ASIO chief: Bondi Beach attackers masked plans to hide intentions
Australia’s security chief says Bondi Beach attackers took steps to conceal their planning ahead of the December Sydney incident, with much still unknown.
New South Wales
NSW police disrupt syndicate alleged to extract cocaine from timber planks
Authorities in New South Wales disrupted an alleged drug-supply syndicate believed to hide cocaine inside timber planks, with multiple arrests and ongoing inquiries.
Excessive force alleged at Herzog protest during Sydney visit
Rights groups allege NSW police used excessive force against protesters during Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Sydney visit, amid contested footage and official statements.
Sydney masseur awaits verdict in sexual assault case
A 69-year-old Sydney masseur faces court action over alleged sexual assault of a young client. The verdict is pending, with implications for professional boundaries in massage therapy.
NSW High Court finds church owed duty to protect a child from paedophile priest
The High Court rules the Newcastle diocese owed a duty of care to protect a NSW child from a paedophile priest, signalling a shift in church liability.
Wild Western quoll joey born in NSW after conservation push
A western quoll joey has been spotted in NSW amid a targeted conservation program, marking a hopeful milestone for recovery efforts and habitat protection in the region.
Big hurdle for financing Western Sydney apartments
Rising construction costs and higher borrowing rates are slowing Western Sydney’s apartment pipeline, with lenders tightening conditions and some schemes paused or redesigned.
Police use of force at Sydney protest under review
In Sydney’s CBD, a protest against a presidential visit sparked clashes. This piece examines what is known about police actions and what remains unclear regarding use of force and escalation.
Surry Hills protest outside police station questions officers’ tactics
A protest outside the Surry Hills police station in inner Sydney calls for the release of several arrestees from a pro-Palestinian rally, while other legal and sport developments surface in today’s bulletin.
NSW police criticised after video of officer punching protester in Sydney anti-Herzog rally
Video footage from a Sydney anti-Herzog protest appears to show a police officer punching a protester while on the ground, prompting questions about use of force and accountability.