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New hot weather records across parts of Sydney and NSW as fire risk looms
The Bureau of Metereoloy expects damaging winds across the state’s south-east in the late afternoon and evening, including gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour in some parts. Source link
Calls mount to explain Yipirinya School review after ex-principal found guilty
After former principal Gavin Morris was found guilty on four counts of aggravated assault, pressure is growing to explain a confidential 2024 assessment of Yipirinya School. Source link
Man arrested in Melbourne after police seize dozens of Labubu dolls
Police have seized Labubu dolls allegedly stolen from a CBD shopping centre during a search warrant in the city’s west. Source link
Sussan Ley backtracks on call for Kevin Rudd to be sacked as US ambassador
After a Liberal colleague called Sussan Ley’s claim that Kevin Rudd could not remain US ambassador “churlish”, the opposition leader has walked back from her call. Source link
Aussie team to feature three major winners at International Crown
Minjee Lee, Hannah Green and Grace Kim will lead a powerful Australian line-up at the prestigious women’s golf’s International Crown team event in South Korea. Source link
Fear of retaliation stops renters from raising issues, survey finds
A survey of 1,000 Victorian renters finds nearly four in five households faced a tenancy issue over a 12-month period — but only half of them escalated the issue by lodging a complaint. Source link
From skating rink to theatrical gem, Anita's Theatre still shining after 100 years
After starting life as a movie theatre and later a roller-skating rink, it was the bold vision of a Wollongong property developer that turned the 100-year-old Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul into a cultural icon. Source link
Inquest probes death of man in police custody after violent arrest
A senior police officer defends the actions of officers during the violent arrest of a man who later died in custody at Casino Police Station in 2023. Source link
How used-car buyers can protect themselves from odometer tampering
Odometer fraud is “widespread” in the second-hand car industry, but experts say there are warning signs to look for when buying a used car. Source link
NSW braces for extreme heat while cyclone-strength winds threaten Vic, SA
Temperatures are set to soar in NSW today, while Victorian and South Australian residents are bracing for powerful wind gusts on a day of wild weather. Source link