#WhatsTrending – December 4, 2015
It’s the final #whatstrending for the year. Together we farewell the legendary Kobe, watch in horror at California’s mass shooting, and let our imagination run wild as the Pope steps foot in Africa.
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News in brief – Australia’s electrical system set for change
The Australian electricity system will need a $1 trillion investment by 2050, regardless of whether consumers provide their own electricity or buy it from the grid, according to an industry report.
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New hospital creates traffic concerns
Local residents are concerned over increased traffic in the Frenchs Forest area during construction of the new Northern Beaches hospital.
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The Art of Brick – DC’s good vs evil
The Art of Brick: DC Comics exhibition has opened at the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo.
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Double demerits this Christmas for texting while driving
Mobile phone offences have been included in the double-demerit penalty period for the first time in NSW this Christmas.
News in brief – Pill testing might be on the cards
The implementation of drug testing in Australia is being discussed after the death of 25-year-old Sylvia Choi at a music festival.
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The best hotel burger in NSW has been announced
New South Wales’ best hotel burger was revealed last night and but Sydney foodies will need to drive two hours to taste it.
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Police and supporters walk for White Ribbon Day
The Newsroom attended the NSW Police Force’s White Ribbon Day walk in Lakemba this week.
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News in brief – South Australian bushfires easing
The threat of South Australia’s bushfire has eased overnight, being reduced from ‘watch and act’ to ‘advice’ level.
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Stars slam gender inequality, ageism at the 2015 ARIA Awards
The 2015 ARIA awards not only highlighted the efforts of our most celebrated Australian musicians last night, but helped express important social issues.
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