m. Thats why its so hard. Another demonstration was reportedly set to kick off from 10am at the corner of Bourke Street and Elizabeth Street, according to organisers, but by midday it was still largely quiet. Photograph: AAP The group says the May demonstrations will . The RSL has slammed protesters in Melbourne for the "misuse" of the Australian and Red Ensign flag in their marches. One person in the chat wrote: This group is compromised now, definitely infiltrators". Its worth explaining, at this point, that the Aukus deal includes plans for Australia to buy at least three Virginia class submarines from the US in the 2030s (with an option to buy two more) which means we could have between three and five Virginia class submarines, before the new British-designed SSN-Aukus starts rolling off the production line in Adelaide in the early 2040s. Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says there has been some controversial tactics employed by Victoria Police such as the decision to install a no-fly zone for media helicopters. They're there to keep people safe," he said. Protesters kept changing locations to meet on encrypted apps, but this lead to nothing. All rights reserved. Several hundred police officers were deployed to deter protesters and after about 20 minutes of chanting, the group turned back and marched along Elizabeth Street. There have been dramatic stand-offs with police at CFMEU headquarters and Victorias parliament on a second day of protests. We welcome the addition of this vaccine into the toolkit of the state vaccine hubs as another opportunity to continually ramp up our vaccine efforts," Mr Foley said. Australian News Channel Pty Ltd 2017 - 2023. Deputy Premier James Merlino on Wednesday extended the vaccine mandate to all education staff members across the state, announcing those working in schools and childcare will need to be fully vaccinated by November 29. That figure includes a contingency of $122.9bn over the same time period, which can be drawn on in the event of a major unexpected event. All times AEST (GMT +10). Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Attendance numbers remain strong with hundreds still marching down streets and disrupting traffic. "Please, go and get vaccinated, its our pathway out. Don't have an account? Major vaccination hubs are being closely monitored and patrolled by police with reports anti-vaxxers were threatening clinics and health workers. Mr Andrews said it was possible for us to have less cases than more and each prevented transmission is one less person who can potentially become very seriously ill. Australian News Channel Pty Ltd 2017 - 2023. Bottles were thrown and loudspeakers were smashed over heads as the protesters attempted to follow them inside. Just after dawn on Friday, the climber unfurled a . A public order warning was broadcast by police over a speaker, ordering the protesters to leave or threatening action. 7NEWS reporter Paul Dowsley attacked by protesters in Melbourne. Judge Helen Rofe told the hearing: I consider that on the material presently before the court, the balance of convenience lies with the stay of the decisions until a substantive hearing of the application can take place.. This is now more significant to construction in regional Victoria, which remains operating in areas that are not under lockdown," the Acting Chief Health Officer said. The truth is the real cost of delivering these eight Aukus nuclear submarines will be closer to half a trillion dollars. Other outlets including the BBC reported on yesterday's violent scenes. Police have been slowly advancing towards the mob that are continually chanting. The interim report recommends measures to immediately boost the health workforce and ensure Australia is a competitive destination for the global health workforce into the future, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.National cabinet tasked health ministers to progress recommendations and report back to the national cabinet as a priority. Thousands of Kiwis from Auckland to Queenstown have reported feeling a magnitude 4.7 earthquake that hit near Christchurch on New Zealands South Island. No, were part of this country, we pay our taxes, we pay more than our fair share of taxes, we create more than our fair share of wealth, and opportunity and prosperity in our nation. More from AAP on the climate protester who has scaled the spire of the Arts Centre Melbourne in an early morning demonstration: Just after dawn on Friday, the climber unfurled a giant banner promoting climate activist group Extinction Rebellion, as supporters watched on. @SuthShireCncl pic.twitter.com/MW6WYC9vnZ, Labor MP criticises ugly alliance between anti-trans bullies and neo-Nazis, Transgender rights protesters clash with neo-Nazis in Melbourne, Parts of Victorias Great Ocean Road urged to evacuate, Total fire bans in parts of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Police have told 9News the lack of protesters today has been a relief, but that it is not over. Restrictions on media outlets accessing Melbourne CBD's airspace and live-streaming footage have been put on hold, a court has heard. Providing flexible funding for multi-disciplinary team-based models to improve quality of care. Aug. 21, 2021 MELBOURNE, Australia Protesters in Melbourne demonstrating against Covid restrictions on Saturday clashed with the police, who used pepper spray to disperse them. The protest then escalated when the CFMEU staff tried head back into the building. The protests come during a two-week. Australia News; Coronavirus; Updated Chaotic scenes as police break up protests, multiple arrests and rubber bullets fired. Similar protests were held today in Western Australia, Sydney and on the Gold Coast. He was asked on his thoughts with reports members of the construction industry and right-wing groups were encouraging teachers and health workers to join in on Thursday's demonstrations. But its so important we just see this thing through. More than 4000 people attended the rally today, according to police estimates, and police arrested 218 people and issued 236 fines. 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Hundreds gathered near the CFMEU building on Elizabeth Street from 10am on Tuesday. For the prime minister to come out yesterday and say that hes against, like NSW Labor, setting up a future fund account for our children shows how out of touch he is with the challenges that families are facing today.

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