David Speer A man armed with a knife kills five women and a male security guard at a Bondi Junction shopping centre. The majority of those he injured during the stabbing spree were also women. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says it’s “obvious” to her that the offender “focused on women and avoided the men”. Targeting women, however, is not deemed an …

Alex de Minaur is savouring a “once in a lifetime” triumph after beating the king of clay, Rafael Nadal, in what the Spanish great confirmed was his final appearance on his own court at the Barcelona Open. Nadal wasn’t at his sharpest on his tentative return to action after injury in only his second tournament in 15 months, but nothing …

With the Easter long weekend and autumn school holidays just around the corner, Taronga Zoo Sydney has a spring in their steps as a baby boom spreads across the zoo with a view. From a newborn Pygmy Hippo calf learning to dive, two adventurous chimp babies learning the ropes, an impending public debut of a young seal pup and the …

Homelessness is increasing in hotspots where rents are also on the rise, prompting calls for increased funding for support services and more public housing. Half the people seeking help for homelessness in NSW are not receiving it due to underfunded services, the head of a peak agency for homelessness has warned. “NSW’s housing crisis is putting huge pressure on frontline homelessness services, with …

The Hon Michelle Rowland MP Minister for Communications Member for Greenway Anne Stanley MP Government Whip Member for Werriwa MEDIA RELEASE 17,100 households and businesses in Werriwa are now able to access upgrades from slow copper to world-class, full fibre broadband over the National Broadband Network, thanks to investments from the Australian Government. Upgrades in NSW mean one million premises …

Tasmania is so beautiful, it’s hard to describe any of it as a failure. But the housing situation in the Apple Isle — and particularly its sparkling capital, Hobart — is so dire that you can see it everywhere you go. There are tarpaulin-clad camps at the Cenotaph that overlooks the Derwent River and CBD, car parks with vans and …

Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov has died at the age of 42. Koltsov, a former ice hockey player who competed in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, had been a regular presence supporting Sabalenka at tournaments. The world No.2 frequently referenced Koltsov on social media in pictures and messages. The news was announced by Russia ice hockey team Salavat Yulaev …

Muslim voters are turning against the Labor government over its stance on the war in Gaza, new polling has revealed, as a video released on social media shows Labor frontbencher Anne Aly being harassed by pro-Palestinian activists. Five months into the conflict, polling group Redbridge ran two focus groups with 18 people from the Arabic and Turkish communities in the …

Exclusive: 12 prominent organisations sign open letter criticising lack of humanitarian access Twelve of Israel’s most prominent human rights organisations have signed an open letter accusing the country of failing to comply with the international court of justice’s (ICJ) provisional ruling that it should facilitate access of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The court in The Hague made a number of …

2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show Friday 22 March – Tuesday 2 April The Sydney Royal Easter Show (Show) is back! Rich in fun and family traditions – come along to the 2024 Show to make memories and find your happy place. The Show is the best value day out in Sydney, with 12 hours of free entertainment, competitions, exhibits, activities, …