The 36-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on 4 March 2026 by officers from the New South Wales Police Force and later charged by the Australian Federal Police.
Immigration Minister Erika Stanford said compliance efforts had been stepped up to prevent exploitation, after Labour’s Phil Twyford questioned whether 16 prosecutions last year were sufficient.
Neighbours reported hearing two loud bangs within about 30 seconds of each other late on Saturday night, initially mistaking the sounds for fireworks or gunshots aimed at foxes.
It is reported that the officers said Diagne, who was wearing clothing bearing an Iranian flag and the words “Property of Allah,” first fired from an SUV outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden before exiting the vehicle with a rifle.
Officers seized four shark fins, five kilograms of salted fish and around 400 kilograms of salt used to preserve the catch, along with 1,000 litres of diesel fuel, fishing lines, an air compressor and other equipment. The vessel was later destroyed in accordance with Australian law.
The Prime Minister emphasised the seriousness of allegations targeting the Muslim community and stressed that racially or religiously motivated hate has no place in Australia.
Co-founder and chief executive Melanie Perkins announced the changes to staff on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, describing the decision as the most difficult moment in the company’s 13-year history.
The Indian Navy has rescued 20 Iranian crew members from Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia.
The high-stakes operation, which concluded on 2 November,...