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Security ramped up to combat terrorism threat

Travellers are being warned to expect tighter security measures at airports and public events as the country's intelligence agencies try to combat the threat of a so-called "lone wolf" terrorist attack.
The domestic spy agency, ASIO, yesterday lifted the nation's terrorism alert level from medium to high – meaning an attack is considered likely.
Australian counter-terrorism expert Neil Fergus said the threat level could remain raised for months.
"We have a very small pocket of people in this country who have been active in recruiting young Sunni Muslims, facilitating their transport to join ISIL," he said.
"These people really must be at the heart of the investigations because they are continuing to have some success. Until that stops, the threat is likely to stay."

Terrorism alert threat raised to high

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