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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The pics of the person holding the hostages show something strapped to his back...

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

The defence force are gonna get involved since now it seems to be some variety of terror-related :/

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It is sickening isn't it Veronica. Those poor hostages will never be the same:( Glad your son is on holidays!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Staying inside today and keeping an eye on the news, we are close enough to Lakemba to hear the activity whenever something big is going on. All is unusually and eerily quiet on the streets here at the moment.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Best to stay home Julie! I just said to hubby - if I worked in the CBD and was told I could leave my job, I'd be off! They had just announced people could go back into the Opera House...I'd be far away from there!

[Carolyn]

I'm with you Brenda. I'd be getting out of the city as soon as I could. Looks like it's going to be a long wait for the hostages.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And they are saying that that is good. They will tire him out they hope...

[Paul]

I'm from WA and heard it on the news. I just can't believe it. I hope it gets sorted out with no injury to the hostages. Not good - not good at all.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Definitely not good Paul...

[Faye]

This situation is terrible!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "This situation is terrible!"

I hope there is a good outcome sooner rather than later Faye.

[Kathryn]

The poor hostages - and their families (for those who know they have loved ones in the cafe). The uncertainty of not knowing what will happen must be petrifying!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "The poor hostages - and their families (for those who know they have loved ones in the cafe). The uncertainty of not knowing what will happen must be petrifying!"

It's impossible to comprehend how they would be feeling!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

3 hostages have just come out of the cafe!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

The police have said they are now talking to the person directly.

[Dale]

Dreadful situation. Hope it can be resolved without anyone getting hurt, more than thy have been by the whole terrifying experience.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Two more women have just escaped!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

They look so scared as they run towards safety. It is really shocking.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's so upsetting to see the terror on their faces, especially the first girl.

[★ Jess]

Numbing. Stuff like this just doesn't happen in Australia. Teared up a little at the footage of that first woman running to safety. Hopefully this gets resolved soon.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Numbing. Stuff like this just doesn't happen in Australia. Teared up a little at the footage of that first woman running to safety. Hopefully this gets resolved soon."

Yes it was awful watching her!

[Leonie]

I think it might be a very long night for Australia, but a much longer night for the hostages and their families.

[B the BookAddict]

The siege in Sydney is reportedly over. http://www.news.com.au/national/marti...

Thank God. I heard none of this news yesterday (didn't watch tv) and felt sick when I read this thread at 4.45am this morning.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thank God it's over, but what a terrible cost.

[Sharon]

What a terribly sad day for everyone involved. Absolute tragedy.

[Carolyn]

Dreadful news for the families of the hostages killed.

[Leonie]

So sad.

[Kathryn]

Yesterday will have left a huge impact on the hostages, their friends and family (especially those with loved ones killed), and on the police involved, I would imagine.

[K]

This is so terrible. Those poor people. I am so glad this evil man cannot hurt anybody else.

[★ Jess]

Questions should be asked about why this man was permitted to be on bail.

[K]

★ Jess wrote: "Questions should be asked about why this man was permitted to be on bail."

They should have deported this man!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "Questions should be asked about why this man was permitted to be on bail."

That is my big, main question Jess!!! Our justice system has a lot to answer for...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Isn't that wonderful Michael:) Thanks for sharing.. I'm not a Tweeter, but it's great to see..

[Kathryn]

Michael wrote: "For anyone on Twitter if you want to, show your support.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-15...

What a lovely sentiment that shows we can r..."

I'm not on Twitter either, but it is a nice show of solidarity.

[Leonie]

it's worth taking a peek at twitter, just to read the #illridewithyou hashtag. It makes you proud to be Australian.

[Kathryn]

Leonie wrote: "it's worth taking a peek at twitter, just to read the #illridewithyou hashtag. It makes you proud to be Australian."

There looks like there are Twitter posts in the link that Michael posted, Leonie.

[Leonie]

Kathryn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "it's worth taking a peek at twitter, just to read the #illridewithyou hashtag. It makes you proud to be Australian."

There looks like there are Twitter posts in the link that Michae..."

Yes there are, and they're beautiful.

Last night I was mesmerised by the rate at which the posts were piling up. There were hundreds every minute. It was an amazing outpouring of unity and encouragement.

[Neko]

Shocking day yesterday but glad it's all over now.

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We had very, very strange weather here...Tuns of hail as big as 10 to 20cent coins (thankfully) but the rate it was coming down looked like it could of damaged the cars...Wrecked lots of plants...Made my work place flooded on the netball court..Roofs were littered with the hail balls. I've never heard such loud hail in my life.

"Funny" thing we were all out playing baseball about 5 mins before it all hit..but by golly we heard some loud thunder claps.

Now the house has damage and we had some light flooding in the house due to the gutters being clogged..bugger :/

[Leonie]

Laura wrote: "Shocking day yesterday but glad it's all over now.

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We had very, very strange weather here...Tuns of hail as big as 10 to 20cent coins (thankfully) but the rate it was coming down looked like it..."

That's no good, Laura! Hope it's easily sorted.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Shocking day yesterday but glad it's all over now.

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We had very, very strange weather here...Tuns of hail as big as 10 to 20cent coins (thankfully) but the rate it was coming down looked like it..."

Oh bad luck Laura! Hope it isn't too bad...

[Carolyn]

Laura wrote: "Shocking day yesterday but glad it's all over now.

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We had very, very strange weather here...Tuns of hail as big as 10 to 20cent coins (thankfully) but the rate it was coming down looked like it..."

That is bad luck Laura. Sounds like a lot of damage in a short time. Must have been monster hail.

[B the BookAddict]

@Laura Around 2pm, we were hit on the southwest coast with nearly gale force winds with rain. In an hour it was over but the damage to my garden will take weeks of growing to repair:( Any weeds seem to have escaped unscathed.

Good morning, Dale, I saw you were online:) And hi to all EB's.

[Vicki]

Morning, Bette and the EBs!

[Dale]

Good morning all. Yes I was up and online but then went back to bed about 4.30 till now. Would love to be able to stay in bed all night.

[Sharon]

Good morning all. A bit chilly out walking this morning, but still quite warm in the house.

[Sharon]

Morning :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Morning! Chilly out yes but nice and fresh. Found myself walking a bit faster:)

[Jen]

so guys ... HSC RESULTS OUT TODAAAY!! D:

[Sally906]

Jen wrote: "so guys ... HSC RESULTS OUT TODAAAY!! D:"

My godson will be getting his results. He is fairly confident he has done well but all he is hoping for is acceptance to the Acadmeny of Music in Sydney - he did his audition a few weeks back.

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "Jen wrote: "so guys ... HSC RESULTS OUT TODAAAY!! D:"

My godson will be getting his results. He is fairly confident he has done well but all he is hoping for is acceptance to the Acadmeny of Musi..."

Good luck to him Sally. And good luck Jen!