Carlton AFL legend Peter Dean injured in alleged Albury assault
Former Carlton AFL star Peter Dean is hospitalised after an alleged assault in Albury near the NSW-Victoria border. Details remain unclear as police investigate.
New South Wales
Coroner hears no body-worn footage in Krista Kach inquest
In New South Wales, the coroner’s inquest into Krista Kach’s 2023 death during a lengthy police stand-off proceeds without body-worn camera footage, leaning on eyewitness accounts and other evidence.
Bondi terror attack prompts scrutiny of ASIO and AFP
ASIO and the Australian Federal Police face questions over actions before and after the Bondi terror attack, with a senate hearing signalling tougher steps against extremism.
Minns under fire over police actions at protests in Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces internal criticism after backing police actions during pro-Palestine demonstrations in Sydney, as Labor weighs security policy and protest management.
Waratahs coach urges calm for 2026 Super Rugby opener
NSW Waratahs head into 2026 with a calm, tempo-focused plan under coach Dan McKellar as they prepare for a Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Queensland Reds.
NSW MPs back Cheryl Grimmer motion, vow to pursue justice decades after disappearance
NSW MPs backed a motion supporting Cheryl Grimmer’s family in their long quest for justice after the Fairy Meadow Beach disappearance, with parliamentary privilege invoked during debate.
Sydney soccer coach jailed after conviction for child abuse material
A former Sydney soccer coach has been jailed for 12 months after being found in possession of child abuse material, with family reportedly disowning him.
Rider’s nine-day coma sparks warning over e-bike safety in NSW
A Sydney e-bike crash left a rider in a nine-day coma, highlighting rising e-bike injuries in NSW and prompting calls for safer riding and better street safety measures.
Inaccessible fatberg behind NSW debris balls draws attention to sewer challenge
A massive, inaccessible fatberg lurks in Sydney’s sewer system, with foul-smelling debris balls washing up on NSW beaches and officials weighing next steps for cleanup and resilience.
Backlash grows as NSW premier backs police actions at anti-Herzog protests
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces criticism after supporting police actions during anti-Herzog demonstrations, as debates swirl over protest rights and state security.