Teen gun breaks Kerr record as Sydney beat Roar in ALW Willa Pearson broke an A-League Women record as Sydney beat Brisbane while Western Sydney suffered a huge dent to their finals hopes in a draw with Newcastle. AAP · Feb 13
Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall The Independent UK · Feb 13
'Serious breaches' prompt childcare centre suspension Authorities have halted operations at a Sydney childcare centre over serious safety and compliance concerns, amid a clampdown on the beleaguered sector. AAP · Feb 13
Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
Police Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Police Response At Sydney Anti-Herzog Rally It comes despite Chris Minns saying just yesterday that he "did not support" an independent inquiry. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13
NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 13
'Adds to the spice': Reds eye turncoat in Super derby The Queensland Reds are making no secret of their intent to go after a former teammate in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Sydney. AAP · Feb 12
Where Wildlife Is Deadliest: Which Country Tops The List? The world is breathtakingly beautiful, but in some places, that beauty comes with sharp teeth, potent venom, crushing strength, and silent danger. From dense rainforests to dry deserts and vast oceans, wildlife can be as deadly as it is fascinating. This question often sparks curiosity and fear at the same… Times Pets · Feb 12
Afternoon Update: Taylor launches Liberal leadership tilt; Minns doubles down over Sydney rally; and how hot is Jacob Elordi? Liberal leadership spill under way as wave of resignations hits shadow ministry The Guardian - AU · Feb 12
Kings coach Goorjian fined over foul-mouthed spray Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian has been sanctioned over a verbal altercation with South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell. AAP · Feb 12
'Unfair': Haas slams claims of Broncos coach fall out Payne Haas has explained his reasons for leaving Brisbane to join South Sydney in 2027, insisting it has nothing to do with coach Michael Maguire. AAP · Feb 11
Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza. AAP · Feb 11
NSW police commissioner urged to apologise to ‘entire Muslim community’ after officers disrupted prayer at Sydney protest Mal Lanyon says police were ‘required’ to disperse crowd, while Mehreen Faruqi accused them of ‘assaulting Muslims The Guardian - AU · Feb 11
Broken ribs, ruptured bowels: ebike injuries double at major Sydney hospital in one year More than half of the cases presenting to the St Vincent’s emergency department in Sydney had self-reported speeds of more than 25km/h The Guardian - AU · Feb 11
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 11 Islamophobia Envoy Demands Police Apologise Over Actions At Sydney’s Anti-Herzog Rally Australia’s Islamophobia envoy Aftab Malik urges an apology and investigation for NSW Police's actions at Sydney Rally.
AAP · Feb 11 Sky the limit for fringe Socceroos at Talay's Blues Welcoming a fringe Socceroos striker back to the A-League Men, Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is well aware game time will be valuable for World Cup hopefuls.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Spike in antisemitic incidents in aftermath of Manchester synagogue attack The Community Security Trust said there was also a rise in reports following the Bondi Beach killings in Sydney in December.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10 Shadow attorney general says it would be unacceptable to ‘effectively knife’ first female Liberal leader – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10 Morning Mail: Labor group’s ‘disgust’ at Sydney police, claims Trump said ‘everyone’ knew what Epstein was doing in 2006, and a very elaborate coffee Party members hit out at tactics as expert decries ‘disappointing’ actions by officers
AAP · Feb 10 Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10 Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say Luke McNamara, who attended protest, says police behaviour was ‘the direct consequence’ of the Minns government’s ‘unreasonable conditions’
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Sadiq Khan to get New York-style licensing powers to 'unleash' London's hospitality sector The Government rejected warnings that the reforms will sideline local democracy in the capital
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10 Woman, 69, in hospital with broken vertebrae after police allegedly pushed her to the ground at Sydney Herzog protest Jann Alhafny says she feared there could be a stampede or that she might suffocate after she was allegedly pushed to the ground
The Conversation · Feb 10 Was the violent Sydney protest avoidable, and what can police and demonstrators learn? The police role as a “thin blue line” between public order and chaos was tested in Sydney’s CBD on Monday night.
AAP · Feb 10 Socceroo joins Sky Blues in push for World Cup berth A former Newcastle Jets striker has joined rival A-League outfit Sydney FC in a bid to bolster his chances for a World Cup spot with the Socceroos.