Tag: protest
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Human Rights Day Rally held in Lismore to defend rights to protest
A rally has been held today marking International Human Rights Day in Lismore. The group defending their right to protest following the sentencing of an activist who was charged under new anti-protest legislation
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POLICE WARNING FOR PLANNED FREEDOM PROTESTS
Police have issued a warning ahead of freedom protests planned this weekend in Ballina, Byron Bay and Tweed Heads. Officers say extra resources will be brought in to disrupt the protests including the riot squad, dog squad and highway patrol They say the gatherings are a risk to public health. “Let me just urge people…
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PROTESTOR FRONTS COURT AFTER SUNDAYS PROTEST AT THE BORDER
A man has fronted a Tweed Heads court after being arrested at yesterday’s border protest. He’s accused of failing to comply with public health orders, assaulting police and resisting arrest. The Queensland man was granted bail to front court again on September 13. (NO AUDIO)
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PROTESTORS ARRESTED FOLLOWING ANTI-LOCKDOWN PROTESTS
More than 33 people on the Far North Coast were arrested following anti-lockdown protests at council chambers yesterday. 68 penalty infringement notices were also handed out to protestors in the region. Protestors were charged with offences including breaching public health orders, assault and resisting arrest. (NO AUDIO)
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PROTESTORS GATHER AGAINST MERGED COUNCIL’S MASTERS BUILDING PLAN
Mid Coast Council’s plan to move into the old Masters building in Taree continues to divide opinion. In a bid to convince councillors, a group of protesters congregated outside the local chambers, loudly voicing their disapproval.