Paris attacks: Sydney holds special prayer service at St Andrew's Cathedral for shooting, bombing victims - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Paris attacks: Sydney holds special prayer service at St Andrew's Cathedral for shooting, bombing victimsUpdatedNovember 15, 2015 16:03:57 More than 500 people have attended a special prayer service in Sydney to honour the victims of the Paris terror attacks.New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and representatives of the French government were at the service at St Andrew's Cathedral.The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies, described the attacks as barbaric.A total of 129 people were ki..>> view originalThe French Flag is flying over the Sydney Harbour Bridge | Business Insider
The French flag would be flown over Sydney Harbour Bridge to honour the victims of the Paris attacks,New South Wales Premier Mike Baird tweeted yesterday. If only a big enough flag could be found.One was found and was raised above the Harbour Bridge at 11am, replacing the New South Wales flag.The French Flag is flying above the Sydney Harbour Bridge.pic.twitter.com/kF8SND97Jp— Chris Urquhart (@chrisurquhart)November 15, 2015Flying alongside the Australian flag. It will be flown at full mast, in ..>> view originalLIVE: Tigers fight back at Bankstown
A flurry of quick wickets from Tasmania's pacemen has wrested back control of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW at Sydney's Bankstown Oval.The Blues are struggling at 3-41 at the tea break on day two in reply to Tasmania's total of 295.Ed Cowan (13), Ryan Carters (8) and Nic Maddinson (6) are all back in the pavilion, with the Tasmanian attack striking early.Maddinson had a golden chance to press his claims for an Australian call-up after Usman Khawaja was ruled out of the Adelaide a..>> view originalMan charged over murder of baby in western Sydney
Man charged over murder of baby in western SydneyPolice investigate baby's death.A man will face court in the central west of New South Wales after being charged over the murder of a seven-week-old baby girl at a western Sydney home.The baby was rushed to Westmead Children's Hospital early on August 12 last year but died a short time later.A lengthy investigation led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man at a correctional facility in Bathurst.He was refused bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court to..>> view originalParis attacks: Opera House among icons to light up blue, white and...
Paris attacks: Opera House among icons to light up blue, white and red in solidarity with FranceUpdatedNovember 15, 2015 00:54:16 The Sydney Opera House was among a range of landmarks to light up in the colours blue, white and red as Australians showed their support for Parisians rocked by terror attacks.Vigils were also held around the country in solidarity with the French aftermore than 120 people were killedin a coordinated series of terror attacks in Paris. Another 200 were injured, 80 s..>> view originalRoyal visit: Prince Charles back in swimmers 40 years after Jane...
Video will begin in5seconds.Charles and Camilla visit mounted policeRedfern's NSW Mounted Police Unit has welcomed the Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, to Sydney.PT0M26S620349Perhaps it was nostalgia or just the searing Perth heat, but close to 40 years since that infamous kiss in the North Cottesloe surf, the Prince of Wales was back in his swimming trunks in Western Australia.The flimsy powder blue shorts Jane Priest found so alluring in the '70s were replaced with a yell..>> view originalNew Centre of Excellence for NSWRL
NSW Rugby League is very pleased to confirm it will have a new home at Sydney Olympic Park by the end of 2017, reaffirming its position as the world’s home of rugby league.The Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today announced plans for a new $20-million NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) Centre of Excellence, which he believes will be a “game-changer” for rugby league in the State.“For over a century, NSW has been the spiritual home of Rugby League. This complex will provide a pathway for emerging talent fr..>> view originalEarly-bird Origin ticket special
Fans will be able to watch Holden State of Origin Games at ANZ Stadium next year for as little as $35.Tickets will go on sale this week for the two Sydney games - Origin 1 and Origin 3 - which will be held at ANZ Stadium on June 1 and July 13, 2016.For the first time, a special two-game pass will go on sale for both Sydney games for $75 (Club Ticketed Members) and $85 (General Public).A limited number of $35 single-game tickets will be available for both Club Ticketed Members and the general pub..>> view originalGoodyear Celebrates 100 Years On Australian Roads
Goodyear is celebrating 100 years as an industry leader in tyre technology, innovation and safety on Australia’s roads.From the humble beginnings of a small office at 231 Clarence Street, Sydney in 1915, it wasn’t long before Goodyear established a presence nation-wide, with distribution arrangements through local motor suppliers in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane to meet customer demand.Within 10 years, Goodyear tyres were so enthusiastically accepted by the Australian public, that in J..>> view originalWhat the Windies wouldn't give for a bit of Roy Fredericks
Roy Fredericks playing against England in 1976.Photo: Hulton ArchiveForty years ago this weekend, Alan Turner was fielding at short leg for New South Wales in a tour game against the West Indies. Lenny Pascoe banged one in, Alvin Kallicharan took up the challenge, and the ball flew from the middle of his bat to the middle of Turner's forehead."I woke up at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital," Turner recalls, chuckling at the notion that a close fielder might have been wearing even a box, let alone a h..>> view original
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