Stories from Sydney · Australia

New South Wales officials stated they are monitoring the status of the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project. No specific timeline or current project status was provided in the report. The source did not provide specific details regarding the current status or any issues with the project.

An officer-involved shooting has occurred at a scene in Sydney.

Australian activist Ethan Floyd has returned to Australia after being detained by Israeli forces. Floyd was part of a group of over 100 activists on the Sumud flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla was intercepted off the coast of Greece last week.

Businesses and organizations across the country must register branded sender IDs for use at the top of SMS messages. Starting in July, the word unverified will be displayed on messages if a brand is not registered with their telecommunications provider.

Three people are confirmed dead following a yacht accident in New South Wales. Authorities confirmed three people died in the accident, noting there were many people in the vicinity at the time.

Polling indicates support for One Nation is between 23% and 26%. The Greens maintain approximately 12% support. Data suggests higher proportions of support for One Nation among younger voters. The coalition is experiencing internal discussions regarding differing views among its members. The party secured the second highest number of votes among all political parties, though Labor ultimately won the elections. This outcome is being viewed as the first federal test of One Nation's support. This outcome was witnessed on Saturday night.

A witness named Ben testified at the Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion regarding anti-Jewish violence. He stated that his parents and brother were bashed by a group of young people in Sydney in 2013 following a Shabbat service. The testimony occurred during the first day of public hearings. The inquiry is examining experiences of anti-Semitism in Australia. A survey of 11,073 Hong Kong citizens aged 18 and over, including 321 young people aged 18-40, revealed their attitudes towards professional issues. The proceedings aim to document these experiences. The hearings included accounts of incidents involving young people in Sydney dating back to a Shabbat service in 2013. The source did not specify the exact number of witnesses or the specific governing body hosting the hearings. The proceedings aimed to document the impact of such violence on the community.

The Zhu family, with roots in China and New Zealand, has expanded their banking business in Australia. Zhu Xianhua, grandson of Zhu Meilin, manages the family's banking operations from Hong Kong.

Experts have rejected proposals to reduce cigarette taxes in Australia. Approximately half of all tobacco products sold in the country are currently illicit.

A synagogue leader testified to the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion that congregants have felt unsafe attending services. The leader cited regular abuse as the reason for these safety concerns.