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April 17, 2026
By Stephanie Tran of Michael West Media The Supreme Court of New South Wales has struck down the state’s draconian anti-protest laws, ruling they impose an “impermissible burden” on political communication and are invalid. In a landmark decision yesterday, the court declared key provisions of the anti-protest laws introduced after the Bondi terrorist attack unconstitutional, ... <a title="‘Unconstitutional’ – NSW court strikes down Minns’ draconian anti-protest laws" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/unconstitutional-nsw-court-strikes-down-minns-draconian-anti-protest-laws/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unconstitutional’ – NSW court strikes down Minns’ draconian anti-protest laws">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Amid revelations of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s association with Jeffrey Epstein, the Australian government and media have entirely lost control of the Israel narrative. As thousands massed around the country tonight to protest against the visit of President Herzog, the government’s claims of fostering “social cohesion” are a shambles. The mainstream media, too. Any remaining ... <a title="Herzog backlash crushes Albo’s ‘social cohesion’ – thousands protest nationwide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/herzog-backlash-crushes-albos-social-cohesion-thousands-protest-nationwide/" aria-label="Read more about Herzog backlash crushes Albo’s ‘social cohesion’ – thousands protest nationwide">Read more</a>
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February 8, 2026
By Wendy Bacon On the eve of his Australian tour, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog faces huge opposition to his visit. In a “National Day of Protest”, hundreds of thousands are expected to march in 30 cities around Australia, including every state capital city tomorrow evening. Herzog’s visit has been opposed by Green Party and several ... <a title="Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/08/herzogs-visit-to-australia-builds-conflict-not-social-cohesion/" aria-label="Read more about Herzog’s visit to Australia builds conflict not social cohesion">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2026
Writing in The Guardian on Thursday, UN Commissioner Chris Sidoti laid out the reasons Israeli President Isaac Herzog should not be welcome in Australia, and urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to correct his terrible mistake in inviting him. COMMENTARY: By Chris Sidoti It’s not too late for Anthony Albanese to withdraw the invitation to the ... <a title="Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He shouldn’t be welcomed to Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/07/isaac-herzog-is-accused-of-inciting-genocide-in-gaza-he-shouldnt-be-welcomed-to-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He shouldn’t be welcomed to Australia">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2024
By Alifereti Sakiasi in Suva Social cohesion is a national responsibility, and everyone, including the media, should support government’s efforts, according to Dr Shailendra Singh, associate professor in Pacific Journalism at the University of the South Pacific. While the news media are often accused of exacerbating conflict by amplifying ethnic tensions through biased narratives, media ... <a title="How media could help social cohesion and unite people – a Fiji journalism educator’s view" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/12/how-media-could-help-social-cohesion-and-unite-people-a-fiji-journalism-educators-view/" aria-label="Read more about How media could help social cohesion and unite people – a Fiji journalism educator’s view">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2024
Pacific Media Watch Australians are being urged to stay united following the horrific events in Sydney last week, reports the ABC’s Saturday Extra programme. Five women and one man were killed in a mass stabbing at Bondi Junction last Saturday by a man with a history of mental illness, and a nine-month-old baby baby was ... <a title="Australia’s social cohesion under strain, challenges and solutions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/21/australias-social-cohesion-under-strain-challenges-and-solutions/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s social cohesion under strain, challenges and solutions">Read more</a>
