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Thank you to everyone who has been following along. Australia News; Coronavirus; Updated Chaotic scenes as police break up protests, multiple arrests and rubber bullets fired. A protester was seen sitting on the roof of a car as the rally moved along West Gate Freeway at about 2.45pm on Tuesday afternoon. 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. By Stuart Marsh 23 Sep 2021 07:09. RSL Australia President Greg Melick said the protesters' flying of the national flag and Red Ensign, as well as their occupation of Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance yesterday, showed "a gross level of disrespect". 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. Providing flexible funding for multi-disciplinary team-based models to improve quality of care. ", Browse for your location and find more local ABC News and information. Demonstrators fled the Shrine of Remembrance - where they were gathered for most of Wednesday afternoon - after police converged on the memorial site, firing rubber bullets and administering tear gas. Jerome Favre/EPA, via Shutterstock. Mans body retrieved from water at Manly beach. One person in the chat wrote: This group is compromised now, definitely infiltrators". All times AEST (GMT +10). The 50% contingency allowance for the Aukus submarines demonstrates how little understanding the Albanese government has about how they will be designed and built.

. Thats where well leave the blog for now. But as you say, the situation is dangerous, it remains volatile. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. They didnt go through what we went through last year. 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 'Okay, without being fantastic': Alan Joyce's legacy after 15 years at the helm of Qantas, More Australians forced out of homes, Anglicare report shows, Greens vow to sink federal government's $10b housing fund, Think you're on a 'rental blacklist'? Similar protests were held today in Western Australia, Sydney and on the Gold Coast. "There will be a requirement for first dose coverage," he said. The group says the May demonstrations will include daily acts of civil disobedience. I think fatigue in our community is a very real thing. The group appeared to be headed toward the freeway. log in. GeoNet reduced the earthquake classification to light after originally classifying it as moderate. Union officials say Mondays protesters were not all CFMEU members and blamed neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists for hijacking the event. The Red Ensign is flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships. The Extinction Rebellion group is known for disruptive, high-profile protests staged around the world. NSW premier says PM out of touch on Kids Future Fund. Arts Centre Melbourne representatives have made no comment while a live police operation is underway. In the Federal Court on Thursday, media outlets including Nine , Seven and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation argued against the decision made by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority directed by Victoria Police that prohibited the networks to show live broadcast the protests should be overturned. Riot police are seen outside the Victorias Parliament House. 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. pic.twitter.com/gzXUpvAeRi. They have looped back into Melbourne's CBD where a gathering is again forming outside the union building. Both groups seek to bully and blame minority groups in their dark ideology. The ugly alliance between anti-trans bullies and neo-Nazis on display in the city today was extremely confronting. Six Victorian police officers were taken to hospital and more than 200 people were arrested as a result of today's anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne. 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. Post jobs and search for local talent on 7NEWS Jobs >>. This is a tweet from Channel 7 anchor and former foreign correspondent Mike Amor, Mr Clennell said. Spokeswoman Jane Morton told Nines Today program the purpose of the demonstration was to draw attention to the climate crisis. Here's what you need to know, Australian Olympian Harry Garside arrested over alleged domestic violence, 'Bassam is going to call': Brothers 4 Life leader allegedly used lawyer as go-between in drug ring, Alleged gunman accused of holding up Nick Kyrgios's mother and stealing his Tesla refused bail, Endurance swimmer known as 'King of the Channel' dies during triathlon, Nazi symbol ban would likely be difficult to enforce online, federal parliamentary inquiry told, German zoo welcomes first polar bear cub in 21 years, Households tally rising grocery bills as interest rates climb again, Police officer in hospital after being hit by garbage truck in Launceston. We hope to be safe to open by Monday 27 September so we can continue providing health care to our city, the tweet said. Victoria police say they are aware of the situation and are responding to the protest. Neo-Nazi protesters outside Parliament House. It has committed to Australia having a fleet of eight nuclear-powered submarines but ultimately it will be a decision for a future government to decide how many SSN-Aukus submarines are produced. #Melbourneprotest pic.twitter.com/FQnZc8uItr, To join the conversation, please "They're anti-everything, they're anti-lockdown, the shut down on international travel, they're anti-masks, antisocial distancing. Protest continues in Melbourne CBD six hours on By Chanel Zagon 21 Sep 2021 06:16 Hundreds of protesters have taken over a major Melbourne highway , stopping traffic while marching along the West . "Whether or not it's in the system from a vaccine data perspective, it will be a requirement for the workplace and we'll have the employers making sure that's in place.". He will be deeply missed. Victorian Police Commissioner Shane Patton earlier stressed demonstrators gathering in the city to protest on Wednesday would be met with new tactics and more police resources on the ground. 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? It is a situation fuelled by Melbourne's homelessness crisis. 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. Thousands of tradies were met by a large police presence on Tuesday as they protested against vaccinate mandates in Melbourne's CBD. When the Aukus plans were announced in mid-March, the government estimated the program would cost somewhere in the range of $268bn to $368bn over the period between now and the mid 2050s (most of it beyond the first four-year budget period). 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. 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. 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.. Whether you agree with me or not you can ask any questions you like. "We gather there to remember with respect and dignity and It is not appropriate to use this hallowed location for any protest. The federal Labor MP Josh Burns called for tougher laws to be considered after black-clad marchers made Nazi salutes in front of Parliament House. #9News. There has been limited to zero movement by demonstrators and right-wing groups. ( AAP: Dean Lewins ) 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. 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. Police have . Incensed activists have promised to return for a third day of protests on Wednesday after thousands of tradies staged a massive protest in Melbournes CBD.Event organisers who opposed the vaccine mandate and two-week shutdown of the Victorian construction industry have promised to rally every day until their demands are met.Angry crowds chanted every day as they marched through the CBD and clashed with police before spilling out onto West Gate Freeway. The Shrine of Remembrance CEO Dean Lea has condemned the protest gathering at the memorial site as disgraceful. Harsh language was being used by demonstrators as they crossed the West Gate Bridge and back into the city, with some heard yelling This is our bridge. By Adam Vidler. Sudan conflict: why is there fighting and what is at stake in the region? Protesters sat at the bottom step of Parliament, while lines of officers stood mid-way up the stairs. 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. Giving teenagers infant simulators (robo-babies) was supposed to prevent pregnancies in WAs schools, but on evaluation, the program was found to have backfired, actually increasing teen pregnancy rates. "People can encourage all they like. Heres what you need to know. A public order warning was broadcast by police over a speaker, ordering the protesters to leave or threatening action. 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. Reports from Thursday claim today's protest will be a "big one". The inquiry is holding public hearings to probe issues in the criminal justice and child protection systems. 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. 9:01am, Apr 28. It follows hundreds of workers gathered outside the CFMEU building, chanting and yelling, on Monday. The protesters stood across the intersection of Elizabeth Street and started chanting just before 10.30am. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has just stepped up to speak following the national cabinet meeting which has discussed reforms around the theme of a better future for the federation. We are funding construction ourselves; significantly, the deal is that the Commonwealth funded half of their business support and the state funded half of the business support, he said. The protest has come to a standstill with repeated chants of "freedom" and " every day", followed by clapping and cheering. It is included in it. "What isn't obvious is the sheer number of homeless people throughout Melbourne who know about this and come every couple of weeks to see the progress. Riot police are less than 10 metres away from the first row of protesters. A 4000-strong crowd of mostly unmasked protesters letting off flares, yelling slogans and blasting music moved through Melbourne's CBD on Saturday afternoon. The genesis is a parliamentary budget office (PBO) requested by the Greens that first appeared in an ABC report this morning. The next 72 hours are vital for getting any remaining Australians out of Sudan, the assistant minister for foreign affairs, Tim Watts, says. Posted 20 Nov 2021 20 Nov 2021 Sat 20 Nov 2021 at 2:11am , updated 20 Nov . Police are ramping up security around vaccine hubs and health workers have been advised not to wear uniforms or lanyards in public. Australia News Coronavirus Protesters arrive outside steps of Victoria parliament house in Melbourne CBD to rally against pandemic bill, vaccine mandates Tens of thousands of demonstrators have converged into Melbourne to protest against the Andrews government's pandemic bill. The man is yet to be formally identified, but an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is under way. Improving access to and delivery of after-hours primary care. Passport applications surged after Australias international border reopened in early 2022. Protesters have made their way back to the CFMEU headquarters on Elizabeth Street as fears mount over a possible repeat of Mondays violence. ET. 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. A heavy police presence was deployed in Melbourne CBD's on Wednesday as . Melbourne protests continue. Experts said the rotting fish and hot weather would probably further deplete the water of oxygen in the coming days. Bit of a shake there, geo-net confirming it as a magnitude 4.6 south-east of Lyttelton Harbour centred under Port Levy at a depth of 5km. To join the conversation, please The new evaluation unit will be established in Treasury and partner with departments and agencies across government to conduct evaluations on mutually agreed priorities. This unit will conduct high-quality impact evaluations of government programs, including randomised policy trials. 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. Who is Vanessa Hudson? Over-representation of First Nations children in criminal justice system a great shame, Dan Andrews says. April 25, 2023, 1:00 a.m. Ms. Lim, who was a journalist in China and Hong Kong for 13 years, is a . Organisers have stressed to those wanting to attend to blend in by not wearing high vis or work uniforms. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has blasted the federal government's refusal to provide additional economic support to the construction sector, saying Victorians are sick of federal expenditure being treated like it's foreign aid". Skip to main content Level 1:Home Level 1:About Council Level 2:Our profile Level 3:Lord mayor and councillors The number of Victorians in hospital with COVID-19 continues to rise. Photograph: AAP The group says the May demonstrations will . 11:55am Apr 28, 2023. Following the clash, the federal Labor MP Josh Burns called for tougher laws after black-clad marchers made Nazi salutes in front of the Victorian parliament. To find out your local FDR, visit https://t.co/ImyKJkhnMw. Don't have an account? Construction workers are seen at a protest in Melbourne. The department is encouraging Australians to continue applying for passports well before they need to travel, with the passport office estimating around 2 million Australians did not renew their passports during the early years of the pandemic, and most have yet to reapply. Scapegoating minorities is their business model, and it has no place in Australia. Vic Emergency also issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds in Victorias central, north central, and south west districts. Vic Emergency predicts the bushfire could impact the area between now and 3pm. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. People protest against mandatory vaccination in Sydney on Saturday. The chair of Melbournes Shrine of Remembrance has labelled Wednesdays protest gathering at the war memorial an act of disrespect to Australias fallen diggers. 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. All times AEST (GMT +10). An Extinction Rebellion activist hoists a banner over the Arts Centre spire during an Occupy for Climate protest in Melbourne on Friday morning. The Victorian government derided the protests as a "slap in the face", with police claiming more than 4000 people turned up in contravention of the state's COVID-19 restrictions. "Just a reminder that the deadline for first dose construction vaccinations is midnight tonight. They are braced for more action tomorrow which could see a resurgence in protesters, according to online chat. The protest spilled onto the highway just after 2pm. They then encountered riot police at Flinders Street Station and then moved on again, returning to Elizabeth Street and setting off more flares. Organising public assemblies, demonstrations and rallies - City of Melbourne Groups and individuals do not require permission from City of Melbourne to conduct a demonstration, rally, protest or other form of public assembly. Premier Daniel Andrews has denied reports the Victorian government's top construction adviser quit in protest over newly added restrictions to the industry. Construction workers have been warned the deadline to have at least one COVID-19 vaccine is due Thursday 11:59pm. To join the conversation, please Police have dragged away a number of people participating in a standoff between hundreds of protesters and officers at the Shrine of Remembrance. All we want is the same deal. 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. A number of arrests have reportedly been made. It really is appalling to think that people could come to this sacred place of reflection and protest for their selfish purposes, he told Sky News Australia. 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. Now is the time to leave: Australians urged to leave Sudan immediately. This will allow government to evaluate the impact of policies with the same rigour we use to test new medical treatments. 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Bates wrote on Twitter at the time: Today, I wrote to the Immigration Minister and called on him to revoke the visa of a prominent transphobe who poses a significant risk to members of the trans and gender diverse community of Australia. . Estelle says the protests are a sign of a city in crisis . "I am not here to discuss the circumstances on the individual leaving the role he had. Credit: 7NEWS The protesters stood across the intersection of Elizabeth Street and started chanting just before 10.30am. Don't have an account? If you know someone who may need assistance particularly if they live alone or are socially-isolated check-in on them this weekend and make sure they are doing okay and have what they need. Police release OC spray on protesters gathered for a transgender rights rally, involving opposing neo-Nazi protesters, outside Parliament House in Melbourne. Participants were stopping off at stores throughout the day to purchase drinks leading to several instances of alcohol-fuelled violence.

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