Beaches reopen after baffling tar ball mystery Remaining Sydney beaches affected by tar balls have been cleared to reopen this weekend as authorities continue trying to identify who or what was responsible. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
JackJumpers coach Roth searching for scoring answers Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian has been left happy with their win over the champion JackJumpers, whose coach Scott Roth is searching for scoring answers. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
From monarch mania to the slimline tour: how Charles and Camilla’s Australian visit will break with tradition The king and queen’s visit to Sydney and Canberra will be a long way from previous showstopping tours, including those by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
Kings inflict more pain on NBL champs The Sydney Kings shook off a horror first half to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 80-71 in Launceston. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
A history of royal tours Down Under: From a young Queen Elizabeth II to Harry and Meghan’s baby joy King Charles’s first visit to Australia as monarch will begin on Friday The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Questions over Harbour Bridge safety after fatal crash Sydney Harbour Bridge safety is being questioned after a fatal crash as a man who allegedly rode through the scene remains behind bars. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
Roosters half to enter plea for serious driving charge Sydney Roosters playmaker Sandon Smith has been charged with a serious driving offence over a crash in March, but questions remain over when the NRL was told. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
Tar balls: mystery substance on beaches could be linked to sewage plant, scientists say Scientists examining petroleum-based balls believed to have come from an oil spill off Sydney as Bondi beach reopens The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
'Throw the book at them': tar ball spill source sought Some of Sydney's most popular beaches have been given the all-clear after tar balls washed up on the sand, raising fears of an acute oil spill close to shore. AAP · Oct 18, 2024
Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski targets UFC 312 return in Sydney: ‘Anything with gold in it I’ll be happy’ Alexander Volkanovski would love a title fight at UFC 312 in Australia. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2024
King Charles III lands in Australia's republic debate in the first visit by a monarch in 13 years King Charles III and Queen Camilla will soon arrive in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
Olivia Rodrigo’s Attempt At A Kiss Cam At Sydney’s GUTS Tour Hilariously Backfired: ‘Oh Fuck’ Olivia Rodrigo's cheeky request for a kiss between two fans hilariously backfired during her Sydney concert, leaving her gooped. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 18, 2024
Milanovic looks up to Mata in bid for Socceroos call Western Sydney's Nicolas Milanovic wants to build on his breakout A-League Men campaign and kick on to become a regular for the Socceroos. AAP · Oct 17, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024 Mike Pezzullo says being stripped of Order of Australia ‘does not amount to a hill of beans’ – as it happened Pezzullo said the decisionmakers ‘presumably” believed the termination was ‘just and fair’
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia Australia has welcomed the reigning monarch for the first time in more than a decade as King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024 King Charles has arrived in Australia for his first visit as monarch. Here’s where to see the royals Sydney and Canberra are on the royal couple’s itinerary, with opportunities for the public to see them between official functions
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024 Extraordinary secrecy surrounds court details of senior NSW police officer charged with drink-driving Officer, who can only be referred to as AB under 40-year court order, allegedly crashed police car in Sydney tunnel after getting drunk at work function
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024 How can Australia make housing affordable for essential workers? Here are 4 key lessons from overseas Essential workers such as teachers, health workers and community safety staff play a vital role in ensuring our society works well. Yet soaring housing costs in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are squeezing essential workers out of the communities they serve.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2024 NSW Govt Proposes New Noise Complaint Reforms In Another Bid To Revive Sydney Nightlife Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said the changes will ease “friction” between venues and neighbours.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024 Mysterious tar balls washing ashore force closure of seven beaches in Sydney including Bondi Randwick council started closing its beaches, including Coogee, on Tuesday and neighbouring Waverley council followed suit on Thursday ‘out of precaution’
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Ex-councillor avoids jail over drug-fuelled attack An ex-Sydney councillor has avoided being sent back to jail over an attack on his elderly godmother that stemmed from his addiction to prescription stimulants.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 Chips down, shares up as Star fined, suspension remains The NSW Independent Casino Commission has hit The Star with a $15 million fine after a second probe revealed a series of breaches at its Sydney operation.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 Giant Insta-worthy sculpture to bring art to the people A sculpture by British artist Thomas J Price will be installed outside the Museum of Contemporary Art, so big it will be visible from across Sydney Harbour.
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.