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WA Police seized more than 100 guns on the weekend in an operation authorities say was sparked by the shooting of two police officers in Victoria in August, allegedly by sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman.

But a radicalisation expert said the move may "enhance those very grievances of being targeted" felt by sovereign citizens, a group he says is "particularly attuned to being singled out".

Professor Keiran Hardy said sovereign citizens posed a "unique challenge" due to their views on authority and the rule of law.

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Detectives are yet to interview a 60-year-old man who allegedly opened fire on a street in Sydney's inner west.

A man in his 50s was left injured and has undergone emergency surgery for gunshot wounds to his neck and chest.

The alleged gunman had no known mental health history, according to police.

Acting Superintendent Stephen Parry said between 50 to 100 shots were fired "indiscriminately" at passers-by over a two-hour period.

The 60-year-old had no connections to organised crime or terrorism, police said.

Acting Commissioner Trent King said the shooting did not appear to be drug or alcohol-related.

This is a wise step for Australia in terms of deterrence as much as I don't trust Boeing or my government, it is has been pretty strange seeing some countries look at the Apache like it is outdated when it is probably one of the most successfully forward thinking weapon systems from the Cold War especially with the longbow radars and it has only become more relevant as an integrated central node to coordinate air defense against things such as mass drone waves.

If you are Australian and are looking at the Ukraine war nervously and thinking about what kinds of military deterrence are actually effective, resilient and adaptable, this is it. This replaces the Tiger gunship helicopter in Australia's inventory and it is difficult to understate how much more capable of a system the Apache is then the Tiger, the stats show a major difference but it is much bigger than that, it is about an entire approach to combined arms military operations.

The US Army’s AH-64E Apache has also integrated the Spike missile system, in addition to the existing joint air-to-ground missiles, which feature laser and radar seekers. These missiles will eventually replace the Hellfire in US operations. The Apache’s advanced sensors and systems, such as the Longbow fire-control radar, enable it to acquire targets at more than double the range of the ARH Tiger. Its capability is further enhanced by data-sharing links like Link 16, which allows for seamless communication with other helicopters and ground units.

While exact sensor capabilities remain classified, it is known that the Apache can detect targets at distances beyond its firing range. The US Army utilises a formation-based approach to manage the vast amount of data generated during missions. A typical formation involves four Apaches, with mixed configurations of Longbow radars and upper-receivers. “Longbow radar aircraft can share their targets, then the troop leader can assign them between the flight to attack,” one Australian Army is quoted as saying to the MoD. “It’s an adrenaline rush to be in a four-ship formation with four aircraft firing simultaneously.”

https://www.army-technology.com/news/australia-prepares-for-ah-64e-apache-helicopter-arrival/?cf-view

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says 21 sunscreens that share the same base formulation have been recalled, paused or are under its review.

The TGA says it has "significant concerns" about the reliability of SPF testing undertaken by Princeton Consumer Research (PCR), an overseas laboratory many sunscreen brands used to support their SPF claims.

The agency says it has written to PCR about its concerns, but has not received a response.

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The state government has lost a landmark case involving the illegal strip search of a woman by NSW Police at a music festival in 2018.

Sydney woman Raya Meredith was awarded $93,000 in damages.

What's next?

The case is part of a broader class action which extends to police strip searches at music festivals from 2016.

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The ABC has been ordered to pay a fine of $150,000 to journalist Antoinette Lattouf for her unlawful termination.

Ms Lattouf had already been awarded $70,000 in compensation for non-economic loss.

The judge found the decision to remove Lattouf from ABC Radio Sydney was made to appease pro-Israel lobbyists behind a campaign of complaints.

I'm really interested to know whether this crime was racially motivated. I really think we need a reckoning in Melbourne over this growing tide of alt-right fascism and racism. We've also had the attack on Camp Sovereignty within the last month.

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UTS will close its schools of education and public health, cutting 167 courses and 134 full-time jobs.

The proposal is part of a major restructure to save $100 million and put the university back in surplus.

What's next?

A consultation period will run until October 15.

Thousands of people across Australia and from across the political spectrum rallied on Saturday, marching through the streets of capital cities.

Groups protesting for Indigenous sovereignty marched through city streets voicing their opposition to racism and anti-immigration views.

At the same time, a collection of groups holding various anti-government and anti-immigration views formed their own protests in capital cities, with demonstrators draped in Australian flags.

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Coles and Woolworths expect to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more to repay staff who were underpaid, after the Federal Court found they had failed to keep accurate employment records.

Legal experts say the ramifications could be wide-reaching and other Australian businesses should review their payroll systems.

What's next?

A further hearing on the matter is listed for late October, which should determine the outcome for nearly 30,000 affected employees.

ABC coverage: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-08/bondi-beach-pro-palestine-pro-israel-protest-scuffle/105747036

De-paywalled archive link: https://archive.is/OFTpW

In Western Australia, a rally in Albany, on the state's south coast, has drawn low numbers.

Six people gathered around a Eureka flag in the centre of town, while another six people gathered in opposition.

Apart from some minimal interaction between the groups, the event proceeded without any further incident.

— ABC Great Southern

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Australia Post has suspended most postage to the US ahead of new tariffs on low-value parcels, with businesses wanting to ship to American customers now unable to use the government-owned carrier.

Some online retailers had pre-empted issues with sending goods to the US and stopped shipping there in recent weeks, as global postal services described "chaos".

From Friday, August 29, parcels valued under $US800 ($1,230) imported into the US will attract tariffs or flat fees.

Resignation comes after Media Watch revealed a German defence company bidding for an Australian contract paid for him to visit its shipyards