The Latest Breaking News from Newtown

'It's sad': family-like Sharks feeling the break-up

A big cast of Cronulla players who won a reserve grade premiership with Newtown have one last chance to claim an NRL title together - and don't they know it.

AAP · Sep 18

Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax

A Texas court has slashed a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million over falsely calling the 2012 Newtown school shooting a hoax

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Iconic Sydney Gay Bar Stonewall Closing Its Doors After 28 Years: ‘Sad & Difficult Decision’

The staple Oxford Street fixture first opened its doors in 1997.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 17

Alan Jones allegedly squeezed bottom of 11th victim in Tamworth, NSW police say

Alleged offences occurred in locations across NSW including Newtown, Sydney city, Fitzroy Falls, Alexandria and Tamworth

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

Two men charged in connection with alleged antisemitic attack on former Sydney home of Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin

Adam Edward Moule and Leon Sofilas arrested in prison where they were on remand in relation to earlier graffiti and fire incident at Newtown synagogue

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2025

Man At The Centre Of Cairo Takeaway Controversy Shares His Side Of The Story

The recent incident at Cairo Takeaway in Newtown has taken an unexpected turn as conflicting accounts of the event have come to light.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15, 2025

News Corp team confronted after alleged attempt to provoke staff at Sydney Middle Eastern restaurant

Staff member at Cairo Takeaway in Newtown alleged she felt intimidated by a customer who entered restaurant with Daily Telegraph crew waiting outside

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Newtown Restaurant Allegedly Targeted By Provocative Stunt: ‘Completely Taken Aback’

Cairo Takeaway condemned the incident as a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2025

The Best Queer Places In Sydney To Dance, Cry & Get Fingered

Here are the best queer friendly spots in Sydney that you can chill, dance and get fingered in — you're welcome.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 12, 2025

Two men accused of attempting to set fire to Sydney synagogue denied bail

Pair charged with destroying property over attack on Newtown synagogue last month

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2025