Stories from Sydney · Australia

The North Queensland Cowboys defeated Canterbury-Bankstown 28-12 at Stadium Australia. The victory continues North Queensland's strong form. Quentin Hull reported the result for ABC Sport. The match was tied at 12-all early in the second half before the Bulldogs conceded three late tries. Coach Cerraldo noted signs of improvement despite the loss, which leaves the team in 12th place on the ladder. The match saw the Cowboys continue their strong form, resulting in a third straight loss for the Bullocks. The scores were tied at 12-12 early in the second half before North Queensland secured the win. Bulldogs player Cyril Lowe stated the team's performance was positive for the first 60 minutes but noted the late tries were not good enough. The match took place as part of the rugby league competition.

Violent crowds clashed with police outside a hospital in a remote Australian outback town following the killing of a young girl. The incident has reportedly sparked calls for vigilante justice.

Senior officials were questioned this morning regarding insufficient resourcing to manage integrity within a specific scheme. The source stated that responses to integrity issues have been reactive rather than proactive. Enforcement of the scheme was described as lacking.

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.