Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne as communities around the world welcome a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. AAP · Jan 19, 2025
Prominent Jewish figure says ‘evil at work’ after former home vandalised and cars torched in Sydney antisemitic attack House in Dover Heights doused with red paint in what NSW premier labels a ‘targeted’ and ‘disgusting and dangerous act of violence’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
Sydney train disruptions to cease for now after rail unions ordered to halt industrial action until next week Fair Work Commission puts interim pause on approval for industrial action after second day of delays for commuters The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
Sydney synagogue attack condemned as ‘massive escalation’ in antisemitism Images released by police show two people spray painting synagogue’s fence and building The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation. AAP · Jan 11, 2025
Dutton claims Coalition has ‘acted like a government’ while in opposition – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2025
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight. AAP · Jan 11, 2025
Sydney synagogue targeted with antisemitic graffiti Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah spraypainted with swastikas The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
Anti-Semitic graffiti defies Australian values: PM The latest round of anti-Semitic graffiti in Sydney's east has been condemned as part of an intolerable rise in bigotry as police investigate. AAP · Jan 6, 2025
Man behind bars, another on the run after cops shot at A man has faced court and another remains at large after shots were allegedly fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit. AAP · Jan 1, 2025
Sydney trains to run on New Year’s Eve as unions and Minns government reach last-minute deal Government and unions still in deadlock over pay as NSW opposition warns of ‘chaos kicked down the road’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 24, 2024
Minns government rejects union peace offer as trains standoff threatens Sydney’s New Year’s Eve NSW premier insists he is ‘not trying to be bloody minded’ as government holds out against pay rise demand The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2024
Work bans dropped after premier knocks back free fares A long-running stand-off between a transport union and state Labor government over pay appears a long way from resolution as a peace deal is rejected. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
Security upgrades made easy for places of worship Places of public worship in NSW will be able to upgrade their security without the need for lengthy planning approvals to offer worshippers better protections. AAP · Dec 22, 2024
AAP · Dec 19, 2024 Racecourse corruption claims shot down by watchdog An integrity watchdog has rejected allegations there was corrupt conduct involved in the NSW premier or others' dealings over plans to redevelop a racecourse.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024 NSW agrees to pill testing trial at music festivals amid calls from experts to decriminalise drugs State government trial follows years of pressure from health advocates to introduce pill testing and end ‘harmful’ drug policing practices
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2024 Push to stop NSW hospitals opting out of abortions as healthcare ‘deserts’ exposed Greens MP Dr Amanda Cohn says ‘far too little has changed’ since abortion was decriminalised in NSW five years ago
AAP · Dec 16, 2024 Industrial action timetable sparks NYE train jitters Rail workers will resume industrial action in the week after Christmas, but the union rejects claims it will upend New Year's Eve plans or bankrupt businesses.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024 Rail unions back fresh industrial action across Sydney train network in lead-up to New Year’s Eve – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024 Chris Minns condemns ‘disgusting’ Islamophobic graffiti in Sydney’s west as police investigate NSW premier says vandalism aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hatred and ‘completely abhorrent’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024 Albanese calls for protest ban outside places of worship as critics warn against ‘kneejerk reactions’ PM takes stance on ‘provocative acts’ and denounces antisemitism after Melbourne synagogue arson attack and Sydney anti-Israel vandalism
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024 Car set on fire and buildings vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney Prime minister calls vandalism in Woollahra a ‘hate crime’ as NSW premier promises ‘massive’ police response
AAP · Dec 10, 2024 Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024 PM backs NSW premier’s ban proposal – as it happened This blog is now closed
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 8, 2024 Sydney Train Commuters Are Set To Cop More Delays & Cancellations, Here’s What You Need To Know At least you have an excuse for being late to work now.