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Wednesday 29 March 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Sydney

All time
# prop life
There was a brilliant Wallabies' front row try against the All Blacks
Sekope Kepu showed some beautiful footwork to score.
# tella shake
Presenting: The incredible Nutella doughnut milkshake
*Heavy breathing*
# Take a Break
If you think our seagulls are bad, you haven't seen what's going on in Australia
Be careful out there during seagull breeding season.
# Sydney
Ex-husband gets 30 years for murder of Irish mother found dead in car park
The couple had three children aged 5, 7 and 11.
# Sydney
Authorities fear up to 11,000 people could have been infected with HIV/Hepatitis at two dentist clinics
The worries stem from inadequate equipment sterilisation at the facilities.
# Sydney
Australian woman banned from breastfeeding - because she has tattoos
She is locked in a custody dispute with the baby’s father.
# warning
Jose Mourinho hasn't held back in his criticism of a Chelsea starlet
The coach was not impressed with the 19-year-old’s substitute’s role during their 1-0 win over Sydney.
# Victoria Comrie Cullen
Man found guilty of stabbing Irish woman to death
Victoria Comrie Cullen was found stabbed to death outside a Sydney pub.
# Sydney
Court hears from former lover of Irish mother found stabbed to death
Christopher Cullen is charged with murdering his estranged wife.
# Trial
Irish mother allegedly raped by husband in months before her death, court hears
Christopher Cullen is charged with murdering his estranged wife.
# Sydney
'We’re delighted we’re allowed to go home now': Barry Lyttle escapes jail in Australia
The Irishman was given a 13-month suspended sentence.
# Sydney
Barry Lyttle pleads guilty over one-punch attack on younger brother
The Irish man now faces up to two years in prison.
# Australia
A 47-year-old man has been charged with 145 child sex offences
The unnamed Australian allegedly used online aliases – including Jazzman and David Bourne – to groom his victims.
# patrick lyttle
Irish man hoping for assault charge on brother to be downgraded
Barry Lyttle is due back in court on 16 April.
# Around The World
How many of the 10 most popular travel destinations have you been to?
Make a list.
# i furken derya
The journalist behind this cringey newspaper 'howler' says it's not a mistake
It was all a great joke, apparently.
# Sydney
Australian teen brothers stopped on way to join Islamic State
Authorities said the boys were radicalised over the Internet and their parents were shocked.
# FOLLOW THE RAINBOW
Irish float returns to Sydney's Mardi Gras with Panti Bliss at the helm
It’s been ten years since the last Irish float took part in the parade.
# patrick lyttle
Irish tourist hospitalised by his brother calls for prosecution to be dropped
The court heard that Patrick Lyttle will not have any long-term effects from the punch.
# Back From Oz
It didn't work out with Sydney but it is with Slaughtneil as Croke Park beckons
Gaelic football progress has been welcome for Derry’s Chrissy McKaigue.
# discharged
Irishman Patrick Lyttle has walked out of hospital in Sydney
He was allegedly punched by his older brother Barry in January.
# Inquest
Police bullets killed Sydney siege hostage Katrina Dawson
The inquest into December’s café siege has heard that the mum of three was killed by fragments from a police bullet or bullets.
# Sydney
Irishman Barry Lyttle allowed to move closer to his brother recovering in hospital
The 33-year-old appeared in court today after allegedly punching his brother Patrick in the head following a minor disagreement outside a Sydney nightclub.
# Sydney
Sydney siege victim was killed by police bullet
News reports in Australia said the 38-year-old was struck by a ricochet.
# aftermath
Irish man allegedly punched by his brother regains consciousness in Sydney hospital
Patrick Lyttle woke up and is sitting up in bed, almost a week after the attack.
# Sydney
Irishman cries as he is granted bail over alleged punch that left brother critical
Their father Oliver said it is great that Barry Lyttle is out of police custody.
# Sydney
Irish man remains critical as brother accused of punching him is granted bail
33-year-old Barry Lyttle must surrender his passport.
# Tragedy
'She was destined to change the world': Families mourn Australian siege heroes
Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson were laid to rest today.
# fatal raid
New footage emerges of police storming Sydney siege café with sniper waiting opposite
The Australian Prime Minster has promised an urgent inquiry into why Man Haron Monis was not under surveillance.
# sydney siege
Australian PM: 'I will not rest until the public is as safe as possible'
An inquiry will also take place into action by police prior to the siege.
Voices
'I'll Ride With You': A blueprint for how we should deal with terrorism
Yesterday’s gesture by a Sydney commuter was an extraordinary show of solidarity and humanity – showing what differentiates us is negligible in comparison to what unites us.
# In Pictures
The Morning After: Australia remembers heroes of Sydney siege
Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson were killed yesterday.
# sydney siege
Sydney hostage victim died while 'shielding pregnant friend'
The siege ended after 16 hours when police stormed the cafe.
# terror siege
Gunman dead, two other fatalities as police storm Sydney siege café
Seven hostages ran from the building — just seconds before police entered with stun grenades and live fire.
# ghent
Three gunmen in Belgian siege 'taken outside with their hands in the air'
The victim is understood to be safe and well.
Yes, people are actually taking selfies at the Sydney siege
The images have sparked outrage on Twitter.
# Coming Home
Sydney siege: Terror alert not raised, flights operating as normal
Sydney airport said there are no delays on flights in and out, though some are taking a different route over the city.
# Backtrack
Uber offers free trips after it increased prices during Sydney siege
The company’s surge pricing model increases rates in the city by up to four times their usual cost.
# Sydney
Police urge mother of dead baby on beach to come forward
The gruesome discovery was made by two boys aged six and seven.