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Australian targets listed in new IS magazine

: Sydney Opera House a target in magazine

: Sydney Opera House a target in magazine Source: AAP

The self-proclaimed Islamic State, or I-S, has specifically named a number of Australian landmarks and cities as targets for potential attack in its newest magazine.


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By Omar Dabbagh

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The self-proclaimed Islamic State, or I-S, has specifically named a number of Australian landmarks and cities as targets for potential attack in its newest magazine.


The group's latest form of propaganda is focused on inciting so-called "lone wolf," or individual, attacks.

 

But counter-terrorism experts say it is a sign of desperation and weakness.

The Melbourne and Sydney suburbs of Brunswick, Broadmeadows, Bankstown and Bondi are named, as well as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney's Opera House.

 


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