Stories from Sydney · Australia

New South Wales police welcomed its largest class of academy graduates in 13 years. The group includes 349 probationary constables and six police dogs. Assistant Commissioner Brett Green-Treat stated the recruits come from diverse backgrounds.

First Nations communities across Australia are mourning the death of a baby from the Kumanjaya community. The death was described as deeply and distressing by broadcasters.

A pendulum swing ride became stuck approximately four metres above the ground. Sixteen children were on the ride at the time of the malfunction. The ride features separate seats with shoulder bars to secure passengers.

Transport for New South Wales announced that construction on the $3.1 billion M6 motorway between Arncliffe and President Avenue in Kogarah has been halted. The project, which connects Arncliffe to Kogarah, was suspended following the emergence of sinkholes in 2024.

New medical guidelines advise that short-acting reliever medication, commonly known as blue puffers, should not be used alone to treat asthma.

A crowd of approximately 200 people gathered outside a hospital following a police intervention. Residents, including Harley Myers, demanded that police hand over a suspect to face traditional Aboriginal justice.

Qantas has redeployed aircraft to provide an additional 2,000 seats on routes within Australia. Qantas and Jetstar have extended scheduled service cuts and flight changes into 2027 due to Middle East conflict impacts on jet fuel supply.

House prices in Sydney and Melbourne fell during the month of April, according to data from analytics firm Cotality. This decline follows a period where the annual growth rate across the board was approximately 9% over the last 12 months.

York won Game 6 with a score of 89 to 40 to claim the series 4-2. The match included an altercation between Daniels and Mitchell Robinson that sparked a melee between the two teams. Royal Challengers were bowled out for 155 runs.

The Baller League is a six-a-side football tournament featuring non-professional players in 30-minute matches. Teams are managed by former Premier League players including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.