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Sydneysiders urged to ‘show defiance’ after Bondi attack by coming out for New Year’s Eve, as police presence ramps up
More than 2,500 police will be deployed throughout metropolitan Sydney, including some with long-arm weapons
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The New South Wales premier has urged Sydneysiders to come out for New Year’s Eve, saying the heightened police presence was not due to any specific threat but a response to keep people safe.
More than 2,500 police will be deployed throughout the Sydney metropolitan area for New Year’s Eve celebrations and some will be carrying long-arm weapons.
“We need to show defiance in the face of this evil and the best way of doing that is to spend some time with your friends and your family on New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour,†Minns said.
Sydney council to light Harbour Bridge with menorah after open letter
The City of Sydney has amended NYE plans after an appeal by Jewish-Australian artistic and cultural figures. (Wikimedia Commons: Rob Chandler / Sydney Harbour fireworks / CC BY-SA 2.0)
An image of a menorah will be projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge to honour the 15 people killed in the Bondi terror attack.
The City of Sydney initially planned to light up the bridge with an image of a dove with the words "peace".
In an open letter on Monday, Jewish creatives criticised the "generic" use of the dove and urged for a "Jewish-specific symbol".
The City of Sydney has made last-minute changes to Sydney's New Year's Eve tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, after receiving an open letter signed by Jewish creatives.
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What is CSG, the Jewish security group the Premier wants armed more heavily?
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The Community Security Group has provided security services to the Jewish community for decades. After the Bondi shooting on a Hanukkah celebration killed 15 people, the government says it is considering giving the group more access to weapons.
Community Security Group personnel can carry weapons to guard schools and synagogues. Credit: Michael Howard
CSG employees and volunteers monitor threats to the Jewish community and provide security services at schools, synagogues and public events. It issues security advice and offers training services.
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