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28/12/2025

Comanche has crossed the finish line first, taking out line honours in the 80th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, after a speedy race down the River Derwent.

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Comanche has crossed the finish line first, taking out line honours in the 80th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, after a speedy race down the River Derwent. Follow live.

28/12/2025

Sydney teenager Ilia Kyrychenko is among the young Australians finding new ways to connect with loved ones living overseas in the wake of the country's social media ban.

The new rules restrict access to a range of social media platforms for children under the age of 16 in a bid to limit exposure to harmful content or behaviours.

Some have welcomed the ban, while others are concerned it will isolate Australia's multicultural communities from their friends and family overseas.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/teens-stay-connected-to-overseas-family-post-social-media-ban/106177038?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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28/12/2025

The NSW premier has not ruled out deploying troops to keep Sydney's Jewish community safe after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

He warned Sydneysiders that more police will be patrolling the streets, with some carrying long-arm weapons in the weeks ahead.

The premier also put hate preachers on notice, saying their prayer halls would be shut down.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/army-protecting-sydney-jewish-community-not-ruled-out-premier/106182770?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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28/12/2025

A 36-year-old man is charged with displaying tattoos allegedly depicting designated "N**i hate symbols".

The man was reported to police on Christmas Eve, prompting an investigation by local detectives and police from Operation Shelter, which is overseeing the Bondi terror attack response.

The man is on strict conditional bail and due in court on January 22.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/man-charged-for-allegedly-displaying-antisemitic-tattoos/106182526?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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28/12/2025

Brett Lee has been honoured for his fast bowling career with an induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

The NSW South Coast cricketer was famous for his express pace; his fastest career delivery was 161.1kmh.

He took more than 700 international wickets, including 310 Test wickets in 76 matches.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/aussie-speedster-brett-lee-given-hall-of-fame-nod/106182682?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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28/12/2025

New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney will this year pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi terror attack, with events across the city to feature a heavy police presence.

More than one million people are expected to attend Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve, with 12 minutes of fireworks scheduled for midnight.

Skies across Parramatta, Coogee, Manly and Liverpool will also be alight with fireworks, while other events have been scrapped in response to the December 14 shooting at Bondi Beach.

Here is everything you need to know to plan your end of year celebrations.

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ABC New Year’s Eve - Stream from Wednesday 31 December 8.45pm AEDT on ABC iview and ABC TV.

27/12/2025

Two people, a man and a woman, have died from stab wounds, with police called to a home in Sydney's north-west on Sunday morning.

A neighbour reported hearing a disturbance in Quakers Hill at 4:30am, including a woman screaming.

Police arrested a 47-year-old man and are questioning him at Blacktown Police Station.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/quakers-hill-stabbing-women-killed-man-critically-injured-arrest/106182386?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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27/12/2025

A document by Jewish security organisation, Community Security Group NSW, warned that this year's Hanukkah event carried a high risk.

The leaked document dated November 26, raised the alarm about Islamic extremism and the risk of lone-actor attacks.

A spokesperson for the minister of police said they were not aware of the document or any warning given to police.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-27/security-risks-bondi-hanukkah-raised-weeks-before-terror-attack/106181812?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

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27/12/2025

More than a quarter of the Sydney to Hobart fleet has retired as the race enters its third day.

Crews are battling challenging conditions, sea sickness and damage to equipment.

Master Lock Comanche, LawConnect and SHK Scallywag are leading the race for line honours, with the leaders expected to arrive in Hobart late on Sunday night.

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25/12/2025

The community of Bondi continues to grieve, with residents and tourists gathering for a different type of Christmas.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas Sydney! ❤️

On 702 ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons, Aussie music icon Paul Kelly spoke on why he decided to make a sequel to his iconic Christmas song.

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24/12/2025

Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

Australia has comprehensively beaten England to retain the Ashes, as they look ahead to the final two tests to make it a 5-0 clean sweep.

The Sydney to Hobart celebrates its 80th anniversary this year and with The Australian Tennis Open not far off, will Nick Kyrgios be handed a wildcard?

Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.