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Mardi Gras battles tragedy, costs to launch new program

The 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival has been launched with a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion.

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Tar ball theory debunked as Sydney’s mystery beach globules found to be ‘fatbergs’ containing human faeces

Balls that washed ashore and closed string of famous beaches contained scores of different materials ‘consistent with contamination from sewage’

The Guardian - AU

Fatberg-type waste likely source of mystery beach balls

Hundreds of different materials have been found inside mysterious balls washed up on Sydney beaches as authorities struggle to single out their source.

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‘We want to bring this to Australia’: contrasting emotions at Sydney watch parties for Trump and Harris

As the new president’s supporters celebrated ‘a great day’, expat Democrats felt ‘ashamed to be American’

The Guardian - AU

Black balls on Sydney beaches are likely ‘fatbergs’ showing traces of human faeces, methamphetamine and PFAS: new analysis

The mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney’s beaches in mid-October were likely lumps of “fatberg” containing traces of human faeces, methamphetamine and PFAS, according to a new detailed analysis of their composition.

The Conversation

Ice found in dealer's BMW had street value of up to $2M

Rodney Grills claims he got little financial reward from his drug supply operation.

Newcastle Herald

'Don't see this at Aldi': Coins may be the key to shopping trolley returns

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Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.

AAP

Drilling for Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail begins but Labor accused of uncosted ‘fantasy project’

Two drill rigs, installed on barges, have started work on the Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn and at Brisbane Water near Gosford

The Guardian - AU

Bulls now Sydney's biggest crosstown threat: Redmayne

Andrew Redmayne has lavished praise on Sydney FC's crosstown rivals Macarthur by claiming they have surpassed the Wanderers as their closest threat.

AAP

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon granted legal aid as lawyer withdraws from alleged double murder case

Magistrate calls legal representation change ‘regrettable’ as the 29-year-old faces two counts related to deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies

The Guardian - AU

Featured Jobs: Design Assistant At The Upside, Partnerships Manager At Mercury & More

This week's featured jobs on Pedestrian JOBS include a junior design role, a media sales & partnerships manager, and a junior PR role.

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Drilling begins on east coast high-speed rail route

Preliminary drilling has begun to determine where the long-anticipated 250km/h high-speed rail will run on the first stage set to connect Newcastle to Sydney.

AAP

Marathon journey from also-ran to global racing status

The elevation of the Sydney Marathon to an illustrious run club is expected to be a boon for elite athletes, joggers and Australian tourism providers.

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Amy Scott, hero cop of Bondi horror, in line for Australian of the Year

Brave police inspector one of 18 NSW nominees for annual awards

AAP

Coach keeps faith despite another loss for JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have suffered a fifth loss from six games, falling to the Sydney Kings in their NBL clash at Qudos Bank Arena.

The Guardian - AU

Awkward silences and backseat romances: what a week of riding Uber Pool reveals about Sydney

Elias Visontay rides aimlessly to see how friendly or antisocial Sydneysiders really are. Along the way he discovers why many drivers can’t stand Uber Pool

AAP

ALW Mariners stun Sydney as Canberra, Victory also win

Jade Pennock has starred in her A-League Women debut to help Central Coast beat Sydney FC, while Melbourne Victory and Canberra also had opening wins.

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Test tune-up: Khawaja scores 58 after Hazlewood duel

Test opener Usman Khawaja has fallen for 58 on a sodden second day of the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland in Sydney.

The Guardian - AU

A local’s guide to Parramatta: ‘You get so rewarded when you explore Sydney’s western suburbs’

Parramatta has long been sold as the ‘new centre of Sydney’, says writer and DJ Andrew Levins – and finally it’s started to feel that way

AAP

Kucharski late strike lifts Sydney to win over Roar

Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 at Suncorp Stadium as a late strike by Jaiden Kucharski gave the Sky Blues their second win of the ALM season.

AAP

New and old shine as Stars, Thunder claims WBBL wins

The Sydney Thunder have claimed the biggest win in their WBBL history, as new recruit Georgia Voll led them to a 64-run thrashing of Adelaide.

AAP

Price rise on cards to fund urban water infrastructure

The NSW opposition blames federal immigration policy for the prospect of water prices rising by hundreds of dollars each year in Sydney and surrounds.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: court rules Hanson racially vilified Faruqi; Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Kamala Harris; and a really, really, really big fine

Justice Angus Stewart found Pauline Hanson’s comment that Mehreen Faruqi should ‘piss off back to Pakistan’ was a ‘strong form of racism’

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Woman who left ill mother for weekend away dodges jail

A Sydney woman, the live-in carer for her chronically ill mother, has avoided a jail term for failing to provide her the necessities of life.

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