Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns
A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s Northern Beaches council has banned bikini-clad and shirtless passengers from riding its free community bus service after receiving feedback from passengers. The Hop, Skip and Jump is a daily 30-seat shuttle bus that services the coastal suburbs of Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah and is frequented by beachgoers. Continue reading...
Sydney police to be investigated by watchdog after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos have emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say. Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...
NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into reports of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog
Despite premier’s objection to any inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality at a Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said on Friday it would examine the police response after receiving “a significant number of complaints”. Continue reading...
Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog rally didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
New South Wales police reported that a lack of communication among officers led to the violent disruption of Muslim worshippers during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Footage showing police forcibly removing men praying at the Sydney Town Hall has caused significant public outrage.
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Q:Why is the Sydney police being investigated by a watchdog?
The investigation is related to violence during an anti-Herzog protest.
Q:What recent policy was implemented regarding bikinis on Sydney buses?
Bikinis have been banned on Sydney buses due to concerns about cleanliness.
Q:What is the focus of the NSW police watchdog's investigation at the Sydney protest?
The investigation is focused on alleged police brutality during the protest against Isaac Herzog.
Q:What issue arose regarding an agreement for Muslims at the protest against Isaac Herzog?
NSW police stated that the agreement to allow Muslims to finish their prayer did not reach the officers.
Q:Did the police receive the agreement regarding Muslim prayers at the Isaac Herzog rally?
No, NSW police indicated that the agreement did not reach the officers present at the rally.