The packed gallery inside the council chambers erupted in boos and jeers as the special rate variation was passed by ...

A hostile crowd of protesters shouted “shame” and “liar” as councillors debated the proposed rates rise at a meeting on ...

Townsend was also known for a stint in jail that sparked protests across Sydney. Townsend hosted the children’s TV show Wonder World. Picture: Supplied Townsend also sparked protests after he ...

Townsend refused. He was sent to serve a one month prison sentence at Sydney’s Long Bay Gaol in early 1967. On his release, Townsend again applied for an exemption. Again, he was unsuccessful.

Australia's east coast has sweltered through one of its hottest days of summer, topped off with an evening hail and ...