Squiz Today NSW police under pressure, and the benefits of a good cuppa
Feb 10, 2026
Police conduct and public backlash after rally violence take center stage. Debate erupts over a controversial chant and possible new restrictions. A US ransom deadline and Winter Olympics progress keep tensions high. New research links drinking coffee and tea to lower dementia risk. Political drama and cricket build the background.
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Police Under Intense Public Scrutiny
- NSW police faced wide public scrutiny after videos and reports amplified concerns about their handling of a Sydney rally.
- Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster highlight that social media clips shaped public pressure but warned they don't show full context.
MP Reports Injury After Police Clash
- NSW Greens MP Abigail Boyd said she was beaten by police and wore a neck brace after hospital treatment.
- The hosts reported five protesters treated after pepper spray and circulating footage of officers dragging praying men, adding to outrage.
Contested Language Fuels Political Fallout
- The chant 'Intifada' at the rally reignited debate because it carries contested meanings and violent historical connotations.
- Andrew notes Grace Tame's use of the phrase shifted focus to calls to revoke her Australian of the Year title instead of the protest's aims.