Joshua Boscaini

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Joshua Boscaini |Danuta Kozaki

NSW Premier Chris Minns has defended rushing racial hatred laws through state parliament. The changes were introduced to parliament after a series of antisemitic incidents in Sydney. The laws do not cover other forms of hatred based on religion, sexuality or gender. Premier Chris Minns has ruled out the NSW government repealing its new hate speech laws, despite repeated claims the bill was rushed through parliament. Warning: This story contains an image of a Nazi symbol.

Jan 15, 2025 | abc.net.au | Holly Tregenza |Isabella Ross |Joshua Boscaini

The union mentioned the removal of safety clauses from the latest government offer. Can that be explained what safety measures were introduced previously that would be removed by the latest offer? - JarrodThanks for your question, Jarrod. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) says the NSW government's latest proposed changes to the enterprise agreement removes safety protections that were put in place by the last government.

Jan 14, 2025 | abc.net.au | Joshua Boscaini

Train commuters in Sydney have been warned to expect significant delays this morning amid ongoing industrial action on the rail network. Sydney Trains said maintenance was not completed overnight at Bondi and Homebush, impacting a number of lines. Service cancellations are expected on the T1 North Shore and Western, T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra, T8 Airport and South lines, with a flow-on affect across the whole network.

Jan 12, 2025 | abc.net.au | Joshua Boscaini

Satnam Bajwa admits the parkrun he manages at Rouse Hill in Sydney's north-west is not the easiest. But that has not stopped a growing number of people from getting up each Saturday morning to brave the 5 kilometre run. "We used to have 70 to 80 people initially … and now we have around 130 to 140 participants coming every week," he said. One of the reasons it has grown is because of the run's inclusivity, according to Mr Bajwa. "We welcome everyone.

Jan 11, 2025 | abc.net.au | Joshua Boscaini

NSW counter terrorism police will take over an investigation into graffiti on a synagogue in Sydney's inner west. Police Commissioner Karen Webb said officers were looking for two people who they believe were involved. Police have urged people who might know something to come forward with information. Counter terrorism police have taken over the investigation into anti-Semitic graffiti on a synagogue in Sydney's inner west.