Stories from Sydney · Australia

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns vowed his government and the state police force will fully implement recommendations from a Royal Commission regarding gun safety. The recommendations include increasing security procedures for high-risk Jewish festivals and events. Commissioner Bell is required to submit a final report and recommendations by December 14. This follows an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach one year ago. The Royal Commission's first hearing block begins next week. The broadcast will include an interview with the head of police recruitment. The species has been bred in captivity for the first time. Experts noted a teething period is required to determine the specific triggers needed for successful breeding. The study involves raising frogs to the frog stage to measure fitness levels and reproductive capacity.

Police are searching for two thieves and a getaway driver following a robbery at a high-end store in Sydney's eastern suburbs. A stolen Volkswagen was driven through the front of the business in Double Bay during the heist.

AHB is facing competition from companies that manufacture and sell mattresses in compact boxes. These products are sold online and delivered to homes the next day.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Siviraman reported conducting 27 consultations and speaking to hundreds of people. Siviraman stated that the volume indicates people still have faith in the Human Rights Commission.

Woolworths share prices fell by approximately 8 percent following a third quarter trading update. The slump occurred amid broader market movements including a 14.5 percent surge in Brent Crude prices over a 24-hour period. Energy stocks saw gains during the same period.

The World Meteorological Organization released its 2025 annual global climate report stating that 2025 was one of the three hottest years on record. This follows a trend of global temperatures reaching new highs over the last 11 years since 2015.

Police are conducting an operation in Bellevue Hill, involving the Rapid Response Squad. An arrest is currently underway, according to reports. Road closures have been implemented on Balfour Road and Plummer Road near New Southhead Road. Authorities advise avoiding the area.

An accident involving two cars and a motorbike occurred on Camden Valley Way at the corner of Smeaton Grainge Road in Sydney. The collision has caused traffic blockages at the intersection. The incident reportedly took place this afternoon.

The Coalition plans to focus on housing policy to address difficulties faced by young people. Median house prices in Sydney have exceeded one million dollars, which is impacting affordability.

A Sydney tribunal ordered New South Wales upper house MP Mark Latham to pay fellow MP Alex Grenich $100,000 in compensation.