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( ASIO ),  Mike Burgess , Photo YouTube In a stark and unsettling address this week, Australia's top spy delivered a chilling warning that has pierced the nation's sense of security.   The Director-General of Security for the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Mike Burgess , declared that at least three foreign nations are both "willing and capable" of carrying out " lethal targeting "—or political assassination —on Australian soil. YouTube Credits  2025 Lowy Lecture Lowy Institute

Police Clash with Leftwing Protesters In the heart of Melbourne 's bustling CBD, what started as dueling rallies over immigration—one anti-immigration, the other a staunch defense against racism—spiraled into chaos on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Rocks flew like missiles, glass bottles shattered against riot shields, and the air thickened with the acrid sting of pepper spray and burning flags. Two Victoria Police officers ended up in hospital, their bodies bearing the brutal marks of the fray: a serious hand laceration for one, a deep gash to the leg for the other. By Monday morning, as the city licked its wounds, Premier Jacinta Allan faced a barrage of questions in a media conference that crackled with tension. Her response? A firm denial that Victoria—or Melbourne—has any "problem" with violent protests at all.

Lidia Thorpe's Explosive Threat [Video Below] Senator Lidia Thorpe 's Explosive Threat: "I'll Burn Down Parliament House " – A Fiery Stand or Dangerous Rhetoric? In a moment that's sent shockwaves through Australian politics, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has once again thrust herself into the spotlight – this time with a threat that could make even the most seasoned parliamentarian pause. Speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne on October 12, 2025, Thorpe declared she was prepared to "burn down Parliament House" if that's what it took to amplify her voice on Indigenous rights and the plight of Palestinians. As thousands gathered amid nationwide protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, her words weren't just provocative – they were a lit match tossed into an already volatile political tinderbox. But what exactly did she say, why did she say it, and how has the backlash unfolded? Let's break it down.

In a significant development, a New South Wales court has delivered a major ruling, prohibiting a planned pro-Palestine march from culminating at the iconic Sydney Opera House forecourt this Sunday. The NSW Court of Appeal sided with police in blocking the protest, citing "extreme" public safety concerns over the intended route and the proposed destination.