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NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria
ByTom McIlroy political editor February 23, 2026

Premier Chris Minns says state has been working with federal government as group of 11 women and 23 children attempt to leave refugee campGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales authorities are preparing for about a t…

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What does ‘globalise the intifada’ mean, and why does NSW want to ban the chant?
BySarah Basford Canales December 23, 2025

While Chris Minns has labelled the slogan ‘hateful, violent rhetoric’, others view it as an expression of support for Palestinians. Should contested phrases be outlawed?Activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws on free speech grounds as Chris Minns…

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Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire
ByPenry Buckley October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

‘We’ll absolutely continue to protest for a free Palestine,’ Sydney organiser says, as others express hope US-brokered deal will ‘end the genocide’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have rallied acro…

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Pro-Palestine activists ask court to make genocide ruling during battle over Sydney Opera House protest
ByJordyn Beazley October 7, 2025

Palestine Action Group argues ongoing killing in Gaza means Sydney march scheduled for Sunday has prerequisite ‘seriousness and urgency’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe…

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Five Labor MPs defy NSW premier and vow to attend pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
ByCatie McLeod August 1, 2025

ALP MLC Stephen Lawrence criticises ‘slow and steady demonisation of protest’ in NSWFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSeveral New South Wales Labor MPs have defied their pre…

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Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush
ByCatie McLeod August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same dayAustralian activists allege they were ‘brutalised psychologically’ after Israeli military detained Gaza aid boatGet our breaki…

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Education minister intervenes to address crisis unfolding at ANU – as it happened
ByNick Visser June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

This blog has now closedBragg says ‘better value’ for taxpayers if Coalition part of Chalmers’ productivity roundtableAndrew Bragg, the shadow minister for productivity and deregulation, told RN Breakfast this morning it was up to treasurer Jim Chalmer…

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