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Hundreds Of People In Australia Held A "Paddle Out" Memorial At Bondi Beach For The 15 Killed In The Shooting
People laid flowers on the water, clapped in unison and observed a moment of silence as lifeguards and police watched from the shore.
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Australia Announced It Will Launch Its Largest Gun Buyback In 29 Years After The Bondi Beach Shooting
Albanese said that authorities in Australia’s states and territories will be tasked with collecting the weapons and the Federal police will then be responsible for destroying them.
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Australia’s Prime Minister Said It Will Toughen Its Gun Laws After Gunmen Killed 15 People At Bondi Beach
“People's circumstances change, people can be radicalized over a period of time, licenses should not be in perpetuity,” Albanese said in reference to license reviews.
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A Civilian Disarmed A Gunman During A Shooting At Australia's Bondi Beach In An Incredible Act Of Bravery
“We have seen Australians today run towards danger in order to help others. These Australians are heroes and their bravery has saved lives,”
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Australia Has Officially Implemented The World’s First Ban On Social Media For Children Under 16
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the ban came into effect, banning and removing millions of accounts of children under 16 and preventing new ones from being created.
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This Far-Right White Australian Woman Politician Wore A Burqa To Parliament To Call For It To Be Banned
Shortly after her bill of banning burqas, niqabs and similar full-face coverings in public spaces was blocked, Hanson returned wearing a black burqa in protest.
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This Dutch Convicted Child Rapist Volleyball Player Has Been Denied A Visa To Australia
Van de Velde’s visa was denied and the government said it will “ensure that Australians can be safe and feel safe in their communities.”
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The UK, Canada, Australia And Portugal Have All Formally Recognized Palestine As A State
The three countries — all long-time allies of both Israel and the US — made separate but coordinated statements on Sunday, Sept. 21, marking the first time members of the G7 have taken the step.
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Australia Has Also Said It Will Recognize Palestine At The UN, Joining France, UK And Canada
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was compelled to take action after Israel continuously disregarded international law.
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Over 300,000 People In Australia Held A Massive Protest For Gaza, Taking Over The Sydney Harbour Bridge
Police estimate about 90,000 people took part in the demonstration, named "March for Humanity", while organizers say the turnout was likely more than 300,000.
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A Woman In Australia Was Found Guilty Of Murdering Three Family Members Using Toxic Mushrooms
On July 7, a jury found Erin Patterson guilty of murdering her husband's parents and aunt.
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In A Setback, Indigenous Torres Strait Islanders Sued Australia To Protect Them From Climate Change But Lost
Sea levels in Torres Islands have risen to about six cm every year, with some areas increasing to three times the global average.