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LaPa Legends Float Debuts at Sydney Mardi Gras

The LaPa Legends float, representing Sydney's LGBTQ and Aboriginal communities, will debut at the 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators. This follows a history of homophobia and discrimination faced by both communities.

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Sydney's Coca-Cola Sign Gets Makeover for 50th Anniversary

Sydney's largest billboard, the 41-meter-wide Coca-Cola sign in Kings Cross, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a makeover, highlighting the enduring presence of iconic Australian advertising symbols alongside the stories of Arnott's, Skipping Girl Vinegar, the Nylex Clock, and others, showcasing ...

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Antisemitic Attacks in Sydney: Two Men Charged

In Sydney, Australia, on January 17, 2024, antisemitic attacks involved firebombing two cars and vandalizing multiple vehicles and the former home of Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin with antisemitic slogans and red paint; two men were arrested and charged with various offenses, with one facing accessory ...

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Couple Charged in Sydney Arson, Graffiti Attack

Scott Marshall and Tammie Farrugia were charged in relation to an arson attack and anti-Israel graffiti in Woollahra, Sydney, on December 11, 2023, as part of Strike Force Pearl investigating multiple hate crimes; 13 people are now charged with 68 offences.

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Barangaroo's Final Stage Approved After Two Decades of Delays

The NSW government approved the final stage of the Barangaroo foreshore development, a "$2 billion-plus" project including 150 luxury apartments, a hotel, shops, and offices, expected to start construction before the end of the year and complete in 2030, following years of delays and legal battles.

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Sydney Councils Push for Stricter Short-Term Rental Rules

Sydney councils are urging the NSW government to tighten regulations on short-term rentals, citing a report showing 68% of hosts have multiple listings and that short-term rentals are more profitable than long-term rentals. The government is considering options like a day cap reduction, a levy on ho...

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Sydney Coffee Shop Crowned World's Best

Sydney's Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters was named the world's best coffee shop by "World's 100 Best Coffee Shops," beating out Melbourne and other international competitors based on coffee quality, sustainability, customer service, and public and expert opinions; the win has boosted sales, and a free...

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Measles Outbreak Alert in Sydney Following Traveler's Exposure

A returning traveler infected with measles visited Sydney's CBD since February 14th, prompting NSW Health to urge residents to watch for symptoms and seek vaccination, given recent outbreaks in Southeast Asia.

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Sydney Antisemitic Attacks: Four Charged, Organized Crime Suspected

Four individuals in Sydney, Australia, have been charged with separate antisemitic attacks involving arson and vandalism, with police investigating a potential organized crime connection and the possibility of a puppet master exploiting vulnerable individuals.

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Explosive-Filled Caravan: Terrorism or Organized Crime?

On January 19, a caravan containing explosives and names of two Sydney Jewish sites was discovered; publicly revealed 10 days later, it sparked concerns over terrorism, though police investigate organized crime involvement with 40-year-old explosives.

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Sydney Trains Face Chaos After Union Wins Fair Work Case

Sydney's train network faces significant disruptions after the Fair Work Commission sided with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union against the NSW government, potentially leading to widespread cancellations and delays due to ongoing industrial action over a pay increase and sign-on bonus dispute.

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Sydney's Sewage System: Billions of Microplastics Pollute Coastal Waters

Sydney's Malabar wastewater treatment plant discharges 5.4 billion to 120 billion microplastics daily into the ocean due to its outdated primary treatment, while the more advanced Cronulla plant discharges far less; this pollution, along with human waste, threatens marine life and coastal areas.

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Life Below Water

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