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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Catie McLeod

Pro-Palestine fundraising gig in Newcastle cancelled after police said ‘credible threat’ made against venue

The Palestine Action Group Muloobinba in Newcastle, NSW say police played a role in shutting down two of their events in the space of a week, including one that was supposed to take place at the Hamilton Station hotel (pictured).
The Palestine Action Group Muloobinba in Newcastle, NSW say police played a role in shutting down two of their events in the space of a week, including one that was supposed to take place at the Hamilton Station hotel (pictured in 2018). Photograph: Hugh Llewelyn/flickr

A pro-Palestine fundraising gig planned at a Newcastle pub on Friday night was cancelled after police warned a “credible threat” had been made against the venue – but organisers say they have been left in the dark.

The Palestine Action Group Muloobinba (PAGM) has accused police of “bullying tactics” after the cancellation of the Make Some Noise charity event at the Hamilton Station hotel, from which all proceeds were meant to go towards aid for Gaza.

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