Yesterday
Protesters and police in tense Surry Hills stand-off
Hundreds of people have gathered at Surry Hills police station to protest what they say was a heavy-handed and violent response to protests in the CBD on Monday night. Follow live updates.
Sydney protests were a failure of all sides
The only way out of the valley of tribal echo-chambers is by upholding the Enlightenment principles of open inquiry and debate in a tolerant, pluralistic public square.
An ugly clash of protesters, police and politics
The demonstrations on Sydney streets have forced a reckoning from politicians and police about what is acceptable public speech.
‘Test is in the outcome’: Herzog offers olive branch to Albanese
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says his meetings with Anthony Albanese after the Bondi attack are about repairing ties after “many arguments” over Israeli policy.
This Month
Herzog’s welcome visit shouldn’t limit the right to dissent
State-enforced limitations on speech rarely change minds and sanitising the public square drives extremist sentiments underground or galvanises protesters.
Protesters chant, call Herzog ‘war criminal’ in challenge to police
Police will retain the power to ban a planned pro-Palestinian march on NSW Parliament House, a NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled, as organisers mull a new route.
Palestine Action Group mounts legal challenge over Herzog protest
The NSW government is facing legal action over its decision to declare the visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog a “major event”, boosting police powers.
Israeli president’s visit will test new laws in divided community
Isaac Herzog’s visit to mourn the Bondi terror attack with Jewish Australians poses a major test for cohesion under new laws.
Jewish artist says exhibition combats ‘pro-Hamas bias’
Rebel gallerist Nina Sanadze is highlighting a massacre she says has been downplayed by the pro-Palestine artists dominating the Biennale of Sydney.
‘Significant animosity’ to Israeli president prompts further protest ban
The NSW Police commissioner has extended protest restrictions in Sydney’s CBD and eastern suburbs because of the visit by Israel’s president this month.
Australia will pay for its Darwin Port mistake
Readers’ letters on the Darwin Port sale, Chalmers’ efforts on inflation, Adelaide Writers’ Week, the RBA’s interest rate decision, and AI and climate action.
January
How a killing on ‘Eat Street’ forced Trump to change course
Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis has for years drawn crowds for its variety of ethnic restaurants. Now it’s better known for ICE raids and death.
Trump says he’s ‘reviewing’ Minneapolis shooting as backlash grows
The president’s comments come as Republicans break ranks over the incident while Democrats threaten a shutdown after a nurse was shot dead by federal agents.
‘Sickening’ video of deadly Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage
Graphic footage, taken by a bystander, showed the moment a 37-year-old was gunned down by federal immigration agents in front of screaming protesters.
Clergy arrested, businesses shutter in Minnesota
Police arrested dozens of clergy members who sang hymns and prayed as part of a day of protests against Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.
Invasion Day marches given green light despite new protest bans
NSW Police will allow both Invasion Day and nationalist rallies in the heart of Sydney’s CBD despite new powers to block authorisation for protests
Ex-South Korean leader gets prison term in first ruling over martial law
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years for martial law abuses, with a verdict on a more serious insurrection charge due next month.
Trump threatens Insurrection Act to quell Minnesota protests
The president’s ultimatum could further fray tensions in Minneapolis, where an officer last week shot to death a mother of three as she tried to drive past him.
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes as airspace reopens
Iranian officials have signalled fast trials and executions for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while promising retaliation if the US intervenes.
Why the ‘Free Palestine’ crowd goes silent on Iran
While thousands die in the Islamic Republic’s bloody crackdown, the progressive left remains quiet, exposing a stark double standard.
