ABC FeedsAustralians urged to light a candle for Bondi victims on day of mourning
By Gavin Coote
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils further details of the national day of mourning to be held on January 22 after last month's Bondi terrorist attack.
The 'heroic' couple, a 'gifted musician' and a 'woman of integrity' laid to rest in Sydney
By Maddy Morwood, Shannon Corvo, and Gavin Coote
A couple hailed as "heroes in every sense of the word", a "gifted musician" and a "woman of integrity" have been farewelled in ceremonies across Sydney.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/bondi-victims-funerals-sydney/106161406
#FuneralsandMemorialServices #Terrorism #MaddyMorwood #ShannonCorvo # #GavinCoote
Why David Gonski thinks AI will 'improve, not ruin' teachers' lives
By Gavin Coote
Best known for his review into schools funding, David Gonski feels optimistic about the future of education in Australia, despite the growing challenges posed by AI and funding pressures on universities.
From stacking supermarkets to 'chairman of everything', David Gonski exits uni leadership job
Best known for his review into schools funding, David Gonski feels optimistic about the future of education in Australia, despite the growing challenges posed by AI and funding pressures on universities.
'Mind boggling': Tens of thousands of new homes without essential services
By Gavin Coote
Four years after buying a housing plot, the Websters' land is still vacant, without a water or sewer connection, and they have now been told to expect those services by 2028.
Who is Kellie Sloane, frontrunner to lead the NSW Liberals?
By Gavin Coote
The first-term MP has been endorsed by outgoing leader Mark Speakman ahead of the NSW Liberal party room meeting on Friday. Here's what to know.
#LiberalPartyofAustralia #StateandTerritoryParliament #GavinCoote
'On their turf': Sydney street team forging links with at-risk youth
By Gavin Coote
Some of Sydney's vulnerable young people are being steered away from a life of crime, addiction and homelessness by a pair of youth workers who have had their own share of hardships.
#CommunityandSociety #Teenagers #Multiculturalism #MentalHealth #GavinCoote
UTS cuts more than 1,100 subjects and 134 jobs in restructure
By Miriah Davis and Gavin Coote
The University of Technology Sydney will close its schools of education and public health under a multi-million-dollar restructure.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-17/uts-cuts-subjects-job-cuts-restructure/105783978
#Universities #HigherEducation #EducationalInstitutions #AccessToEducation #MiriahDavis #GavinCoote
What Western Sydney is doing to prepare for a warming climate
By Gavin Coote
A "shocking" warning that heatwave deaths could skyrocket brings the issue of urban heat back into sharp focus, particularly in the city's west.
How the 2000 Olympics changed the face of Sydney
By Gavin Coote
Largely regarded as one of the most successful modern Olympics, years of work went into ensuring Sydney could fully capitalise on its moment in the spotlight.
Marathon and three protests: Sydneysiders warned of major disruptions on Sunday
By Gavin Coote and Danuta Kozaki
Police officers will be out in full force in Sydney's CBD as 35,000 runners are expected at the Sydney Marathon, and thousands of protesters at three separate rallies.
