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The two hostages who were fatally wounded when the siege was brought to a dramatic have been identified as a barrister and the manager of the Lindt café. A number of others received gunshot wounds.

Apparent gunshots and explosions heard as police put end Australian hostage crisis. Injured ferried to hospital.

Live blog of the Sydney siege hostage crisis in Martin Place, as it was being reported by Australian media.

People near the Sydney siege hostage crisis have posted selfies on Twitter while others are reportedly drinking beer.

Police have made contact with the gunman in the Sydney siege crisis and five hostages are now free.

2GB talkback host, Ray Hadley, says he spoke on the phone to a hostage inside the Sydney café under siege but refused to put the call to air. He claims the gunman wanted to speak to the prime minister.

Hostages have been seen coming out of the café at the centre of the siege in Sydney.