Cities risk being flung into chaos as rival groups plan to shut down streets in counter-protests, with police anticipating clashes between troublemakers.

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National rallies will be staged under the Australia Unites banner, made up of several splinter groups, on Saturday.

Organisers say the turnout will highlight Australians' displeasure over worsening cost-of-living pressures, declining health outcomes, rising violence, financial strain and environmental policies that serve corporations.

Opposing groups led by Indigenous

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