Stories from Sydney · Australia

Barney Glover, Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia, issued a warning regarding potential job losses due to artificial intelligence. Current data suggests that 600,000 jobs could be affected. The warning was delivered during a broadcast on 2GB Sydney. Economic pressures including energy costs and shipping chain disruptions are threatening global employment. Europe faces approximately 1.3 million threatened jobs, while North America faces 460,000 threatened jobs. The latter represents the highest level recorded in North America in twelve years. The retail and service sectors are expected to be the most vulnerable to these impacts. These projections are set against the backdrop of 2025 economic conditions. The figures are expected to be concentrated in specific sectors. The scale of the potential unemployment is described as large.

Reviews by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the Australian Federal Police found no intelligence failure. The Royal Commission is scheduled to release its interim report tomorrow. The findings relate to previous scrutiny of a terrorist, according to the source. Internal reviews by ASEO and AFP found no intelligence failures or negligence regarding a recent gunman. ASEO reported the gunman radicalized following the outbreak of the Gaza war. This occurred despite the individual's previous interactions with known extremists and travels to areas of concern. ASEO maintains its 2019 assessment that the individual did not support violent extremism or pose a terror threat.

Former special adviser Dennis Richardson raised concerns regarding how authorities scrutinized the gunman before last year's terrorist attack. Richardson questioned if early intelligence assessments were thorough and if the gunman was reassessed in subsequent years.

Law enforcement sources are investigating allegations of sex offences involving Desi Freeman. The investigation includes allegations of sexual exposure. Detectives are reportedly in contact with one alleged victim.

A whistleblower has raised concerns regarding a no-forfeit agreement requirement in the women's Super League. The identity of the whistleblower is being kept confidential due to fears of repercussions.

Reverend Bill Cruz paid tribute to Reverend J Bassick, who has died at the age of 82. The tribute included mentions of his family, fans, and friends.

Veteran AFL administrator Brian Cook will serve as interim chief executive following the sacking of the previous CEO after seven months in the role. The club is expected to hold a media conference to discuss the leadership change.

Northern Beaches Hospital has officially returned to public hands. All 490 beds at the hospital will be transitioned into public control, funded by New South Wales taxpayers. The facility has operated under a joint private and public partnership with Healthscope since its opening in 2018. Healthscope entered receivership in May 2025 with more than $1 billion in debt. More than 1,800 medical professionals at the hospital are now New South Wales health employees following the return to public ownership. The facility in Frenchs Forest previously operated via a partnership with Healthscope. Access to private services at the hospital will remain available until mid-2027. The transition follows public calls to end the private partnership led by the parents of Joe Massa, a two-year-old who died after receiving treatment there.

The City of Sydney has voted in favor of allowing the Greens to investigate a potential ban on air-beam bees throughout the local government. The decision follows discussions regarding local environmental or regulatory policies.

Markets are expecting March consumer pricing data to show a 1.1% monthly increase or 4.6% annually. Monthly figures for March are scheduled for release later this morning. The data release will also include quarterly figures.