News in brief – Legionnaires’ source remains a mystery
Despite inspecting all cooling towers in Sydney’s Town Hall precinct, State health authorities still cannot trace the source of a fatal legionnaires’ disease outbreak.
DetailsThe ‘whole body experience’ of reporting overseas
Taking responsibility and making decisions under pressure are two key attributes of a successful foreign correspondent, Hugh Riminton (left) has told Macleay College journalism students in a guest lecture this morning.
DetailsPope and Chinese President arrive in US
Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping have arrived for their respective visits to the United States.
DetailsNSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies – Tahs get back to form
The Waratahs welcomed the league leading Brumbies to Sydney this afternoon in front of a crowd of 27,469 in an exciting match up between the top two teams in the Australian conference. The Tahs played a clinical game all around the park and came out with a much needed victory over the best team in…
DetailsEntertainment wrap – Star Wars goes Disney
Rogue One feels the Force The first stand-alone Star Wars film will be titled Rogue One, Disney announced today. Little is known about the plot or cast but there is speculation it could feature the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett. The title apparently refers to the so-called “rogue squadron” which, in the Star Wars universe, is the flight…
DetailsVictorian National Parks declare fire hazards
One of Melbourne’s most popular national park walks, known as 1000 Steps, has been classified a high-danger fire zone with a total fire ban.
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7 ways to enjoy New York without leaving Sydney
Does hitting the town in Sydney ever give you déjà vu?
DetailsOffshore detention: the only solution?
Seeking asylum is considered by many to be a fundamental right, as was enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
DetailsWorld in brief – ‘staggering’ IS toll
UN report shows extent of IS violence More than 26,000 civilians have been killed or injured by ISIS extremists in the Iraqi conflict, a report commissioned by the UN has revealed. The report outlines a catalogue of executions, abductions, rapes and other violence, including the action against women and children. Releasing the report, the UN High…
DetailsVIDEO: Is DRY JULY a temporary fix to Australia’s drinking culture?
With Dry July coming to an end, we asked Sydneysiders if they think the initiative is a short term fix.
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