Prosecutors have argued that a so-called “ISIS bride” actively participated in the mistreatment of a woman her family enslaved in Syria, as they fought to prevent her from being released on bail. Warning: Details of sexual assault in this story may distress some readers. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, was among the women arrested when a cohort of women and children returned …

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek’s 24-Hour Challenge for Mental Health starts this Thursday 16 April, 8:30am at The Crest Athletics Track, Bass Hill The Mayor’s Challenge will unite people locally and from around the world in a round-the-clock run or walk to raise funds and awareness to support those dealing with this growing issue. This special event honours the legacy of Charlotte O’Brien, who died by suicide …

Turn a Day at the Show into Year Round Support for Farmers Every time you visit the Sydney Royal Easter Show, you help support rural and regional farmers, their families and their communities across NSW. Hosted by the not-for-profit Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), the Show is a celebration that keeps Australian agriculture strong, vibrant and future focused. More …

The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show is here again, and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW look forward to welcoming you and your family back from 2 April –13 April for another year full of laughter, learning and memory-making moments! If anyone in your family has accessibility requirements or other concerns about accessibility around the Showgrounds, we want you to …

Meet Winning Bite: the most outrageous, must-try food creations of 2026 – and you can only get them at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Handpicked by three expert judges, including Tokyo Lamington’s Eddie Stewart; content creator and author Tom Smallwood; and former MasterChef contestant Depinder Chhibber, these one-of-a-kind flavour bombs are exclusive to the Show and won’t be found anywhere …

The Mission of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), as it has been now for over 200 years, is to shape the future of Australian agriculture and to continuously improve Australian produce to award-quality levels. To participate in the competition for the Easter Show tickets, please dial 0403522501. *The first 35 calls will be entered into the competition. *The …

Arab Council Australia, in partnership with OurDNA, hosted a special social dinner and information evening on Thursday, 26 March 2026, at Al Aseel Restaurant, located within The Paper Mill precinct. The event brought together a select group of community representatives and leaders for an engaging evening focused on the future of inclusive health and medical research in Australia. The gathering …

The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games. Eligibility for any female category at IOC events will now be limited to biological women, with an athlete’s status determined by a one-time screening process. Speaking in a video on the social media site X, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said: “Today, we the International …

The official opening of the new Bankstown Plaza last week marked a significant milestone in the ongoing Southwest Metro project, bringing renewed energy and connectivity to the heart of the local community. The event was attended by Minister Jihad Dib MP, Minister John Graham, Kylie Wilkinson MP, Mayor Bilal El-Hayek – City of Canterbury Bankstown, Councillor David Walsh , community …

The Israeli Embassy in Canberra has raised concerns over comments by former Australian of the Year Grace Tame about reports of sexual violence by terrorist group Hamas. On Monday, Ms Tame appeared on ABC Radio Sydney to discuss her interpretation of the phrase “globalise the intifada”. In the interview, Ms Tame said she understood the phrase “to be a call for widespread …