Cronulla Riots: As They Happened | 9 News Australia

20 years ago, Australia changed forever as alcohol and misinformation fuelled race riots that made headlines across the globe. This is how it unfolded: the original news stories from 20 years ago. Relive the shocking events of December 2005 as racial tensions exploded on Sydney's Cronulla Beach. This archive compilation from 9 News Australia chronicles the full timeline of the Cronulla Riots, starting with the assault on volunteer lifeguards that sparked community outrage. Witness the escalation into mob violence, the retaliatory attacks in neighboring suburbs, and the massive police crackdown that followed. See how these dark days forever changed Australia's social landscape and sparked a national conversation on multiculturalism. CHAPTERS | KEY MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO 00:00 Introduction: 20 Years On 01:36 Dec 5: The Spark - Lifeguards Attacked 03:03 Dec 6: Tensions Rise & Police Response 04:29 Dec 9: Premier Calls for Calm 05:52 Dec 10: Police Flood the Beach 07:11 Dec 11: The Riots Begin - "Showdown in the Shire" 09:24 Dec 11: Violence at the Train Station 11:58 Dec 11: Retaliation Attacks in Maroubra 13:48 Dec 12: Emergency Meetings & Police Defense 16:48 Dec 12: Political Condemnation 18:19 Dec 12: Revenge Convoys & Night Violence 20:06 Dec 13: The Morning After - Smashed Cars 23:37 Dec 16: Community Rallies for Peace 25:21 Dec 17: Arrests & Court Appearances 26:41 Dec 17: Police Crackdown & Weapon Seizures 28:41 Dec 18: The Lockdown - Massive Police Presence 33:36 Dec 22: Promoting Harmony Before Christmas | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook:   / 9news   ► Twitter:   / 9newsaus   ► Instagram:   / 9news   Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA