GOOD morning and welcome to the Morning Buzz for Tuesday, October 25. Today’s weather forecast is for a sunny day with an expected high of 26 degrees.
News Buzz
SNEAK PEEK: Western Sydney Local Health District has released fresh artist impressions of what the hospital new main entrance, forecourt and plaza area will look like.
BIG MESSAGE: Blacktown Council is leading the call for local governments to play their part in addressing the issue of family violence. The council was the second in the state to receive White Ribbon workplace accreditation for addressing domestic violence and gender discrimination.
MAN RUN OVER: A man has been charged after allegedly deliberately driving his car into his neighbour during a heated argument on Sydney's northern beaches.
SHARK ATTACK: A man has checked himself in to hospital in Byron Bay after being bitten by a shark.
BULLYING PAYOUT: The interrogation came out of the blue and continued mercilessly, even while she was doubled over sobbing. The woman, who was 41 at the time of the incident, has been awarded more than $1 million in a negotiated workplace bullying settlement.
SYSTEM ISSUE: Australia's paid parental leave system is designed to help women return to work rather than bond with their newborn children, according to Social Services Minister Christian Porter.
HONOUR FOR FRANK: Fairfield mayor Frank Carbone has been elected junior vice president of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils for the coming year.
HOUSE PROTEST: A community meeting will be held at Primrose House on Sunday to protest the sale of the historic home.
BULLYING ISSUE: Concerns have been raised by parents at a St Marys school, who claim there has been a lack of action from staff to address “relentless” bullying.
ENTRIES OPEN: After the success of the inaugural event last October, Culturescape will return to the Blue Mountains in February.
OVERLOAD: On the Australian market, sales of energy drinks have risen by an average of 6.7 per cent every year since 2010. The high levels of caffeine have made such beverages a favourite among young people, particularly students preparing for their HSC exams.
WANTED MAN: Police are appealing for information into the whereabouts of a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Damian Snow, 30, is wanted by virtue of a conviction warrant for assault and hinder police, and a first instance warrant for conceal indictable offence in relation to a murder.
BID LODGED: The consortium of Australian families known as BBHO has received debt funding approval from Rabobank, enabling it to officially make a $386 million bid for Australia's largest landholder S. Kidman and Company.
Sports Buzz
CONCERNED SHARK: Cronulla Sharks forward Andrew Fifita fears he may be in strife and he has put one simple question to coach Shane Flanagan: "Will you fight for me?"
GREAT HONOUR: On October 29, Woodford ultra-distance runner Brendan Davies will captain the three-member Australian men’s team competing in the 85km Trail World Championships in Portugal.
ON THE HUNT: The Parramatta Eels are set to make a play for North Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga, believing the rising rookie is the last missing piece in their quest for a drought-breaking premiership.
WALLABY BOLTERS: Ex-NRL player Marika Koroibete and Waratahs back-rower Jack Dempsey are among the bolters for the Wallabies' spring tour next month.