New normal: knife laws inconvenient, but here to stay In a move likened to roadside breath testing, police will randomly target areas where violence has previously occurred and wand people for weapons in new laws. AAP · Dec 8, 2024
Mardi Gras votes to let police march in 2025 parade A proposal to stop police from marching at the 2025 Mardi Gras parade has been narrowly voted down by organisers. AAP · Dec 7, 2024
Survival mode: grim reality of JobSeeker life laid bare Australians on JobSeeker payments are five times more likely to not be able to afford two or more essential items, a report has found. AAP · Nov 26, 2024
Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival The new production of Jesus Christ Superstar will be more rock 'n' roll than musical when it returns to its original Australian home. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal Angry nurses will not accept delaying their demand for improved staffing ratios as a condition of securing a major pay rise. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
Mardi Gras battles tragedy, costs to launch new program The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival has been launched with a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion. AAP · Nov 7, 2024
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on. AAP · Nov 6, 2024
Vivid festival allure dims with big drop in visitors The shine has come off Sydney's Vivid Festival with a big drop in visitor figures from the previous year and some blaming prices for its decline in popularity. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Bad actors exploit information void in wake of attacks The information vacuum after incidents such as the recent stabbing attack in the UK provides the perfect conditions for those seeking to spread disinformation. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Halogen phase-out: light bulb moment for energy savings Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars. AAP · Jul 21, 2024
Family claims $1.4m loan 'blighted' 89yo woman's life Pepper Money has been sued over an "unjust" $1.4 million home loan which allegedly threw an elderly woman and her family into financial and emotional distress. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
Lessons learned, crowds controlled at Sydney's Vivid Security mistakes that left thousands of spectators feeling trapped and anxious while stuck in crowds at Sydney's Vivid light festival have been addressed. AAP · Jun 10, 2024
Sydney Opera House illuminated with art for Vivid Animated projections of Julia Gutman's art will feature on the Sydney Opera House, with the sails illuminated each night of the Vivid festival until June 15. AAP · May 24, 2024
Sydney mayors 'colleagues in arms' after stabbings Bondi Junction's Westfield is re-opening to allow the community to pay tribute to those fatally stabbed in the shopping centre ahead of a community vigil. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
AAP · Apr 2, 2024 Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Education key focus as gates open at Royal Easter Show More than 10,000 students and teachers from 185 schools will swap the classroom for the showground as the gates open at the Royal Easter Show.
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Organisers ask police not to march in Mardi Gras parade The NSW Police Force says officers have been asked not to march in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 Drug rehab spares man jail after Harbour Bridge crash A man's "noble efforts" in tackling his own drug problems mean he will not be imprisoned over an meth-induced fiery triple car crash on Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
AAP · Dec 11, 2023 Gaza responses cause division in arts community The conflict in Gaza is causing division in the arts community, with a third resignation from the STC as Anna Schwartz Gallery parts ways with Mike Parr.
ABC News · Apr 3, 2023 Chris Minns' minority government may need to go slow — and that could prove to be good for NSW If history is anything to go by, the 58th government under NSW Labor Chris Minns won't be unstable because it's two seats short of a majority — but it will face some heavy interrogation.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023 ‘It’s not ours any more’: the changing face of Lakemba’s Ramadan night markets While businesses welcome the growing success of the annual food festival that takes over Haldon Street, others lament ‘it isn’t a Muslim event any more’
Axios · Jan 26, 2023 In photos: Thousands rally across Australia to protest "Invasion Day" The Australia Day protests come ahead of a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022 Ten glaring inconsistencies in Scott Morrison’s bamboozling press conference While attempting to explain why he appointed himself to five ministries in secret, the former PM raised more questions than answers
ABC News · Jul 8, 2022 Anthony Albanese says New Zealanders might be allowed to vote in Australian elections, after meeting Jacinda Ardern Anthony Albanese will ask federal parliament's elections committee to consider what changes could be made to extend voting rights to some New Zealanders.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022 ‘Only bad things’ in Lindsay: western Sydney voters remain deeply unimpressed Many Penrith residents are disengaged from politics, although their seat has consistently swung with the election winner