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Residents protesting the lack of affordable housing in the Inner West have marched to a proposed housing development sit...
27/10/2025

Residents protesting the lack of affordable housing in the Inner West have marched to a proposed housing development site, currently home to low-income earners, young people and seniors, that has been earmarked for demolition to build luxury apartments.

Over 100 people gathered in Marrickville yesterday to protest Inner West Council’s recently passed Fairer Future Plan, calling for the protection of affordable housing in the area.

The protesters marched through Marrickville’s streets to 50-52 Warren Road, a 1930s Art Deco brick block of 17 low cost flats, where a development application to demolish the existing building and construct a nine-storey residential apartment block of 43 apartments, including eight affordable homes, is under consideration.

Read the full article by Caitlin Maloney on our website (link in bio).
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Image by Caitlin Maloney.

27/10/2025

Over 100 people gathered at Marrickville Town Hall yesterday to protest Inner West Council’s recently passed Fairer Future Plan.

Despite the rain, the protesters marched through Marrickville’s streets to 50-52 Warren Road, where a development application to demolish the existing building and construct a nine-storey building is under consideration.

Current residents of the building have said they’re concerned about the loss of affordable housing for young people, seniors and low-income earners, who risk being pushed out of the area.

Read more on this story on our website (link in bio).
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Video by Caitlin Maloney and Sarah Goff-Tunks.

Issue 20 of the CN Newsletter is out now! This week, we bring you the latest on the impact jailing mums has on their chi...
25/10/2025

Issue 20 of the CN Newsletter is out now!

This week, we bring you the latest on the impact jailing mums has on their children, how online dealers have made purchasing drugs as easy as ordering a pizza, the Sydney-based artists who are depicting the suffering of Palestinians on canvas and a documentary on Palestinian activist Assala Sayara, fighting for the freedom of her people.

Read the full edition of the on our Substack now. Link in bio.

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Curated by Caitlin Maloney, Sarah Goff-Tunks and Simran Shoker.

Assala Sayara is a Palestinian activist and social worker, fighting for the freedom and dignity of her people. Through h...
25/10/2025

Assala Sayara is a Palestinian activist and social worker, fighting for the freedom and dignity of her people. Through her unwavering activism and the power of her voice, Assala sheds light on the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

Today, over 13 million Palestinians live outside their homeland, including Assala, who stands as a prominent figure in weekly protests for Palestine. Her story is one of resilience and defiance, urging others to raise their voices as a powerful tool for justice and liberation.

Watch the full documentary by Nadia Elkaid, Lily Greene and Nicolas Sanchez Sepulveda on YouTube (link in bio)
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Image by Nadia Elkaid

Jail time for mums should be reconsidered in favour of community-based penalties due to the longterm impacts on the 40,0...
25/10/2025

Jail time for mums should be reconsidered in favour of community-based penalties due to the longterm impacts on the 40,000 children directly affected, advocates have claimed.

Women on remand in Australian prisons now represent over 50 per cent of females in jail and over 70 per cent of the annual total number of people coming in and out of prison, with 52 per cent of these women not getting a custodial sentence at their final court hearing.

Read the full article by Christian Nevin on our website (link in bio).
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Buying drugs has never been so streamlined. On a number open-access websites, digital “menus” offering everything from h...
25/10/2025

Buying drugs has never been so streamlined. On a number open-access websites, digital “menus” offering everything from hydroponic cannabis to psilocybin mushrooms are just an encrypted message away – complete with prices, emojis, daily discounts for bulk orders and free delivery.

For those who know where to look, buying ma*****na can be as simple as ordering a pizza, with convenient realtime maps of drug dealers in almost every suburb of Sydney to choose from. A quick exchange with a vendor and 30 minutes later a rider resembling any typical food delivery service shows up at an arranged point to complete the deal – in cash.

Read the full article by Zac Nikolovski on our website (link in bio).
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22/10/2025

Popular online gaming platform Roblox is being considered for inclusion in the federal government’s social media restriction scheme. However, they want an exemption from the ban.

The ban is set to come into effect on December 10th and will restrict access to select digital platforms for users under 16. With rising concerns over online safety, there have been increased calls for age restrictions.

Today, Central News is asking students if they think young gamers are being adequately protected and if they think age verification should be mandated.

Video by Chloe Kelly and Patrick Salole.

Amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Sydney-based artists are getting out their brushes and canvases to portray the suffer...
21/10/2025

Amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Sydney-based artists are getting out their brushes and canvases to portray the suffering of displaced Palestinians and recognise those killed by Israel.

These artists are using their talent to portray the pain being felt in Gaza and depict a range of Palestinians who were important in their communities.

Read the full article by Jessica O’Bryan on our website (link in bio)
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Photos by Jessica O’Bryan.

Issue 19 of the CN Newsletter is out now. This week, covers the impacts of UTS’ public health course cuts, the second na...
18/10/2025

Issue 19 of the CN Newsletter is out now. This week, covers the impacts of UTS’ public health course cuts, the second nationwide march for Palestine, Sydney being named Australia’s best tourist destination, a photography competition raising awareness about dangers to wildlife and a review of the play Ruins أطلال .

Also in this edition we wrap up our annual ‘Journos in the Pub’ event featuring Tara Brown and Colin Cosier, and present a documentary on one woman’s deep connection with horses.

Read the full edition of the on our Substack now. Link in bio.

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Curated by Caitlin Maloney, Jessica D’Souza and Simran Shoker.

Being detained by secret services, confrontations with American GIs and making career sacrifices were all on the agenda ...
17/10/2025

Being detained by secret services, confrontations with American GIs and making career sacrifices were all on the agenda when award-winning reporters Tara Brown and Colin Cosier spoke with UTS journalism students.

The pair, from 60 Minutes and SBS Dateline, covered a wide range of topics including how to connect with experienced journalists for advice on getting a start in the industry.

About 70 people attended Central News’ annual Journos in the Pub event last Wednesday night at the Abercrombie Hotel, compered by students Caitlin Maloney and Sam Lawrence.

Read more about the panel in the full article by Orlando Sagar (link in bio)
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A full video of the panel is available on our YouTube.

Photo by Orlando Sagar.

Imogen Reynolds finds belonging and connection with horses, helping her work through trauma stemming from the challengin...
17/10/2025

Imogen Reynolds finds belonging and connection with horses, helping her work through trauma stemming from the challenging family situations she experienced during childhood.

Ultimately, horses make her feel safe, stable and at home in a way that her family never did.

“Even though horses aren’t necessarily stable beings, it just made me stable… and was my safety,” said Reynolds.

Watch the full documentary by Jessica O’Bryan, Bronte Woodley and Indians O’Neill on our YouTube channel or on our website (link in bio).

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Main image by Indiana O’Neill

More than 100 photographs are on display at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney, hosting the 60th edition of the Wild...
16/10/2025

More than 100 photographs are on display at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney, hosting the 60th edition of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

The photographs on display feature categories including wetlands, oceans and photojournalism, not only showcasing wildlife, but raising awareness on the impact of human activities on animals.

Watch the full video by Yseult Roturier on our website (link in bio) or on our YouTube channel.

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Image by Yseult Roturier

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