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- At least 16 people injured in shooting at Sydney's inner west.
- The friend of an Australian activist in Israeli detention claims he's been physically abused by authorities.
- And in football, Ange Postecoglou under pressure at new Premier League side Nottingham Forest after fifth defeat.
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At least 16 people have been injured during the shooting at Sydney's inner west on Sunday night, as police now investigate the motives of the shooter.
The 60-year-old alleged shooter is in hospital awaiting to be questioning, after he allegedly fired shots from a unit above a business in Croydon Park.
New South Wales Police's Acting Superintendent Stephen Parry says there's no link between the alleged gunman and the injured.
He also says police happened to drive past when the shooting occurred.
"Well, we secured the premises in the scene fairly quickly, specialist resources were deployed promptly, including aerial support, which we have visuals on the person at viarious stages, and we are confident in the plan that we had, and we secured that person in the location, and we executed a successful, tactical plan."
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The Coalition has criticised the Albanese government for what call a lack of transparency after six women and children reportedly returned to Australia from Syria's al-Roj detention camp via Lebanon last Friday.
Al-Roj is home to more than 2,500 women and children.
The women are often referred to as 'ISIS brides', given their perceived or real links to fighters of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) group.
The camp currently houses 37 Australian citizens, including 25 children.
The Opposition's Home Affairs spokesperson James Patterson has criticised his counterpart Tony Burke for not revealing if the government is aware of the group's return to Australia.
"It's not good enough for him not to front up to the media and for the public to answer questions about what the government knew, when they knew it, and what they did about the desire of these so-called ISIS brides and their children to return to Australia."
A Home Affairs spokesperson has told SBS News that the Australian government isn't involved in any assistance or repatriation of the individuals.
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A friend and supporter of Surya McEwan, one of at least six Australians detained by Israel after attempting to breach their naval blockade of Gaza, claims his treatment by Israeli authorities violated various international laws.
McEwan's friend Jess Mamone says - upon arrival to Israel's Ashdod Port - he was allegedly slapped, had his arms dislocated, his head slammed into the ground and was threatened with sexual abuse.
He was onboard one of the 50 vessels of the Gaza aid flotilla which was intercepted by Israel last week in their attempt to deliver food and medicine to civilians trapped inside the Palestinian enclave.
The Global Movement to Gaza says there are now seven Australians in Israeli detention, a number not yet confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Dutch activist Roos Ykema is one of the 170 activists already deported by Israel after their detainment.
She says western activists were treated differently but were still subjected to violence and dehumanisation.
"There was some dehumanising and violence and shouting but we got the European treatment. It doesn't compare to the torture that Palestinian people are facing, so I cannot complain. I cannot complain. I just, but still I cannot explain how relieved I am to be here."
Israel's Foreign Ministry denies mistreating the detained activists.
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The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Opposition leader Sussan Ley have sent their wishes to Australians who celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday [[October 6]].
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of Asia's most treasured traditions that celebrate family reunion and joy.
In a video message to SBS Chinese, Ms Ley says the traditional festival enriched Australian culture.
"Your traditions, eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns and gathering with family add to the richness of Australian cultural life. I've always believed that our strength comes from people of all background coming together, keeping their tradition alive and making Australia home."
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Ange Postecoglou insists the results will come at new Premier League side Nottingham Forest despite a fifth defeat in seven winless games since taking over as manager.
Forest have been beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United in the Premier League this morning.
The pressure is mounting on him, something he says he relishes after the disappointing result.
"I love a fight. So, it's a fight, so it's a struggle. So what? That's ok. Now if people outside don't think I'm the right person, or even internally, it makes no difference for me."
Elsewhere, Everton ended Crystal Palace's 19 match unbeaten streak.
While Aston Villa and Manchester City entered the international break with wins.
