Sydney siege inquest: Catherine Burn forgot about commissioner's ...
Sydney siege inquest: Catherine Burn forgot about commissioner's text sent during stand-off Updated August 16, 2016 16:38:16 Evidence regarding communication between the NSW Police Commissioner and his deputy during the Sydney siege suggests he was aware of technical problems with intelligence-gathering equipment, an inquest has heard.Deputy Commissioner Catherine Burn has told the Sydney siege inquest she did not recall until this morning receiving a text message durin..>> view originalSam Neill Thinks Sydney's Lockout Laws Are Jurassic
NewsWritten by Emmy Mack on August 16, 2016Beloved Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill reckons Sydney’s lockout laws are more prehistoric than the dinosaurs whose cinematic attacks he keeps miraculously surviving. The Kiwi ledgehammer has been in town to help announce Tropfest’s new home, and used some of his time here to tear into Sydney like a proverbial T-Rex into the cowering portaloo-lawyer of life.As Fairfax Media reports, the screen veteran used his time at the podium to — much like an angry Di..>> view originalDeep Spring's Crowd Coloured Mural Is Live In Sydney Today
Coca-Cola Amatil brand Deep Spring today launches a live crowd coloured mural in central Sydney in partnership with UM to help reconnect people to the brand’s mineral water roots and the enjoyment of simple pleasures. Capitalising on the adult colouring-book craze that is currently sweeping Australia, about 400 people are expected to contribute to the live artwork being created to support Deep Spring’s ‘All That’s Needed’ positioning. Gaelle Boutellier CCA GM marketing and category said, “In a ..>> view originalSydney demolisher smashes apart archway in 1939
In 1938, Sydney demolition man Joe Dobson had a terrible accident. While breaking apart the MLC Building (in Martin Place, on the site now occupied by the Henry Davis York Building), he fell eight metres into a lift well — breaking both arms and his pelvis. The accident didn't appear to deter Dobson from his job, which he'd worked at for more than 15 years. He apparently recovered quickly and returned to work: he's pictured here demolishing Hoffnung's building in Pitt Street in 1939. His acciden..>> view originalStudents from 70 Australian schools targeted by sick pornography ring
A perverse pornography ring has published thousands of images of girls, many of them underage, without their permission. Picture: iStockMORE than 70 Australian schools are targets for a perverse pornography ring of teen boys and young men secretly swapping and exchanging graphic sexual images of female students and other nonconsenting women.News.com.au can reveal more than 2000 images have been posted or traded by Australian members since the group began operating in December last year.Young men..>> view originalOperation Roam 2016: Hunting Australia's most wanted fugitives
Operation Roam Fugitive Hunt 20162:10Crime Stoppers Operation ROAM � Fugitive Hunt aims to apprehend these key persons of interest across the nation Police allege Graham Potter was involved in conspiring to murder and drug trafficking. He is one of 19 men in this year’s Crime Stoppers Fugitive Hunt.THE hunt for Australia’s most wanted fugitives is less than three days old, but already two have been caught by police.On Wednesday morning one of the fugitives, Daryl Wellington, had been arrested i..>> view originalAlleged day care fraudster approved to work with children despite ...
Alleged day care fraudster approved to work with children despite sword attack, terror investigation Updated August 16, 2016 17:31:27 A man charged with fraud as part of an investigation into the suspected funnelling of millions of dollars in Australian taxpayer money to Islamic State (IS) was authorised to care for children in his home, despite being convicted of threatening to kill someone with a sword at a Sydney shopping centre.Hussain Dandachi, 26, was charged last..>> view originalCalls for inquiry after former Gundagai Hospital site value jumps 500 ...
Calls for inquiry after former Gundagai Hospital site value jumps 500 per cent Posted August 16, 2016 09:32:10 An old hospital site in southern New South Wales has sold for the second time in a year รข€” for a 500 percent profit.The NSW health department sold the old Gundagai hospital in early 2015, after building an new hospital next door.Contracts have now settled for the old hospital's next sale, to a Sydney doctor, for $650,000.NSW Upper House MP Mick Veitch, who w..>> view originalScience Week: Young Creators Conference showcases next wave ...
Science Week: Young Creators Conference showcases next wave of coders and engineers Posted August 16, 2016 10:48:20 When Shalise Leesfield found out her friend Ella was unable to play the computer game Minecraft due to having cerebral palsy, she set out to make a version of her own.Knowing Ella was unable to grip a computer mouse, Shalise invented copper-wired wooden hammers which, when connected to metal blocks, allowed her friend to build a virtual game world.The ye..>> view originalSydney Ditches Lockouts For Venues Showing Sports, But Not Live ...
16 Aug 2016 / Dan Stiglec Sydney Ditches Lockouts For Venues Showing Sports, But Not Live Music Last Friday, the New South Wales Government announced an exemption for licensed venues which will allow them to stay open past their lockout time if they broadcast major sporting events. However, the lockouts are still in place if you venue is hosting live music. As Sky News reports, the NSW Government has made a lockout exemption for various Olympic events, as well as the NRL Grand Final, which is..>> view original
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