They say the Defence Force made the object safe - which was found after a two car-crash in Newtown.

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14 Sep: Parramatta Road could get up to 8,000 new homes close to Sydney CBD in rezoning plan

13 Sep: Thousands are moving through Auckland's CBD in today's pro-Palestine march, monitored by a slew of Police officers

12 Sep: Aussie Supercars rookie Aaron Cameron's set the fastest time in first practice at the opening Enduro Cup round in South Australia

11 Sep: Low cost but high impact upgrades are set to make Selwyn's intersections safer

10 Sep: Canterbury Police are reminding the public to arrange a sober driver while drinking - after nine drivers blew over the legal limit

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