Australian performer Vanessa Amorosi claims she had no control over her finances because her mother took over early in her career under the guise of protecting her.

The 42-year-old is suing her mother Joyleen Robinson in the Victorian Supreme Court for full ownership of two properties bought as a result of her success.

One is an eight-hectare property in Narre Warren in Melbourne's southeast, while the second is Amorosi's current residence in California.

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Amorosi gave evidence to the court on Thursday, repeatedly taking small breaks to wipe away tears and compose herself.

Vanessa Amorosi said Joyleen Robinson told her not to trust anyone else with her finances.

She said from the start of her career, her mother told her not to trust anyone but her when it came to her finances.

"She was very fearful of people wanting to steal the money," Amorosi told the court.

A trust was set up by Robinson in 1999, where all of Amorosi's income from sales, royalties and touring was funnelled.

About $650,000 from that trust was used to buy the Narre Warren home in 2001.

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Amorosi claimed her mother bought the property before she even saw it and Robinson put her name down on the title as joint-owner.

"When I first saw the house, I was a little disappointed. I didn't want a massive house like that," she told the court.

In 2005, Amorosi bought another home in Officer using another trust created by her mother to control all her assets.

She told the court she had to take out a loan for the property even though she was making millions of dollars.

Amorosi said she never sought advice before signing any mortgages or guarantees with the bank, instead just signing documents at her mother's request.

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The 42-year-old eventually moved to California for career opportunities and to be with a boyfriend, and she bought a place there.

She used the Narre Warren and Officer properties, as well as two residential units, to secure the loan for the house.

Amorosi told the court she understood the Officer property and the units would be sold to pay down the mortgage but that didn't eventuate.

She had to instead sell that Californian home because she could no longer afford the property in 2014.

Amorosi told the court when she confronted her mother about her finances, Robinson accused her of spending it all.

"I was pretty angry," Amorosi told the court.

The singer-songwriter said that confrontation led to their falling out and prompted her to seek legal action.

The evidence before Justice Steven Moore continues.

Organisers of the pro-Palestinian protest scheduled for Sydney on Sunday have changed their plans in an attempt to stop police from shutting down the gathering.

Originally planned as a march from Town Hall, the protest is now planned to be a "static rally" at Hyde Park.

The organisers, Palestine Action Group Sydney, said the change was made to reduce the legal risks of the event.

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"This will be a static rally, we will not march but we will be loud, we will be proud and we will show the state that we are in full support of the Palestinian people and will not bow down to their attempts to silence our movement," it said.

The change has come after NSW Police said the organisers had not submitted a form for the protest the required seven days in advance of the march, meaning it would be an unauthorised protest.

A Jewish vigil in Sydney's eastern suburbs last night attended by thousands was held with a large police presence in attendance, which NSW Police Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said organisers were grateful for.

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Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Radmore said whether the pro-Palestine rally's change of plans for the weekend would make the gathering a legal one was a matter for the NSW Police taskforce established to manage protests in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Asked about the legal difference between a protest and a rally, she said "that would be a question for the lawyers".

NSW Police said they would address the media about the matter tomorrow morning.

Premier Chris Minns yesterday said he would deny any future pro-Palestinian protests after a rally outside the Opera House on Monday night ended after some marchers burnt an Israeli flag and chanted vile antisemitic messages.

"The idea that they're going to commandeer Sydney's streets is not going to happen," Minns said, adding that organisers had shown their intentions were not peaceful.

The organisers had on Tuesday condemned the antisemitic demonstrations, saying they were carried out by a tiny minority of marchers.

Palestine Action Group Sydney has said anyone planning a similar display this weekend would not be welcome at its rally.

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"The struggle for a free Palestine is an anti-racist struggle," it said.

"We condemn and oppose all forms of racism, including anti-semitism and Islamophobia.

"Ours is a struggle against the state of Israel, not against Jewish people, many of whom oppose Zionism, and who have a long history of being part of our movement for a free Palestine.

"Anyone wishing to express anti-semitic views is not welcome at our protests."

The 2.3 million Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip are currently without power under Israel's retaliatory siege for Hamas' terror attack last Saturday.

Around 1200 Palestinians have been killed by airstrikes on the enclave, while the death toll in Israel from Hamas' assault is also around 1200.

The last debate of the campaign kicks off at 7pm, and both Chrises will be on a mission.

A 36-year-old man has been fondly remembered after he was killed in a horror crash south of Adelaide last night.

Dylan Ramsden was driving down Victor Harbor Road at Willunga Hill about 10pm when the car he was driving collided with the truck.

He died at the scene.

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Graham and Jan Flint heard the impact of the crash from their home.

"It's just so sad," Jan Flint said.

The truck driver, a 34-year-old man from Kangaroo Island, and his only passenger – a three-year-old boy – were uninjured in the crash.

They were taken to Flinders Medical Centre where they were kept under observation.

Ramsden's former workplace has remembered him as a "valued employee".

"Rest in peace bro. Will be missed dearly. Was a very good guy to work with."

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Friends have also said, "Shine bright up there. You've left a massive hole in the hearts of those whose lives you've touched".

Locals believe the stretch of road is notoriously dangerous.

"It's a blind bend and it wouldn't take much for someone to veer across the road," Graham Flint said.

Victor Harbor Road was closed to all traffic for several hours following the crash as Major Crash officers combed the scene, but has since reopened.

The death is the 90th on South Australian roads so far this year – up from 57 at the same time last year.

It comes less than 24 hours after a 23-year-old pedestrian died after allegedly being hit by a truck in Adelaide's southern suburbs.

Over more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.

Parents of Jewish school students in Australia have been urged to take steps to protect their kids from distressing images and videos on social media after Hamas' attack on Israel.

Hamas took a number of hostages in its onslaught on the weekend and has threatened to broadcast their executions if Israel continues its retaliatory airstrikes.

Footage has already surfaced of Hamas kidnapping civilians amid an attack at a music festival in Israel, while US President Joe Biden this morning claimed to have seen confirmed images of children beheaded by the terror group.

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Amid worry around such footage and images circulating on social media, Jewish bodies are urging parents and teachers to take steps.

Jewish schools in Sydney this week told parents to be vigilant concerning their children's social media use, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported.

Possible actions include deleting apps such as Tiktok and Instagram.

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Jewish Care Victoria also posted suggestions for how to address the topic of the ongoing conflict with children.

"Be conscious of where and how children receive information," the group wrote.

"As much as possible, protect them from distressing images in news or social media.

"Encourage your child to talk to you or another safe adult if they see or hear something that doesn't feel okay."

9news.com.au has contacted the eSafety Commissioner for comment.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Israeli PM says every Hamas member is a 'dead man' after forming a wartime "unity government" with the opposition.

• Biden says beheading of children by Hamas 'confirmed' while the the death toll of the conflict tops 2300.

• Gaza has gone dark after a power station runs out of fuel, while Israeli bombardments demolish entire neighbourhoods.

• Thousands have gathered in Sydney for a vigil for victims. Police are investigating multiple antisemitic threats made against members of Melbourne's Jewish community.

A man accused of intimidating four teenagers over an Israeli flag has been barred from visiting areas where Jewish people congregate as he faces charges over the incident.

Abdullah Al-Taay was granted bail at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, a day after being arrested.

The 23-year-old faces four charges of stalking or intimidating the teens with intent to cause fear of harm over the incident in the eastern-city suburb of Bellevue Hill on Monday.

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He is accused of verbally threatening the teens about an Israeli flag they were about to drape over their car.

On Thursday, prosecutors said there were concerns Al-Taay could pose a risk to the community given the allegations involved threats to young people and he had been previously convicted of assault.

However, proposed bail conditions agreed to by the 23-year-old's lawyer Elie Srour mitigated those risks, the court heard.

Al-Taay watched the hearing by video link from Amber Laurel prison in western Sydney.

Magistrate Julie Huber granted him bail, ordering him to reside at an address in Glen Alpine, remain under a nightly curfew and refrain from attending any protest or rally.

He will also be barred from a number of suburbs in Sydney's eastern suburbs that are home to large Jewish communities unless he is there for work.

The matter will return to court on October 27 when a plea will be made.

Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said police had not received many reports of altercations but added the community was staying vigilant.

"We will continue to chase down these offenders who (issue) unnecessary threats of violence," Radmore said.

"If you are concerned, call us and we will assess the situation."

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said "hatred of any kind has no place in our society".

Catley alleged the altercation was an act of antisemitism.

"I commend the quick work of NSW Police who have charged a man in relation to a confronting alleged incident at Bellevue Hill earlier this week," Catley said in a statement.

"We take all instances of antisemitism seriously and there is no place for any kind of hate in our society – not now and not ever.

"The Sydney Jewish community should never feel unsafe in their own city.

"Everyone should be able to conduct their business without fear."

‘We’ve run a campaign based on hope,’ says co-leader James Shaw.

A Northland woman has been attacked and killed by a dog this afternoon.

More than $500 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within toilet paper has been seized by police in Melbourne.

Australian Federal Police together with Victoria Police made the discovery after the toilet paper shipment arrived in Melbourne on board a cargo carrier from Malaysia on October 4.

Four men have since been arrested and charged over the illegal haul.

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Police allegedly found 622 kilograms of methamphetamine in green and gold tea packages, each weighing 1kg, which were further concealed within a pallet of toilet paper.

The estimated value of the methamphetamine is $559.8 million, which is the equivalent of more than 6.2 million individual street deals, according to police.

Police arrested a 33-year-old Chinese national, and 32-year-old Hong Kong national at Melbourne Airport yesterday, after they allegedly attempted to board flights to leave Australia.

Officers arrested a 34-year-old Malaysian national at a property in Sunshine North, while a 33-year-old Chinese national was arrested in Box Hill.

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Police executed search warrants at a warehouse at Sunshine North and a storage facility at South Melbourne, along with residential properties across the city, allegedly seizing evidence of the imports and electronic devices including mobile phones.

AFP Commander Raegan Stewart said this was a "significant seizure".

"The illicit drug supply chain is littered with harm and had this amount of methamphetamine made its way onto our streets, it would have spread through our suburbs, fueling more violence, crime and drug addiction," she said.

"The AFP together with our Joint Organised Crime Taskforce partners will not stop. We will not stop working to track, identify and disrupt your criminal operations in order to keep Australians safe. And we will bring you to justice."

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The men have been charged with one count of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drugs.

They are expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.

The offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.