The boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.

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The families of the two Melbourne teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos have slammed the less than $200 fine handed to each of the staff who served their deadly drinks.

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, were killed when they were served alcohol laced with methanol at Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos in November 2024.

The girls' fathers Shaun Bowles and Mark Jones say they were kept in the dark as a secret court case played out at The People's Court of Vang Vieng, Laos.

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"The best word to describe it is disappointment," Mr Bowles said.

"For us not to be told they're going ahead is abhorrent," Mr Jones added.

On January 28, 10 people from Nana Hostel, where the drinks laced with methanol were served, were found guilty of destroying evidence.

They each received a suspended sentence and a $185 fine.

The staff could now get exit visas to leave the country after a 20-day appeal period.

No further charges will be laid in connection with Holly and Bianca's death, but a man from the distillery where the spirits were made could still face legal action.

"To think that the Laos authorities believe that those who were involved in killing our daughters is worth $185 is absolutely disgraceful," Mr Jones said.

The families say they only found out about the judgment through other poisoning victims in the UK and Denmark, rather than the Australian government.

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"As citizens of this country we expect the government to look after their people and get justice for their citizens when they go travelling," Mr Jones said.

"We can't get into the country. There's nothing more we can do. We need the government to do something because we are out of options," Mr Bowles added.

In a statement, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the Department of Foreign Affairs has been in regular communication with the womens' families, updating them as recently as February 5.

"I have made it clear to my Lao counterpart that Australia expects full accountability," Wong said.

"I have also made it clear that charges should reflect the seriousness of the tragedy which left six people dead including Holly and Bianca.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware that the Vang Vieng District Court sentenced individuals over the destruction of evidence in relation to the death of a US citizen."

"We continue to press Lao authorities on the cases relating to Holly and Bianca's deaths, and we will continue to support Holly and Bianca's families at this distressing time."

The hostel has since reopened under a different name.

"Six people died in that hotel and they just open it again? It's beyond comprehension," Mr Jones said, visibly upset.

But the grieving fathers conceded nothing will bring back Holly and Bianca who will be forever missed.

"We've got their 21st coming up this year, lots of milestones that come up, but we will continue to remember our beautiful girls," Mr Jones said.

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Judge Aitken was caught in a high-profile ‘fracas’ involving Winston Peters.

He then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived.

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Police found the man critically injured at a Fitzgerald Avenue property.

A pro-Palestine protester who shouted as Israeli President Isaac Herzog departed Bondi was spoken to by police and ordered to move on under the major events declaration.

A man who yelled "free Palestine" and "shame" at Herzog's motorcade was briefly arrested at 12pm and then issued a move on direction by NSW Police – a directive which is being challenged in court ahead of a planned demonstration at 5.30pm.

The man, aged 24, complied with police orders.

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He told 9News that his protest was a "completely natural, human response" to Herzog's visit.

"My heart was racing walking down the road," he said.

"It goes without saying, I did not mean to upset anyone who is grieving."

He added that he did not want Herzog to feel welcome in Bondi.

Two other people holding placards at Bondi Pavillion were issued move on directions under the Summary Offences Act, which were complied with, NSW Police confirmed.

Herzog was in Bondi to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attack and praised the federal government's hate laws in a speech after his visit to the site.

Herzog said the December 14 massacre was an "attack on Australians" and that it was the same threat Israel has faced for years.

"They attacked the values that our democracies treasure. The sanctity of human life, the freedom of religion, tolerance, dignity and respect," Herzog said.

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"This is how terror operates all around the world, and sadly, Israel has faced deadly threat of terror for many, many years."

The Israeli president named some of the 15 innocent people who lost their life in the shooting, including 10-year-old Matilda and 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Alex Kleytman.

He also acknowledged the bravery on display during the attack, before speaking about the federal government's new hate laws.

"Suddenly, here on Bondi, surfboards became trenches and stretchers as extraordinary, ordinary people ran in to the danger and saved innocent lives," Herzog said.

"And in the aftermath of the attack, the people of Australia stood together in grief and solidarity with the Jewish community."

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Herzog said he "welcomed" the Australian government's tranche of anti-hate speech laws in the wake of the Bondi shooting.

"Leaders across all sectors of society must speak out clearly and consistently against anti-semitism because silence in the face of hatred is complicity," Herzog added.

The president attended a wreath-laying ceremony outside Bondi Pavilion alongside NSW Premier Chris Minns before his speech, where he laid two stones from Jerusalem.

Herzog was accompanied by a police motorcade as he headed to Bondi.

Security measures for Herzog's visit

Extreme security measures, including rooftop snipers and thousands of police officers, have been deployed during Herzog's visit to Australia.

Herzog, who arrived in Sydney this morning, was whisked away from Sydney Airport by a heavily armed contingent of police and bodyguards as he kicked off his three-day visit to the NSW capital.

A massive police operation is underway across the city, with 3500 police officers on the ground and snipers stationed on the roof of Herzog's hotel.

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Police are bracing for huge protests against the Israeli president's state visit to Australia.

NSW Police have been granted special powers during Herzog's trip, which grants them extraordinary powers to move people along and establish an exclusion zone.

But pro-Palestinian activists, planning a major demonstration in Sydney against Herzog's visit will today launch a last-minute legal action today.

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The proposed route of the pro-Palestine march planned for later today falls within the exclusion zone, which covers the CBD and Pyrmont to the eastern suburbs.

The Palestine Action Group (PAG) said up to 5000 people would march from Town Hall to state parliament to oppose the visit.

Police want the rally be confined to Hyde Park.

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Officers will also have the right to stop and search anyone or any vehicle without a warrant.

Failure to comply with lawful police direction could result in fines of up to $5500 or exclusion from the major event area.

Police said today they're hoping officers won't have to use any powers because they''ve been liaising closely with the protest organisers.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns on Saturday urged protesters to remain "calm and respectful".

He also asked residents to avoid the CBD if they can and confirmed there would be a "massive" police presence.

"We can disagree without resorting to clashes or violence on Sydney streets," Minns said.

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Mayor Andrew Little met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this evening.