AAP is reporting that a strip in the centre of Sydney’s CBD will be closed off to display empty prams and the images of children held hostage by Hamas to show solidarity with Israel as communities across the nation remain divided over the conflict.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2023/oct/29/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-queensland-bushfires

Across the ocean in Seoul, the Kospi relinquished 0.8%, standing at 2,597.36, while Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 witnessed a 0.5% decline, closing at 7,318.20.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/business/stock-market-today-asian-stock/

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake has been recorded in Sydney’s south west.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/technology/magnitude-31-earthquake-recorded-in-appin-nsw-c-11016743

And Sydney’s Blowfly Cricket Club have provided this opportunity for a group of Coffs Coast children, with the club traveling to host an all-abilities coaching clinic at Bray Street Oval.

Source: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/coffs-kids-enjoy-all-abilities-coaching-clinic

An estimated 150,000 people rushed through Sydney’s iconic fish markets over the weekend to secure fresh produce ahead of December 25.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/thousands-flock-to-stores-for-christmas-shopping-despite-new-data-showing-cost-of-living-crunch-c-13008847

A Queensland fugitive will face court after he allegedly kidnapped a man while threatening him at gunpoint before crashing his car in Sydney’s inner-west.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/queensland-fugitive-nabbed-in-nsw-after-alleged-crime-spree-in-two-states-c-10711517

Earlier, Mr Albanese visited his late mother’s grave at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney’s west before gifting his long-time partner Jodie Hayden with some jewellery.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/anthony-albanese-vows-to-double-down-on-indigenous-reconciliation-in-2024-c-13016437

First held in 1991 at DCM nightclub, DIVA Awards were created as a way to showcase and celebrate Sydney’s amazing drag queens, and their work, as well as celebrate the amazing people that make up the drag entertainment industry.

Source: https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/tomi-the-drag-queen-to-live-stream-the-diva-awards-for-star-observer/225731

HiWay Enmore, a venue in Sydney’s inner west that has played host to countless gigs over the years, has shut its doors for good, with both its website and Facebook page confirming the venue is permanently closed.

Source: https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/sydney-venue-hiway-enmore-has-permanently-closed/

In the wake of the break-up, Mason has hunkered down at their South Maroubra home with the couple's chocolate Labrador Charlie, while Liubinskas has sought refuge at his parents home in Sydney’s inner west.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nrl/article-12580701/Danika-Mason-brave-TV-return-engagement-heartbreak-NRL-grand-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

It’s a problem that’s all too common for tenants in Sydney’s boiling hot rental market, where landlords are facing astronomical pressure due to spiking mortgage repayments.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/sydney-renter-describes-all-too-common-nightmare-in-current-market-c-9524053

Last month, the university’s think tank, the Centre for Western Sydney, released an declaring that gambling is Western Sydney’s silent epidemic.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/pokie-billionaire-len-ainsworth-has-given-millions-to-sydney-institutions-now-questions-are-being-asked-20230316-p5csok.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Meanwhile, thousands more marched past Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral, demanding Israel end military action in Gaza and calling for Australia to “cut ties” with the country.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/gaza-rallies-continue-in-melbourne-and-sydney-ahead-of-christmas-c-13002734

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said: “Western Sydney’s always been a great place to live, and this new beach will make it even better this summer.

Source: https://westernweekender.com.au/2023/12/penrith-beach-locks-in-official-opening-date/

More upsetting to Roose however – who comes off as somewhat of a prig – was Sydney’s expressions of love for the reporter.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/03/03/ai-chatbots-are-even-scarier-than-you-think/

North Sydney’s put beef fat-dripped flambadou oysters on the carte when it opened in September, and a signature snack was born.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/move-over-hats-here-are-the-caps-the-sassy-new-awards-throwing-light-and-shade-at-the-year-in-food-20231123-p5emc1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

On the same day, a 21-year-old motorcyclist also died after his vehicle collided with a metal speed advisory sign near a median strip on the City West Link in Sydney’s Inner West.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/nine-deaths-recorded-in-11-days-after-nsw-police-reveal-states-fatal-holiday-period-c-9339977

Orton will perform at Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday, 22nd November; Sydney’s City Recital Hall on Friday, 24th November; and The Tivoli, Brisbane, on Sunday, 26th November.

Source: https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/beth-orton-announces-2023-australian-tour/

Over the next decade he built himself a criminal record in the Eastern States, while also spending some months in Sydney’s Gladesville Asylum.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-other-ned-kelly-he-murdered-a-cop-in-perth-pub-and-helped-change-gun-laws-20230616-p5dh6e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

PETA activists gathered on the Town Hall steps in Sydney’s CBD.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/peta-activists-stage-vegan-demonstration-in-their-underwear-ahead-of-valentines-day-c-9733161