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Several men who had been arrested on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack in the United Kingdom have been released on bail, according to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald. The development means the men remain under investigation but are no longer in custody. Details about the alleged plot, the number of suspects, or where the arrests took place were not provided.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that OpenAI breached Medicare, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The reported breach raises questions about how the US artificial intelligence company accessed government health data and what security safeguards failed. Details of the scale of the breach and Australia's response were not immediately available.
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John Longmire is leaving the Sydney Swans, ending a long and highly successful tenure as senior coach. The news has immediately sparked speculation about his next move, with SEN commentator saying Longmire would be Essendon's best coaching appointment in 25 years, framing him as the ideal candidate for a club that has struggled to find stability in the role.
- 4Controversial $1.2bn Sydney datacentre plan scrapped●Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to 'emerging' regulations https://www.theguardian.com/au
A plan for a $1.2 billion datacentre in Sydney has been abandoned, with emerging regulations cited as the reason. The project had drawn controversy, and the decision highlights growing uncertainty for large datacentre developments in Australia as governments move to introduce new rules governing the sector.
- 5Sydney school tells student to stop wearing keffiyeh●Wasim El-Haj was told by a Sydney public school to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it 'may cause discord.' The acting pr
Wasim El-Haj says a Sydney public school ordered him to stop wearing a keffiyeh, claiming it could 'cause discord'. The acting principal said the instruction came from above, possibly the NSW education minister, and the NSW Department of Education upheld the decision, arguing schools must remain neutral on global conflicts. Critics say the move singles out a cultural garment and raises questions about political interference in public schools.
- 6Beau Lamarre-Condon spent $2,000 on cleaning supplies after alleged murders▼Beau Lamarre-Condon spent $2,000 on cleaning items, cable ties and quick-set concrete after alleged murders
Beau Lamarre-Condon, the former Australian police officer accused of murdering broadcaster Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies, spent $2,000 on cleaning products, cable ties and quick-set concrete after the alleged killings in Sydney, according to reports in The Guardian. The purchases are being detailed in court proceedings, and the case continues to draw close public attention in Australia.
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Attention is on the TCS Sydney Marathon, with details circulating about the 2027 ballot, including dates, entry fees and how to apply. Runners in Australia and abroad are looking ahead to securing a place in the race, which has grown into a major international marathon event on the global running calendar.
- 8Texan Rabbi begged wounded officer for his gun during Bondi attack▼‘I know how to shoot’: Texan Rabbi begged wounded Bondi cop for his gun
A visiting Texan rabbi has recounted how, as a gunman opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach, he begged a wounded police officer to hand over his weapon, telling him 'I know how to shoot'. The rabbi said he wanted to return fire and protect worshippers during the attack, which killed multiple people and shocked Australia, prompting renewed debate over security at Jewish community events.
- 9Manhunt underway after shooting at Liverpool unit block in Sydney●A manhunt is underway in Sydney's south west tonight following a shooting inside a Liverpool unit block.
Police are searching for a suspect in Sydney's south west after a shooting inside a unit block in Liverpool. The incident prompted a manhunt on Sunday night, with 7News Sydney reporting from the scene. Details about victims, injuries or the identity of the person sought have not yet been confirmed, and residents in the area are being urged to contact authorities with any information.
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Attention is on the NRL Premiership, where the Dolphins face the Sydney Roosters in a preliminary final, with the winner advancing to the grand final. Fans are following match highlights and coverage as the season's title decider draws near, with the Dolphins' deep finals run a talking point for supporters.
- 11Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears▼Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he’d dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon told a friend that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland, a Sydney court has heard. The detail emerged as evidence in the case over the alleged killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, and has drawn wide attention to the alleged premeditation.
- 12Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears●Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he'd dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
A Sydney court has heard Beau Lamarre-Condon, the former police officer charged with the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, told a friend before the deaths that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland. The testimony, reported by the Guardian, is being heard as part of his murder trial, where the alleged plan is being put to jurors as evidence of premeditation.
- 13Palestinian careers adviser sues Sydney school over keffiyeh●Palestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at Sydney school sues for racial discriminat
A Palestinian careers adviser in Sydney has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, alleging she was told to stop wearing the keffiyeh at the school where she works. The case, reported by the Guardian, touches on debates over Palestinian identity, religious and cultural dress, and workplace rights in Australia, particularly amid heightened tensions around the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- 14Huge insect swarms descend on Sydney homes●Australia’s latest wildlife surprise: Enormous insect swarms gather on Sydney homes
Reports from Australia describe enormous swarms of insects gathering on homes across Sydney, with residents confronted by dense clusters of bugs on walls and exteriors. The phenomenon is being framed as the country's latest unusual wildlife event, prompting curiosity and concern among locals about what is driving the mass gatherings.
- 15Sharon Stone tells Sydney Sweeney to take responsibility for sports ad▼Sharon Stone tells Sydney Sweeney to 'take responsibility' for provocative sports ad
Sharon Stone has publicly urged Sydney Sweeney to 'take responsibility' for a provocative sports advertisement, according to Fox News. The comments from the veteran actress directed at her younger colleague have drawn attention amid ongoing debate about the ad and Sweeney's public image.
- 16Angus Bell: from cricket scholarship to Wallabies prop●Angus Bell’s journey from a cricket scholarship to the Wallabies’ engine room
The Sydney Morning Herald profiles Wallabies prop Angus Bell, tracing his unusual path into rugby. Bell, now a key part of Australia's forward pack, began his sporting career on a cricket scholarship before switching codes. The piece charts that transition and his rise to international rugby.
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Tank Stream Labs, the Sydney-based technology community and coworking operator, has opened a presence in Brisbane, extending its footprint beyond Sydney's central business district. The move gives Queensland startups access to the company's network of founders, investors and enterprise partners. It reflects the growing pull of Brisbane's startup ecosystem as tech communities spread across Australia's eastern capitals.