Australia charges two men in Sydney over plot to blow up plane
7 years, 7 months ago

Australia charges two men in Sydney over plot to blow up plane

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two men have been charged with terrorism offences in Sydney for their alleged plot to blow up a passenger plane. Australian police thwart terror plot to bring down plane The plot spurred Australia's intelligence agency to raise the aviation threat level to "probable," prompting tighter airport security measures, before the risk was downgraded to "possible". The aviation threat level was downgraded to "possible", Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told a news conference in Perth on Thursday, since the plot had been disrupted and contained.

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Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives
2 months ago

Australian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australian authorities say they’ve foiled a potential “mass casualty” attack with the discovery of a trailer packed with explosives in northwest Sydney, and “some indications” it was to be used against targets in the Jewish community following a spate of antisemitic incidents. “This is the discovery of a potential mass casualty event,” New South Wales Premier …

Police say Sydney attacker was known to police but had not been charged
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Police say Sydney attacker was known to police but had not been charged

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Queensland Police assistant commissioner Roger Lowe told reporters in …

Sydney News: ’Brave’ Australian man tries to stop knife-wielding attacker ’alone’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sydney News: ’Brave’ Australian man tries to stop knife-wielding attacker ’alone’

Live Mint  

A stabbing attack at a busy Sydney mall on Saturday claimed at least six lives, along with that of the knife-wielding attacker who was shot dead by the policewoman on scene. But at the face of adversity, social media was flooded by video of a "brave Australian man" who was single-handed stalling the attacker at the escalator of the Sydney …

Australian Who Made Fake Bomb Threat on Plane Headed to Malaysia Charged
1 year, 7 months ago

Australian Who Made Fake Bomb Threat on Plane Headed to Malaysia Charged

News 18  

A 45-year-old man was charged on Tuesday with allegedly threatening to blow up a plane during a flight from Australia to Malaysia that returned to Sydney. Police arrested the Canberra resident and took him from the Airbus A330 on Monday, almost three hours after Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 returned to Sydney Airport. “All we saw were fire engines surrounding us …

British man charged with violent mugging within 24 hours of arriving in Australia
5 years, 11 months ago

British man charged with violent mugging within 24 hours of arriving in Australia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A British man who had …

Terrorist allegedly behind Sydney plane bomb plot captured in Iraq
6 years, 11 months ago

Terrorist allegedly behind Sydney plane bomb plot captured in Iraq

Daily Mail  

An alleged Islamic State commander who is accused by authorities of conspiring with his Sydney-based brothers to blow up a plane last year has been arrested in Iraq with an alleged Australian IS fighter. Mr Khayat allegedly hatched a plot with his brothers, Khaled and Mahmoud Khayat, to blow up Etihad Airways flight EY451 from Sydney to Abu Dhabi with …

Australian police foil 'attack' on school by two teenagers, say they prevented a catastrophe
7 years, 4 months ago

Australian police foil 'attack' on school by two teenagers, say they prevented a catastrophe

Firstpost  

Two teenagers have been charged with planning an attack using guns and explosives on a Australian school and police said they intended to kill multiple people. The plot targeting the school in South Australia’s fruit-producing Riverland region, northeast of Adelaide, came to the attention of authorities earlier this month and the two young men were arrested soon afterwards. Sydney: Two …

Australian police claim to have foiled New Year's Eve terror plot, arrest Islamic State sympathiser
7 years, 4 months ago

Australian police claim to have foiled New Year's Eve terror plot, arrest Islamic State sympathiser

Firstpost  

An Islamic State sympathiser planned to buy a gun and kill as many revellers as possible on New Year’s Eve in Melbourne’s popular Federation Square, police said on Tuesday after foiling the plot Melbourne: An Islamic State sympathiser planned to buy a gun and kill as many revellers as possible on New Year’s Eve in Melbourne’s popular Federation Square, police …

Sydney terror plot: How police dismantled alleged Islamic State plan hatched on home soil
7 years, 7 months ago

Sydney terror plot: How police dismantled alleged Islamic State plan hatched on home soil

ABC  

Sydney is no stranger to terrorism, but when police bashed down the door of a Surry Hills terrace last Saturday night, there was something different in the air. Let's go back to April Police claim Khaled Khayat, who was charged with terrorism-related offences, was put in touch with an IS controller by his brother — a senior member of the …

Two men to appear in court over alleged jet plot
7 years, 7 months ago

Two men to appear in court over alleged jet plot

ABC  

New South Wales counter-terrorism police have charged two men alleged to have been involved in a plot to bring down a passenger plane, arrested in raids last weekend across Sydney. All four men were arrested on Saturday in raids across Sydney, with authorities alleging they were involved in a plot to bring down a passenger plane using an improvised device. …

Sydney terror raids: Police commissioner says he expects charges over alleged plane bomb plot
7 years, 7 months ago

Sydney terror raids: Police commissioner says he expects charges over alleged plane bomb plot

ABC  

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says he expects charges to be laid over Saturday night's terror raids in Sydney, despite one of the four men arrested being released. It has been five days since the NSW Joint Counter-Terrorism team raided several properties around the city after intelligence reports of a plot to take down a passenger plane using …

Sydney terror: 'Sacrificial lamb to be used to carry bomb'
7 years, 7 months ago

Sydney terror: 'Sacrificial lamb to be used to carry bomb'

Daily Mail  

The alleged terror cell accused of a plot to blow up 500 passengers on a Sydney flight planned to use an unknowing 'sacrificial lamb' to carry the bomb on board. Three men remain behind bars after police thwarted the alleged plot to detonate a gas bomb disguised as a meat mincer on an Etihad flight bound for Abu Dhabi. Khaled …

Australia plane bomb plot: Four arrested as airports expand security checks
7 years, 7 months ago

Australia plane bomb plot: Four arrested as airports expand security checks

The Independent  

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Sydney terror raids: Ramped-up airport security just 'window dressing', expert warns
7 years, 7 months ago

Sydney terror raids: Ramped-up airport security just 'window dressing', expert warns

ABC  

A security and terrorism expert says increased passenger screening at Australian airports in the wake of the weekend's alleged bomb plot arrests is just "window dressing". Key points: Men allegedly plotted to use bomb made out of meat grinder Expert says increased security measures at airports aren't enough He says training staff to better interpret human behaviour is the answer …

Malcolm Turnbull: Australian police foils terrorist plot to bring down airplane; four arrested
7 years, 8 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull: Australian police foils terrorist plot to bring down airplane; four arrested

Firstpost  

Police disrupted a terrorist plot to bring down an airplane and arrested four men in raids on homes in several Sydney suburbs Canberra: Police disrupted a terrorist plot to bring down an airplane and arrested four men in raids on homes in several Sydney suburbs, the prime minister said on Saturday. “I can report last night that there has been …

Sydney terrorism raids: What we know about the alleged plot to bring down a plane
7 years, 8 months ago

Sydney terrorism raids: What we know about the alleged plot to bring down a plane

ABC  

Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed anti-terrorism raids in Sydney on Saturday related to a threat to bring down a plane with an "improvised device". Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin said police believed it was "Islamic-inspired terrorism". Australian Federal Police, ASIO and New South Wales Police conducted operations on Saturday evening at five properties in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, …

Sydney terror raids 'disrupted' plot to bring down plane, Malcolm Turnbull says
7 years, 8 months ago

Sydney terror raids 'disrupted' plot to bring down plane, Malcolm Turnbull says

ABC  

Authorities in Sydney have seized material that could be used to make an improvised bomb, as investigations continue into an alleged terror plot to bring down a plane. Key points: "Islamic-inspired" plot involved use of "improvised device", AFP says Four men arrested in Sydney raids Extra security measures in place at major airports, some travellers experiencing delays Prime Minister Malcolm …

Brighton siege: Australian police confirms terror link after Islamic State claims responsibility for attack
7 years, 9 months ago

Brighton siege: Australian police confirms terror link after Islamic State claims responsibility for attack

Firstpost  

Australian police confirmed Tuesday that a shooting and hostage situation in Melbourne which killed two people, including the gunman, was an act of “terrorism”, after the Islamic State claimed responsibility. Melbourne: Australian police confirmed Tuesday that a shooting and hostage situation in Melbourne which killed two people, including the gunman, was an act of “terrorism”, after the Islamic State claimed …

Melbourne siege: Police shoot gunman dead after explosions and hostage situation
7 years, 9 months ago

Melbourne siege: Police shoot gunman dead after explosions and hostage situation

The Independent  

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In wake of Manchester terror attack, security beefed up at Australia's Sydney Vivid light show
7 years, 10 months ago

In wake of Manchester terror attack, security beefed up at Australia's Sydney Vivid light show

Firstpost  

Australian officials say they have prevented 12 terror attacks on home soil since 2014 with 61 people charged. Sydney: One of Australia’s biggest draw cards, the Sydney Vivid light show, got underway Friday with police vowing to take to the skies, streets and waterways in the wake of the terror attack in Britain this week. “We are very very confident …

5 charged with plotting terror attack in Australia
9 years, 3 months ago

5 charged with plotting terror attack in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A teenager and four men were charged Thursday with planning a “terrorist” attack on an Australian government building, part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged plot, police said. A 15-year-old and 20-year-old man from western Sydney were arrested and charged with “conspiracy to conduct an act in preparation for a terrorist act,” said Michael Phelan, the Australian …

Sydney terror arrests: Teenager, 15, and 20-year-old charged over plan to attack government buildings
9 years, 3 months ago

Sydney terror arrests: Teenager, 15, and 20-year-old charged over plan to attack government buildings

The Independent  

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5 charged with plotting terror attack in Australia
9 years, 3 months ago

5 charged with plotting terror attack in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A teenager and four men were charged Thursday with planning a terrorist attack on an Australian government building, part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged plot, police said. A 15-year-old and 20-year-old man from western Sydney were arrested and charged with conspiracy to prepare for a terrorism act, said Michael Phelan, the Australian federal police’s deputy commissioner …

Timeline: Homegrown terrorism in Australia over the past year
9 years, 5 months ago

Timeline: Homegrown terrorism in Australia over the past year

ABC  

Following the death of a New South Wales police civilian employee at the hands of a radicalised teenager in Sydney, take a look at some of the key events relating to homegrown terrorism in Australia over the past year. Counter-terrorism police in Sydney arrest two men, charging one with possession of documents designed to facilitate a terrorist attack. August 2015 …

Melbourne counterterrorism raids: Plot involved running over police officer, shooting rampage, security official says
9 years, 11 months ago

Melbourne counterterrorism raids: Plot involved running over police officer, shooting rampage, security official says

ABC  

A security official with knowledge of the police operation to foil an Anzac Day terror attack says the plot involved running a police officer over and then killing him with a knife. "It seems that Prakash has stepped in as the Baryalei Mark II, and that's significant," Greg Barton, director at Monash University's Global Terrorism Research Centre, said. "Islamic State …

Australia arrests 5 for alleged IS-inspired terror plot
9 years, 11 months ago

Australia arrests 5 for alleged IS-inspired terror plot

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Five Australian teenagers were arrested Saturday on suspicion of plotting an Islamic State group-inspired terrorist attack at a Veterans’ Day ceremony that included targeting police officers, officials said. The suspects included two 18-year-olds who are alleged to have been preparing an attack at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Melbourne later this month, Australian Federal Police Acting Deputy Commissioner …

Australia foils terror attack, 5 IS-inspired teens arrested
9 years, 11 months ago

Australia foils terror attack, 5 IS-inspired teens arrested

The Hindu  

Hundreds of Australian police on Saturday arrested five teens planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack next week at an event to mark the centenary of the landings at Gallipoli during World War One, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said. Senior police officials said that they found "edged weapons", including a sword and knife during the raids, but were confident the threat …

Men arrested in Melbourne over alleged 'ISIS-inspired' Anzac Day terrorist plot
9 years, 11 months ago

Men arrested in Melbourne over alleged 'ISIS-inspired' Anzac Day terrorist plot

ABC  

Counterterrorism police have alleged two of the five men they arrested in an operation in Melbourne on Saturday morning were planning an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack on an Anzac Day ceremony. "It is alleged both men were undertaking preparations for a terrorist attack at an Anzac Day activity in Melbourne which included targeting police officers," he said. Terror plot 'evil', …

Australia investigates whether teen was IS suicide bomber
10 years ago

Australia investigates whether teen was IS suicide bomber

The Hindu  

Australia’s government said on Thursday it was trying to confirm reports that an Australian teenager was among a group of suicide bombers from the Islamic State movement that struck Iraq’s embattled Anbar province. The Islamic State group claimed in an online statement that it used foreign fighters from Australia, Belgium, Syria and Uzbekistan in Wednesday’s attack, in which at least …

Police: 2 men planned ‘imminent’ terror attack in Australia
10 years, 1 month ago

Police: 2 men planned ‘imminent’ terror attack in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Two men were charged on Wednesday with planning to launch an imminent terrorist attack in Australia, after police seized a homemade flag associated with the Islamic State group, a machete and a hunting knife in a counterterrorism raid. Asked whether they were planning a beheading, Burn replied, “We don’t really know what act they were going to commit.” …

Authorities warn of 'new normal' after thwarting terrorist plot
10 years, 1 month ago

Authorities warn of 'new normal' after thwarting terrorist plot

ABC  

LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Is Australia now entering a new era where terrorist arrests and plots are a regular part of life? CATH BURN, NSW POLICE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER: Yesterday our police officers from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team, including members of the Australian Federal Police and the NSW Police Force, conducted an operation which led to the arrest and charging of …

Sydney siege: Australian PM Tony Abbott orders review of café terror attack
10 years, 3 months ago

Sydney siege: Australian PM Tony Abbott orders review of café terror attack

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Australian Prime Minister, Tony …

Lessons from Sydney attack: How an individual's madness can turn into a major terror threat
10 years, 3 months ago

Lessons from Sydney attack: How an individual's madness can turn into a major terror threat

Firstpost  

Australians across their vibrant nation must be an embarrassed and worried lot. Now they have been at the receiving end from the hands of an Iranian immigrant, Man Haron Monis, with an unstable mind and a colourful criminal record, who barged into a popular coffee shop the Lindt in downtown Sydney on a busy Monday morning and held scores of …

Sydney siege: London bombings survivor Gill Hicks urges Australians to remain united
10 years, 3 months ago

Sydney siege: London bombings survivor Gill Hicks urges Australians to remain united

ABC  

London bombings survivor Gill Hicks has urged Australians to remain united in the wake of the Martin Place siege in Sydney. Speaking on 891 ABC Adelaide this morning, Dr Hicks said she was "incredibly proud" of the #illridewithyou campaign, which began on Twitter yesterday to show support for Muslims in Australia. "When society says 'no, terrorism isn't going to win …

Sydney siege: 5 hostages escape from Lindt cafe, negotiations on with gunman
10 years, 3 months ago

Sydney siege: 5 hostages escape from Lindt cafe, negotiations on with gunman

Firstpost  

Five people have fled from a Sydney cafe where a gunman took an unknown number of hostages at the height of Monday morning rush hour. “We do not have any information that suggests that anybody is harmed at this stage,” New South Wales Police Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn said, after the first three hostages had emerged. New South Wales state …

Sydney siege: Infosys employee safe
10 years, 3 months ago

Sydney siege: Infosys employee safe

The Hindu  

9.45 p.m.: Number of injuries still unclear -- AP 9:22 p.m.: Police say Sydney cafe hostage situation is over after more than 16 hours. 8: 15am: A woman is assisted as a group of people are evacuated by police from a building next to Lindt cafe in Martin Place, where hostages are being held, in central Sydney. Photo: Reuters Key …

Australian terror suspect may not have acted alone
10 years, 6 months ago

Australian terror suspect may not have acted alone

India TV News  

SYDNEY: A terror suspect shot dead after he stabbed two Australian counterterrorism police officers may not have been acting alone as originally thought, a lead investigator said on Thursday. Police initially said Haider appeared to be working on his own, but Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay said new information suggests that might not be the case. “There's some information …

ISIS planning public beheading in Australia: Abbott
10 years, 6 months ago

ISIS planning public beheading in Australia: Abbott

India TV News  

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday said that suspected terrorists belonging to the Islamic State were planning a public beheading in the country. Abbott's comments came after police detained 15 people in the biggest counter-terrorism raids across the country early Thursday, Xinhua reported. Abbott said that a senior member of the IS, who is an Australian, had urged …

Anti-terror operation in Sydney and Brisbane 'thwarted' beheading plot
10 years, 6 months ago

Anti-terror operation in Sydney and Brisbane 'thwarted' beheading plot

ABC  

Police say a large-scale anti-terrorism raid in Sydney this morning has foiled a plot to "commit violent acts" in Australia, including a plan to behead a member of the public. "Police believe that this group that we have executed this operation on today had the intention and had started to carry out planning to commit violent acts here in Australia," …

Anti-terror raids: Fears of community unrest after officers swoop on alleged beheading plot
10 years, 6 months ago

Anti-terror raids: Fears of community unrest after officers swoop on alleged beheading plot

ABC  

Officials say they are concerned about possible public disorder in the wake of this morning's huge anti-terrorist raids in Sydney and Brisbane. A senior law enforcement source has told the ABC this morning's raids took place because of "specific and detailed" information about a threat to the public. "The people who normally calm down the hotheads are not here," the …

Two terror suspects arrested in Brisbane
10 years, 6 months ago

Two terror suspects arrested in Brisbane

The Hindu  

Two men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism in a raid on an Islamic centre in Brisbane on Wednesday, Australian Federal Police said. Police counterterrorism chief Neil Gaughan told reporters the men, aged 31 and 21, would be charged with offences related to the Syrian conflict. One of the men, the brother of a man believed to be Australia’s first …

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