More than 1,500 police officers were deployed to Sydney’s central business district (CBD) and surrounding areas to prevent a planned anti-lockdown protest on Saturday. The New South Wales (NSW) police announced Saturday morning that public transport routes to downtown Sydney and ride shares would be blocked. Trains had to skip major train stations, including Redfern,…
Australia’s Melbourne Sees Anti-Lockdown Protest While Sydney Faces Police Crackdown
Large Anti-Lockdown Protest in Australia’s Melbourne While Sydney Faces Heavy Police Crackdown
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Melbourne, Australia, in a largely peaceful fashion to rally against local lockdown restrictions—a stark contrast to the situation in Sydney, where more than 1,500 police officers descended upon the CBD and surrounding areas to quash what was believed to be a planned anti-lockdown protest. The New South…
Sydney COVID Lockdown Extends to Entire State of NSW
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will enter a snap state-wide lockdown from 5 p.m. on Saturday after 466 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and four deaths were reported. “To minimise movement and protect our communities from the evolving COVID situation in Sydney, stay-at-home orders will be introduced for all of Regional NSW…
Survivor of Communist Poland Wins Human Rights Award for Supporting Falun Gong
August 13, 2021
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A former survivor of the communist takeover of Poland has been awarded for his efforts promoting “freedom of belief” for Falun Gong practitioners worldwide. Australia-based Sev Ozdowski, chair of the Australian Multicultural Council and vice-chancellor’s fellow at Western Sydney University, has worked closely with Falun Gong practitioners to hold events and raise awareness around the…
390 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Announced in New South Wales
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has reported 390 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19, including a wide spectrum of ages hospitalised and in intensive care. More than 300 people are in hospital, with 63 in the ICU. Of the people in ICU, four are in their 20s, six are in their 30s,…
Australia’s National Mental Health Support Service Records Highest Volume of Calls Ever
August 5, 2021
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Mental health and suicide prevention service Lifeline Australia has registered its highest volume of calls ever, as Australians around the country endure continuous disruptions to daily life through COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. Staffed by volunteers, the 58-year-old organisation offers a 24-hour telephone crisis support service to help Australian’s cope with issues such as mental health,…
Hillsong Founder Facing Criminal Charge
Australian Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has been charged with concealing information about the sexual abuse of a young male in the 1970s. Police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will allege that Houston knew information relating to the sexual abuse of a young male but never reported it to police. Police first…
Police Prohibits Sydney Taxis, Rideshares From Taking People to CBD Amid Potential Protests
Australian police have prohibited taxis, rideshares, and passenger services from driving people to Sydney’s CBD on Saturday, in an effort to stop people from attending any anti-lockdown protests. New South Wales (NSW) Police and the military are seeking to enforce the NSW government’s strict lockdown rules. The prohibited zone will be in force from 9…
Police Prohibit Sydney Taxis, Rideshares From Taking People to Potential Protests
Australian police have prohibited taxis, rideshares, and passenger services from driving people to Sydney’s central business district on Saturday, in an effort to stop people from attending any anti-lockdown protests. New South Wales (NSW) Police and the military are seeking to enforce the NSW government’s strict lockdown rules. The prohibited zone will be in force…
Thousands of Australians Protest Lockdowns in Sydney, Melbourne
Thousands of Australians fed up with COVID-19 lockdowns marched in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday as part of the “World Wide Rally for Freedom” protests. Australians gathered in the thousands at inner Sydney’s Victoria Park before marching to Town Hall in the central business district, escorted by a heavy police presence which included mounted police…
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