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Woman who claimed compensation for whiplash caught climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge

Lois Cartridge, from Bournemouth, posted photos to Facebook which revealed she completed a 5km obstacle race the same day she told a doctor that she was still badly injured from a car crash, and shortly afterwards scaled a bridge

Daily Mirror

Hunter Irish boat builders achieve Sydney Harbour Bridge goal

"After we finished it was a surreal feeling."

Newcastle Herald

Tasmanian cavers head underground in a bid to find Australia's new deepest cave

Imagine dangling from a rope "higher than tallest part of Sydney Harbour Bridge" — in the dark. Add to that squeezing through rocky gaps, deep underground. That's what a group of explorers are planning to do in order to prove Australia has a new deepest cave in southern Tasmania.

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Aboriginal flag raised in new permanent position atop Sydney Harbour Bridge

Decision taken after plan to spend A$25m erecting a third flagpole faced criticism

The Independent UK

Aboriginal flag to replace NSW flag atop Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Aboriginal flag — which has flown on Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of NAIDOC Week — will remain where it is, replacing the New South Wales flag.

ABC News

Roots and leaves

China has criticised the former Morrison government for being the “root cause” of our frosty diplomatic relations with the nation, and the Aboriginal flag will replace the NSW flag flying on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — scrapping a hefty $25 million plan for a third pole. It’s the news you…

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Aboriginal flag to replace NSW's on bridge

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed the Aboriginal flag will permanently replace the NSW flag on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Aboriginal flag to fly on Melbourne bridge

Melbourne's West Gate Bridge will permanently fly an Aboriginal flag by the end of NAIDOC Week, following a similar move for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

AAP

Climate change protest throws Sydney traffic into chaos, 11 arrested

Climate change protesters marched in Sydney on Monday forcing police to close major roads in the city centre while morning traffic through the landmark Sydney Harbour Bridge was disrupted after a woman chained herself to her vehicle.

Reuters

Indigenous leaders lament debate over $25m Harbour Bridge flag plan

Indigenous leaders say a debate about the cost of installing a third flag pole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which also includes the refurbishment and replacement of two existing poles, is being used to divide people.

ABC News

Aboriginal flag set to fly permanently on Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Aboriginal flag will fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of a "healing process" and reconciliation efforts with Australia's indigenous community, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Sunday.

Reuters

Dominic Perrottet says $25 million cost to fly Aboriginal flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge a 'small price to pay' for unity

The Premier says he is not sure why the project costs so much, but backs it as an "important decision" for the state and country.

ABC News

Employment minister says ‘too late’ to scrap jobseeker changes; 42 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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Aboriginal flag to fly on Sydney Harbour

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a 2022-23 budget commitment to have an Aboriginal flag fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Map mix-up halts Harbour Bridge protest

Climate change activists' plans to disrupt traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge have fizzled after confusion over where they were to congregate.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter firefighter among Sydney Harbour Bridge activists, group says

NSW Police urged drivers to avoid the area on Wednesday morning after the group parked a truck on the Cahill Expressway about 8.30am, blocking near the south pylon, over Circular Quay and The Rocks.

AAP

Arrests as protest blocks Harbour Bridge

Climate change activists, including a firefighter, are facing charges after disrupting peak hour traffic with a protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Guardian - AU

Fireproof Australia: who are the radical Extinction Rebellion splinter group?

They have blocked major roads, obstructed traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and been denounced by Dominic Perrottet

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The Guardian - AU

‘Fire in your belly’: how Cheree Toka went from non-voter to political change agent

A commitment to fly the Aboriginal flag permanently atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge was the pinnacle of relentless campaigning by one young Kamilaroi woman

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Aileen Davis attended Sydney Harbour Bridge's opening in her mother's arm, she's back 90 years on

Aileen Davis was a newborn when her mother carried her across Sydney's Harbour Bridge at its grand opening in 1932. As the much-loved structure turns 90, she's again taking part in the celebrations.

AAP

Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrates 90 years

Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge is celebrating its 90th anniversary, having played host to fireworks displays, protests, climbers and millions of cars.

The Guardian - AU

A bridge to empire – and beyond: Sydney’s ‘coat hanger’ turns 90

The building of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was a powerful symbol of where Australia thought it was going – and who it was leaving behind

ABC News

Stonemason's son recalls Sydney Harbour Bridge opening on 90th anniversary

Al Geronimi's dad was a stonemason who worked on the Sydney Harbour Bridge's mighty granite pylons. Now 97, he looks back on its opening 90 years ago.

ABC News

Police charge 19yo Queensland man over fiery Sydney Harbour Bridge crash

Police charge a man they say drove a stolen car involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier this week.

AAP

Man charged for fiery Harbour Bridge crash

Police have charged a 19-year-old Queensland man allegedly driving a stolen SUV involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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