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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Former Greens candidate may lose her sight after being arrested at an anti-Israel protest
A former Greens candidate may lose sight in one eye after an incident at an anti-Israel protest in Sydney 's west. Hannah Thomas, 35, who recently ran against Anthony Albanese in the Sydney electorate of Grayndler, was photographed with a bruised and bloodied eye in Belmore on Friday morning. She had gathered with about 50 other protesters outside a Lakemba business accused by the Greens of supplying materials used by the Israeli military. The NSW Greens accused the business of 'reportedly [being] involved in providing plating services for various parts used in F-35 jets. 'The State of Israel's fleet of around 40 F-35 rely on the global supply chain and supplement supply from countries like Australia to continue the genocide against the Palestinian people,' it said in a statement on Friday morning. Police issued a move-on direction to the group at about 5.35am on Friday to disrupt the alleged unauthorised protest. Ms Thomas allegedly refused to comply with the order and sustained facial injuries during her arrest before being taken to Bankstown Hospital for treatment. It is not clear exactly what caused Ms Thomas' injuries. Doctors are worried she may never regain sight in her injured eye, the Daily Telegraph reported. The NSW Greens said the extent of her injuries meant she may require facial reconstruction surgery. It said lawyers had been engaged to represent Ms Thomas and the other protesters who were arrested during the incident. Ms Thomas has attended anti-Israel protests in the past, having called on Australia to impose sanctions on Israel, whose government she accused of genocide. She was among dozens of demonstrators who descended on Albanese's electorate office to demand action after Greta Thunberg's 'Freedom Flotilla' was seized by Israeli defence forces earlier this month. A spokesperson for NSW Police told Daily Mail Australia Ms Thomas had not been charged following the incident. 'She sustained facial injuries while being arrested for allegedly failing to comply with a police direction and the arrest was discontinued and (she) was taken to Bankstown hospital for treatment,' they said. Four others were arrested and charged during the protest, including a 24-year-old man who was allegedly found in possession of a stolen police body-worn camera. Police said the camera was stolen by an unknown protester during a scuffle and was tracked to the 24-year-old's location. Greens MP Sue Higginson described the actions of police as 'brutal and excessive', before calling on NSW Premier Chris Minns to take accountability. Three men and a 29-year-old woman were taken to Campsie Police Station following their arrests. The 29-year-old woman was charged with refuse/fail to comply with direction under part 14 while the 24-year-old man was charged with larceny and goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not m/v). The 41-year-old man was charged with use offensive language in/near public place/school and the 26-year-old man was charged with refuse/fail to comply with direction under part 14 and hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty. All four were granted conditional bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court on Tuesday July 15. Police said inquiries were ongoing.
The Advertiser
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Schools, buses headline early budget promises
NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Schools, buses headline early budget promises
NSW LABOR GOVERNMENT BUDGET PLEDGES TRANSPORT: * $452 million to increase bus services, including $56 million to purchase 50 new 'bendy' buses * $150 million of above funds to be used for more regular school bus services in outer Sydney and regional areas * Road upgrades and new signage around Western Sydney Airport precinct totalling $80 million EDUCATION: * $9 billion over four years for public school infrastructure, largely focused in growing suburban communities * Three new public primary schools in west and southwest Sydney with attached public preschools along with one new high school HEALTH: * $700 million towards construction of the new Bankstown Hospital and necessary relocation of Bankstown TAFE * A statewide pathology hub to be established at Westmead, the $492 million investment includes an upgrade to a high-security lab researching dangerous pathogens like Ebola and measles * $23 million to cover an extra 3500 surgeries in the next year LAW AND ORDER: * $125.8 million for cybersecurity upgrades to NSW Police, $50 million of which will go to upgrade outdated hardware * Victims' Support Service funding boosted by $227 million over five years to help victims of violent crime access counselling * Upgrade of Downing Centre to create 15 new physical and virtual courtrooms and $48.3 million to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for additional solicitors HOUSING * $30.4 million crisis intervention package for homelessness services * Extension of build-to-rent tax concessions beyond slated 2039 end date * New guidelines to speed up construction of roads, schools and parks around developments ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SPACES: * $110 million to maintain public spaces including the repair of Pyrmont Bridge and maintenance of fire trails * Construction of the Newcastle Logistics Precinct for $115.5 million which will house wind turbines and electrical transformers used in renewable energy projects * Commonwealth Veteran Card holders will receive free vehicle entry to all NSW National Parks CULTURE: * The establishment of a $100 million fund to find a suitable location for a second major film studio in Sydney * $280 million to support the screen and digital games sector including rebates for NSW-based visual effects and digital games productions
ABC News
06-06-2025
- ABC News
Man jailed after shooting partner through garage ceiling in Sydney's south-west
A man will spend up to seven years in prison for shooting a gun through the ceiling of his Sydney garage and causing catastrophic injuries to his partner, who a court heard has forgiven him and now wants his support. Kamal El Jamal fired a bullet through a garage roof of a Condell Park home on January 12, 2023, which seriously injured his partner who was 37 years old at the time. El Jamal, now 35, has been given a maximum prison sentence of seven years with a minimum of four years and three months. The bullet, fired by the then 32-year-old, pierced through the garage ceiling, past the floorboards of the bedroom directly above, through the mattress and was lodged into his partner who was laying on the bed. El Jamal drove his partner to Bankstown Hospital shortly after. She suffered serious injuries to her chest, ribs, spine, and liver — causing paralysis below her spine. The NSW District Court heard on Friday she will never walk again. At the time of the incident, El Jamal claimed to paramedics that he "just found her like this", before he left her at the hospital and drove away. The firearm was never recovered by police. At the sentence hearing on Friday, the court heard that El Jamal has been caring for his partner, who has since forgiven him for causing her paralysis. Defence counsel April Francis said the woman, who needs assistance with daily activities like bathing and clothing, "is desirous of having the offender assist her with the state that she finds herself in". However, District Judge Sean Grant said El Jamal "should not benefit from the injuries he has occasioned." In a letter written to the court, El Jamal aimed to show remorse for his actions. The 35-year-old stated he was suffering "intense psychosis", and was "seeing and hearing things", which Judge Grant rejected as there was no evidence for these episodes. Judge Grant said if the firearm was volunteered to police after the incident occurred, it would be a sign of remorse. "A message needs to be sent to the community that if you possess and use a firearm you will be sent to jail for a long time. El Jamal had spent time in two rehabilitation centres since the incident, which Judge Grant considered during sentencing. He also said his criminal history, which included several drug matters and the contravention of an apprehended domestic violence order, disentitled him to leniency. Judge Grant said El Jamal had attempted to rehabilitate himself, but was "unable to conclude he will not be before a court again". He will be eligible for parole from April 19, 2028.
