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The NSW government has granted police special powers reserved for major events ahead of the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog next week.

NSW Premier Chris Minns this morning called for calm and respect ahead of the visit on Monday, explaining the government has declared it a major event under the state's Major Events Act due to the "number of spectators, potential risks to community safety, and the impact of potential protest activity".

"This will grant police additional powers, including closing off or restricting access to major event areas," he said.

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"We believe that this declaration is necessary to facilitate the visit in a manner that protects public safety."

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

The declaration, however, is not a ban on protests or marches, with police still aware of demonstrations planned to contest the visit of the controversial president.

Police are preparing for the marches, saying that 3500 officers will be deployed across the city for the duration of Herzog's three-day visit.

"It's a significant policing presence, there's no doubt about it," NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said.

"This is not business as usual.

"Having a head of state in NSW is something significant."

The Palestine Action Group has said that up to 5000 people will march from Town Hall to State Parliament to oppose the visit of the Israeli President.

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The government has emphasised that the major event declaration is being imposed to prevent the clash of mourners and protesters. 

"This is about keeping people safe, lowering the temperature and ensuring Sydney remains calm and orderly," Minns said.

The Albanese government invited the Israeli president to Australia to mourn with the Jewish community following December's terror attack in Bondi.

The NSW Police Commissioner announced earlier this week the extension of the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration (PARD) for certain parts of Sydney for the next two weeks.

The declaration means public assemblies will be restricted in Sydney's eastern suburbs and parts of Sydney's CBD, excluding Hyde Park.

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Form 1 applications for the approval of public assemblies will also not be accepted in certain areas.

Despite Monday's planned protest falling within the restricted zone, members of the legislative councils have asked police to have their form 1 application granted. 

"We remind you that the United Nations Special Commission of Inquiry has found that Isaac Herzog is guilty of direct and public incitement to commit genocide under article III(c) of the Genocide Convention," the statement reads.

"We urge you to grant this request and work with the organisers to ensure that this assembly and march event can go ahead."

"We are gravely concerned about the report that you intend to employ some 500 police officers to the protest event and the report of Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan threatening to arrest people who wish to march on the planned route."

The government is also urging people to avoid the city during peak periods on Monday afternoon and evening due to the expected congestion.

"If you don't need to be in Sydney CBD on Monday afternoon, unless it's absolutely essential, we ask that you not stick around in that area," Minns said.

"We know that's an inconvenience for some people, but there'll be an enormous number of NSW Police."

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One northbound lane stayed open as emergency services managed the scene.

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The YouTuber who led dozens of young e-bike riders across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during peak hour, in a move labelled "stupid and downright dangerous", has spoken of his regret and been fined by police.

Police received several calls on Tuesday after dozens of young e-bike riders, including some in school uniform and without a helmet, were filmed riding over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Los Angeles-based e-bike influencer Sur Ronster organised the event and has told Nine newspaper Sydney Morning Herald he did not intend to lead the riders through the city, saying some even followed him home after the meet-up.

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"I'm unfamiliar with the city, it was my fault … once I saw what it became, my goal was to sort of put an end to it," the 26-year-old said.

The creator, who has more than five million followers, said he mistakenly found himself heading towards the landmark after becoming disoriented, resulting in a last-second decision to U-turn in the opposite direction in what he called a "very safe" manoeuvre.

"Fortunately, there was gridlock traffic at the time, so our lane was entirely stopped, and the oncoming lane was probably only going a few kilometres an hour at the time," Ronster told the Sydney Morning Herald.

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"I do regret waking up and seeing how it was shown on a lot of the news sources. I felt like I failed and made bike life have a bad reputation, and as a guest in a new city, that's the opposite of my goal."

Under current laws, it's illegal to ride any bike, including e-bikes, on the main deck of the bridge and a cycleway is provided separately from the roadway.

He has been handed two Traffic Infringement Notices for negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm) with a fine of $562 and three demerit points each.

"Apart from that behaviour being illegal, it was incredibly irresponsible, stupid and downright dangerous," Assistant Commissioner David Driver said earlier this week.

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"We don't want to be knocking on your door and telling you your child has been killed in one of these stupid rideouts," Driver said.

The Assistant Commissioner said that some of e-rideables had been modified to "effectively become motorbikes", which makes them significantly more dangerous.

Police have said they have identified license plates, school uniforms and "very clear footage" which they will use to prosecute those who took part in the dangerous stunt.

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Two of the big banks have hiked their interest rates on savings accounts in response to Tuesday's cash rate rise.

Both the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have increased select saving rates by 0.25 per cent, at the same time as hiking their home loan rates.

A number of smaller banks have also passed on the increase.

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But according to Canstar, many account holders don't meet the criteria to enjoy the bonus interest.

A recent survey of more than 1000 Australians with a savings account that has terms and conditions required to reach the maximum interest found 41 per cent do not meet the conditions each month.

This includes 11 per cent who say they never meet the conditions.

The standard rate is often inconsequential in comparison.

For example, the Commonwealth Bank's Goal Saver account attracts 4.50 per cent bonus interest, but only 0.25 per cent in standard interest.

Conditions can include terms like making a deposit, or increasing the account balance, each month or making no withdrawals.

"CBA has lifted the maximum rate on its popular Goal Saver account to 4.50 per cent, which will be a win for engaged savers. However, like Westpac, customers need to meet the bank's monthly terms and conditions or risk seeing their rate fall to an inch off the floor," Canstar.com.au's data insights director, Sally Tindall, said.

"CBA is also lifting the rate on its NetBank Saver, to a headline rate of 4.70 per cent for new customers for the first five months, however, existing customers will only see a boost of 0.15.

"That said, it's more than Westpac's online saver rate for existing customers, which isn't moving at all.

"These rate decisions, where banks pick and choose which rates within a savings account get a boost and which miss out, are a great reminder of how important the fine print is when it comes to something as seemingly simple as a savings rate."

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She said customers must check the conditions regularly to ensure they're making the most of their money.

"Canstar research shows two in five bonus savers miss out on earning the maximum interest every month, so it's imperative people understand the conditions and consider whether a simpler account might suit them better.

"In a market where top savings rates are now pushing into the 5's again, savers should shop around if their bank isn't rewarding them for their loyalty."

The information provided on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information on this website you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

Three men have been found dead after a light plane crashed into the ocean off South Australia's south coast.

The aircraft crashed into the ocean in Long Bay, near Goolwa South, just before 4.30pm local time (5pm AEDT), with several people witnessing the accident.

Police have since recovered the bodies of all three men who were on board, including the pilot, a 57-year-old Morphett Vale man, an 18-year-old Freeling man and a 19-year-old Pasadena man.

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The wreckage of the light plane has been brought to shore.

Emergency services, including water police and a helicopter, scoured the scene immediately after the crash.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigators will visit the site today as investigations into the crash continue.

A report will also be prepared for the coroner. 

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Homes in the Perth Hills are once again under threat, as residents in Helena Valley and Darlington were issued their second emergency warning in just over a month.

Locals were told to leave or prepare to shelter in their homes as a bushfire came dangerously close to properties.

Earlier this evening, the alert was downgraded but Emergency WA warned it's not safe to return as there's still a possible threat to homes and lives overnight.

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Thanks to favourable weather conditions, the blaze has remained stationary for much of the afternoon.

But residents are warned the bushfire is not yet controlled or contained and things can change very quickly.

Earlier in the day, thick smoke made visibility difficult as flames ravaged the hilly and inaccessible terrain, adding to the woes for Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) crews.

"We've got a bit of machinery happening around the perimetre of the fire trying to create this mineral earth break so it won't progress over the night," Tim McGrade from DFES said.

The fire broke out just before 2pm, with residents quickly issued an emergency warning and evacuation centres opened.

Firefighters did not waste any time, tackling the blaze from the ground and the sky while the weather worked in their favour.

"We've been pretty lucky with the wind, it's pretty still at the moment so the fire isn't moving," McGrade said.

The fire burnt through 27 hectares within three hours, the spread reduced by the lack of wind and a pocket only recently burned.

Relief for locals as properties spared and only power poles impacted.

"That's a testament to the crews again and potentially to the community who's prepared, and that's a wonderful thing to see," McGrade said.

A total fire ban is in place for parts of the state.

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A major highway on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has been closed after a truck carrying an excavator crashed into an overhead bridge.

Emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway at Tanawha after the crash happened at about 8.45am (AEST).

Police said initial enquiries indicated a truck travelling southbound carrying an excavator hit the under side of the Ilkey Road overpass.

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The overpass has a height limit of 5.4m for vehicles travelling under it.

No one was injured in the crash.

Police said multiple diversions have been put in place and the southbound lanes of the highway are expected to remain closed for most of the day.

According to government transport update website Qld Traffic, nearby Ilkley Road is also closed and diversions are in place via Maroochydore Road southbound.

Motorists have been told to expect long delays.

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Sunshine Coast Police senior sergeant Scott Wiggins said the crash appeared to have caused "significant damage" to the bridge.

"The damage is currently being inspected by engineers," Wiggins said.

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A search and rescue is under way after a light plane crashed into the ocean south of Adelaide.

The aircraft plunged into Long Bay, off Goolwa South, just before 4.30pm local time (5pm AEDT) today.

Emergency services, including water police and a helicopter, are at the scene trying to find the occupants.

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It's unclear how many people were on board at the time.

The incident happened in front of several witnesses out on the bay this afternoon. 

More to come. 

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