Sunday, February 21, 2016

#KeepSydneyOpen: Thousands of protesters call for Sydney's ... and other top stories.

  • #KeepSydneyOpen: Thousands of protesters call for Sydney's ...

    #KeepSydneyOpen: Thousands of protesters call for Sydney's ...
    #KeepSydneyOpen: Thousands of protesters call for Sydney's lockout laws to be revoked Updated February 21, 2016 19:17:21 About 8,000 people have gathered in Sydney's CBD to protest against the New South Wales Government's lockout laws in the inner city.The Keep Sydney Open rally started at Sydney's Central Station at 12:30pm before making its way to the CBD. The NSW Government introduced the laws in 2014 in response to antisocial behaviour in the CBD.They impact venues ..
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  • Alleged online child pornography ring uncovered in Sydney, five ...

    Alleged online child pornography ring uncovered in Sydney, five ...
    Alleged online child pornography ring uncovered in Sydney, five people charged Updated February 22, 2016 13:04:24 An online child exploitation ring in which members allegedly tried to procure a baby girl and young child for sex has been shut down in Sydney's north-west, NSW police say.Detective Superintendent Linda Howlett, Commander of State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad, said four men and one woman, aged between 45 and 61, have been charged with a range of pornogra..
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  • Sydney water quality could be jeopardised by WaterNSW job cuts ...

    Sydney water quality could be jeopardised by WaterNSW job cuts ...
    Sydney water quality could be jeopardised by WaterNSW job cuts, Labor says Posted February 22, 2016 13:16:20 Concerns have been raised about the future quality of Sydney's drinking water due to the loss of senior scientists who oversee standards.WaterNSW has confirmed six jobs have been axed from the organisation, with four of the staff based at Penrith in Sydney's west taking voluntary redundancy.The organisation said the changes would not affect its ability to monit..
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  • Death of three women after Sydney police chase prompts calls for ...

    Death of three women after Sydney police chase prompts calls for ...
    Death of three women after Sydney police chase prompts calls for NSW pursuit review Posted February 22, 2016 11:16:48 A renewed push for the New South Wales Police pursuit policy to be reviewed has been put forward by legal advocates in the wake of a fatal police chase in Sydney's west.The call comes after the death of three women in their 20s at Marayong in Sydney's West on Saturday when the car they were in crashed, seconds into a pursuit.Senior solicitor at the Red..
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  • Thousands turn up for Sydney anti-lockouts protest

    The streets of Sydney were lined with protestors yesterday as the #KeepSydneyOpen campaign against the New South Wales Government’s controversial ‘lockout laws’ reached new heights. According to the ABC, yesterday’s event drew approximately 8,000 people opposing the measures while other estimates place the number closer to 15,00 . The rally was spearheaded by Keep Sydney Open, a lobby group composed primarily of music organisations and venues that has gathered 47,600 signatures with a petition ..
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  • Ocean liner Queen Elizabeth makes historic visit to Newcastle

    Ocean liner Queen Elizabeth makes historic visit to Newcastle
    Ocean liner Queen Elizabeth makes historic visit to Newcastle Posted February 22, 2016 12:07:03 With the first golden rays of sun peeping over the horizon, the imposing shape of a large ocean liner cruising up the Newcastle coast was the sight hundreds of people were treated to on Monday morning.The cruise liner Queen Elizabeth steamed into Newcastle Harbour just after 7am, making her maiden visit to the New South Wales city. The luxury ship is part-way through a four..
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  • Australia's new cyclist legislation the world's toughest

    Australia's new cyclist legislation the world's toughest
    (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s newest piece of criminal legislation is among the toughest in the world. The target: cyclists. In a week, riders in Sydney and the rest of New South Wales state will be subject to a package of new laws aimed at cutting deaths and the more than 1,000 serious injuries a year among cyclists. The penalty for cycling without a helmet more than quadruples to A$319 ($229), stiffer than many speeding fines for drivers, and riders jumping a red light will get a A$425 fine. Adu..
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  • Live performance revenue has dropped by 40% in Sydney CBD ...

    Live performance revenue has dropped by 40% in Sydney CBD ...
    Live performance revenue at venues in Sydney’s CBD has declined by 40% since the introduction of the city’s controversial lockout laws, according to data from the music industry. Figures released by Australian Performance Rights Australia (APRA) and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) through the Live Music Office, show a 40% overall decline in value of door charge receipts and a 15% decrease in venue expenditure on live artist performances across all premises during a two-..
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  • Senior union officials accused of verbally abusing Sydney ...

    Senior union officials accused of verbally abusing Sydney ...
    Senior union officials accused of verbally abusing Sydney concreting firm employees By Sarah Hawke Posted February 21, 2016 13:42:18 Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) national secretary Michael O'Connor is among 13 union officials in New South Wales accused of unlawful blockades and work disruptions in a campaign targeting a Sydney concrete pumping firm.Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) alleges the officials blockaded projects where ..
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  • Teenager Nair could bolt into Blues line-up

    Teenager Nair could bolt into Blues line-up
    Arjun Nair’s stock is quickly rising with the off-spinner reportedly picked for New South Wales' Sheffield Shield squad to take on South Australia this week. The Hawkesbury youngster has gone from Under 19 state selection to the brink of first-class cricket inside three months, only needing a single Second XI match to show selectors he was ready for the call-up, with Fairfax stating the youngster had been picked in the Shield squad for the Shield clash that begins in Coffs Harbour on Thursday. ..
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