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New campaign aims to counter risks of armed attacks in Australia

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Counter-terrorism police have launched a new campaign aimed at teaching people how to protect themselves in an armed assault. Authorities say Australia is at risk from weapons attacks, especially in crowded places, with the country's terror threat level remaining at 'probable'.
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