By: Ben Smee, Andrew Messenger
A heavily armoured police BearCat vehicle was twice forced to retreat from gunfire during the siege at Wieambilla, as it encountered a series of military-style obstacles and defences set up by the radicalised killers.
Andrew Messenger is a news sub editor/producer for The Guardian, with a focus on local news in Australia. His work has appeared in various publications, including The Northern Daily Leader, Armidale Express, Moree Champion, The North West Star, and Yahoo Sports Canada. Andrew covers a range of topics, from community issues to natural disasters, and has a keen interest in investigative journalism.
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Australia (National)
Andrew Messenger focuses on local news with a significant emphasis on government and politics, crime, and family & relationships. He frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to Queensland's issues such as storms, floods, infrastructure problems, crimes including youth crime and police matters. If you have expertise or insights into these specific local issues within the Australian context especially in Queensland, Andrew may be interested in your input.
Given his focus on citing data and government announcements, providing fact-based analysis or insider perspectives related to local government policies or authoritative reports might capture his attention effectively.
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