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Laneway Festival Has Confirmed Its 2027 Dates And Sydney Is Up First

Laneway Festival has confirmed its 2027 dates, with Sydney opening the four-stop run before Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 25

Mum Mauled in Sydney Shark Attack Halts £280K Fund After 'Second Chance at Life

Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has closed her GoFundMe after she raised more than A$558,000 for her recovery.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Man arrested after allegedly attacking woman and boy in Melbourne CBD – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

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Australian children’s classics: Playing Beatie Bow is a time-slip novel that makes Sydney strange

My copy of Ruth Park’s Playing Beatie Bow was given to me by my mother in 1982, when I was 14 – the same age as the novel’s protagonist, Abigail Kirk. A sticker inside shows that my mother bought it at the Feminist Bookshop in Balmain, a shop I remember…

The Conversation · Aug 24

In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising result

A road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concrete endured five years of heavy traffic and harsh weather, matching traditional concrete performance. Researchers noted its potential to significantly lower the carbon footprint of the construction industry and highlighted its…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Video of Tigers' Mad Monday sparks new AFL headache

A week after Sydney and the AFL were plunged into crisis, Richmond players have been caught on video playing up at their Mad Monday function.

AAP · Aug 24

Shark attack survivor says thinking about daughter gave her strength to fight for life

Sydney schoolteacher Leah Stewart lost an arm after being attacked by a suspected great white shark in June

The Independent UK · Aug 24

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An Australian family noticed snakes disappearing into a backyard mulch pile; snake catchers found 102 venomous snakes underneath

In a remarkable event in Sydney, a family found themselves in a shocking snake situation, uncovering over 40 red-bellied black snakes buried in their yard's mulch pile. After capturing these venomous reptiles, the situation escalated dramatically with adult females giving birth, leading to a total haul of 102 snakes, including…

The Times of India · Aug 24

‘I’ve got to fight it’: Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart recalls facing a great white shark and the thought that kept her alive

Leah Stewart shares her harrowing experience of a great white shark attack at Coogee Beach, where she fought valiantly for her life while keeping her young daughter August in mind. Despite suffering severe injuries and facing multiple surgeries, including a significant amputation, the outpouring of compassion from around the globe…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday

The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.

AAP · Aug 24

Sydney Swans’ tears flow after AFL football’s week in the sewer

The Swans beat North Melbourne at the SCG, but the result mattered little at the end of a week that has been a wake-up call for all connected to club

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

'Clear standout': Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach

Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.

AAP · Aug 23

Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue

AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night.

AAP · Aug 23

Apartment rents now cost more than half a typical worker’s take-home pay in all Australian capital cities, report finds

Advocacy group says rents have been ‘running away for years’ and warns of widespread housing stress

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

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Euronews · Aug 23

Sydney Marathon mishap: Munich's Allianz Arena appears on finisher medal

More than 40,000 people are expected for the Sydney Marathon, but just before the start the finisher's medal causes a stir: it appears to show Munich's Allianz Arena instead of a Sydney stadium.

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ after finisher’s medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

Marathon organisers laugh off mistake saying they’re ‘not going to run from it’

The Times of India · Aug 23

In 2021, scientists reported that Sydney cockatoos had learned to pry open garbage bins; by the end of 2019, the trick had spread across 44 suburbs

In Sydney, cockatoos have mastered the art of opening garbage bins, sharing this clever skill across various neighborhoods. Individual birds have crafted distinct methods, suggesting the emergence of local foraging cultures among the parrots. In turn, residents have implemented strategies to secure their bins, creating a fascinating feedback loop where…

AAP · Aug 23

Swans win first AFL game since hotel scandal

An undermanned Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans' first AFL game since the embattled club was rocked by sexual assault allegations.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Sydney Swans fans turn out in record numbers for AFLW match but hundreds walk out before men’s fixture

Supporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header

AAP · Aug 23

Swans' AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23

Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight

‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, rather than Allianz Stadium in Sydney

AAP · Aug 22

Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field

Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players.

AAP · Aug 22

Warriors go top by beating 'not real smart' Bunnies

A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder.

AAP · Aug 22

Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal

A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim.

AAP · Aug 21

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point.

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