It is a heaven-sent weekend for Australian sports fans

Terror arrest

Source: Press Association

Grand-final weekend has been played out against a backdrop of security concerns.

In Melbourne, the police presence will be bolstered across the weekend.

But police say they are not preparing for specific threats and there is no elevated risk of terrorist attacks.

The national terror-threat level remains at "probable."

Victoria Police assistant commissioner Stephen Leane (leen) explains what to expect at the grand final in Melbourne.



 

 


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