TallTree01 said:
My thoughts go out to the people taken hostage in Martin Place in Sydney. May they escape safely and soundly. I can't imagine what they must be going through right now.
I don't know if it's made international news or not yet but it is the first time something like this has happened in my country.
I listen to a local radio station, (it tends to focus on events within a 30 miles radius) and it is the lead story on there.
I feel for all the hostages, and hope that they aren't harmed.
What I absolutely love is "#Illridewithyou" - non-Muslim Aussies offering to travel on public transport with any Muslims who feel vulnerable to reprisal attacks. Top Notch, Australia.