Stories from Sydney · Australia

A permanent police presence has been established outside Jewish schools and synagogues to address security concerns. Community members expressed concern that police resources are limited and that visibility may decrease once news cycles move on.

Amateur player Jordan Smith defeated Janik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova during his first year at the tournament. Tournament director Lawrence Robertson stated the event outperformed all set metrics for community and domestic audience reach.

Tournament director Lawrence Robertson stated the One Point Slam event has outperformed all established community and domestic audience reach metrics. The event features a single point winner receiving one million Australian dollars.

Retired judge Virginia Bell has called for upgraded security measures for public Hanukkah celebrations in Australia. Bell stated that police should focus on public-facing Jewish holiday festivities to fill existing security gaps.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed claims in Federal Court against Woolworths. The retailer is accused of misleading consumers by advertising prices that were not actually lower than original prices. A federal court judge is expected to rule on a lawsuit filed by Consumer Watch Dogs against supermarket giant Woolworths. The lawsuit alleges the company misled shoppers with fake discounts on hundreds of items between September 2021 and May 2023. The judge is due in court later today to consider the case.

The New South Wales Police Commissioner stated it is appropriate for a Royal Commission to examine the forces planning for the Chanukah by the Sea event.

Police are searching for a man alleged to have abducted and killed a young girl. Assistant Commissioner Peter Mayley is leading the criminal investigation. Media reports indicate the suspect had been out of prison for only six days at the time of the disappearance.

Jake Gordon will become the most capped Waratahs scrum half of all time during a Super Rugby Pacific match against the Western Force. The game is scheduled for tomorrow night at Allianz Stadium. Gordon joined the Wide World of Sports program to discuss the upcoming clash.

Rugby player Tui Kamakama underwent emergency surgery and two operations last month following a stroke. Kamakama stated he hopes to return to play in six weeks if his recovery continues well. Doctors have reportedly given him a positive outlook regarding his return to the field.

Coach Craig has been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder following a series of medical tests conducted in consultation with specialists. Chairman Matt Tripp stated that the diagnosis will not impact the coach's ability to lead the team in the immediate future.