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Sydney Morning Herald takes down article after author admits using AI

Sydney Morning Herald takes down opinion piece about AI after author used AI to write it Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:04pm In short: An opinion piece written by a university academic defending the use of AI has been taken down by the Sydney Morning Herald after the author admitted using AI to write it. Editor Jordan Baker said the Herald was not told about the use of AI and that is was "unacceptable". Nine, publisher of the Herald, did not provide a statement to the ABC.

Sydney community radio to avoid axe under reduced capacity model

Sydney's 2SER community radio to avoid closure under reduced model Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:09pm In short: Sydney community radio station 2SER will continue to broadcast beyond July under a reduced funding and staffing model. The University of Technology Sydney will become the sole funder of the station. Former ABC presenter and current 2SER volunteer Robbie Buck says the station needs to secure its future with other financial partners.

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Frenchman eating McDonald's crashes into historic Sydney fountain, police say

Frenchman eating McDonald's crashes into historic Sydney fountain, police say SYDNEY: A Frenchman was found still enjoying his McDonald's meal when police detained him on Wednesday (Jun 3) for allegedly crashing a car into a fountain in Sydney, the force said. "Strangely, he was still eating Macca's there", Police Inspector Anderson Lessing charged - perhaps a greater crime in the eyes of some of his gastronomy-loving countrymen.

Driver found 'eating Maccas' in car that crashed into Sydney fountain

Police remove car after it crashes into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 9:40am NSW Police says a French national was "eating Macca's" inside a hire car that crashed into Hyde Park's Archibald Fountain early this morning. About 4am, officers responded to reports that a vehicle had driven into a fountain in Sydney's CBD and found it appeared to have reversed into it.

NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation

NSW Police flags move to mandatory use of body-worn cameras after Four Corners investigation Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm In short: Officers using a police power will be obliged to immediately start recording using body-worn cameras, under operating changes flagged by NSW Police. It comes after a Four Corners investigation revealed a number of disturbing cases of police brutality since 2020. The change will bring NSW into line with all other Australian states except for WA, which maintains a...

'What a legacy': Pioneering researcher Richard Scolyer dies aged 59

Professor Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 leaving behind legacy of revolutionary brain cancer research Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 12:06am Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59 after fighting the "worst of the worst brain cancers". His legacy: fast-tracking revolutionary cancer treatment by volunteering to be "patient zero" in a radical approach to treating his tumour. Scolyer fought the aggressive brain cancer for almost three years, defying the terrible survival odds.

Mourners farewell gangster a day after gunman targets wrong funeral venue

Dozens of mourners have turned out to farewell Sydney crime boss Lorenzo Lemalu at a funeral held at Lakemba Mosque, in Sydney's western suburbs. The procession was held just 24 hours after police responded to reports of a gunman firing shots into another venue that was advertised as the location of Lemalu’s funeral. Lemalu's death has heightened gangland tensions in Sydney, with police sources saying they are braced for reprisal attacks.

Cancer patient's stem cell transplant struggle highlights need for more donors

Young cancer patient's stem cell transplant struggle highlights shortage of local donors Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:30am In December last year, Sarah Taylor started feeling fatigued. She suffered nosebleeds and experienced prolonged periods. As the months went on, her symptoms worsened, forcing her to quit her job and leaving her unable to get out of bed.

Fears Sydney milestone may 'never see the light of day again'

Fears 70yo Sydney milestone may 'never see the light of day again' Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:33am If you passed this slab of concrete in Sydney's south-west, you likely would not look twice, but its rich history has made it a hot target for thieves. The L4 Mile Peg, with C13 marked on its back, had sat on the corner of Camden Valley Way in Prestons for 70 years. The L and four on the post signalled that Liverpool was four miles away, while the C and 13 on the back told drivers travelling...