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Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney after Kevin Danso was sent off, with Richarlison’s late winner sealing the win; the match highlighted the rough nature of preseason, saw Archie Gray deployed at right-back, and delivered a mixed Spurs performance with positives from Hardy, Kyerematen, and Tel alongside defensive solidity, but rust from Tonali, Robertson, and Solanke.
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in a Sydney pre-season derby after Tonali’s deflected long-range strike opened the scoring, Estêvão equalised for Chelsea, Danso was sent off for DOGSO on João Pedro, and Richarlison struck a late winner for Spurs amid substitutions.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur meet in Sydney for a mid‑preseason friendly that doubles as fitness testing as Chelsea push ahead with their Australia tour and potential new signings (Lacroix signed, with more arrivals anticipated). Spurs travel with injury concerns to Fernandes, Van de Ven, and Maddison, while De Zerbi retools the squad and looks to a stronger starting XI. The match is streamed in various regions (Paramount+ in the USA, FanCode in India, StarTimes in Nigeria, and CFC+ UK/int’l) with no TV listing in some markets, and Chelsea hold a historical edge in recent friendlies over Spurs.
A 38-year-old Australian mother, Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill, died from severe burns after a backyard barbecue setup in Sydney to roast marshmallows, with her 11-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter witnessing the incident. Her husband and relatives aided her, she underwent initial surgeries, but died in hospital from complications. A GoFundMe has been started to support the children and family through this tragedy.
The Bear’s Season 5 finale shows Carmy not exiting but stepping back as Sydney leads; Carmy interviews for an architecture job, signaling a career pivot. The restaurant becomes a three-way partnership with Natalie and Richie pursuing growth; the episode ends with two Michelin stars earned and Carmy contemplating a future outside the kitchen, while the ensemble ends on a hopeful note.
FX's The Bear returns for its last season with Carmy, Sydney, and the Bear staff facing dwindling funds and time after Season 4’s cliffhanger: Carmy has stepped back from partnership, Sydney and Natalie run the kitchen, and options like franchising the sandwich window or pursuing a Michelin nod loom as hopes for salvation fade, while personal relationships continue to drive the path to an uncertain ending.
Leah Stewart, 34, who was mauled by a shark near Coogee Beach in Sydney, woke from an induced coma after 10 days and whispered “I love you” to her mother and partner. She underwent an arm amputation and multiple surgeries, remains in intensive care with more procedures ahead, and her first thoughts were for her 1-year-old daughter, August.
A 34-year-old Sydney teacher, Leah Stewart, woke from a 10-day coma after being bitten by a great white at Coogee Beach, telling her mother and partner that she loves them. She has undergone five surgeries, including an arm amputation, with more planned, and a fundraiser has raised around AU$488,000. As sharks remain active off Sydney, NSW officials plan to roll out world-leading drone surveillance to monitor beaches (with Surf Life Saving drones already in use) rather than pursuing culling, because great whites are a protected species; shark nets are expected to be reinstalled in September.
A 34-year-old teacher, Leah Stewart, who was bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach more than a week ago, has briefly woken from an induced coma as doctors tapered her sedation. She remains in critical condition after multiple surgeries, including arm amputation, with more procedures planned in coming weeks; her family called the moment a positive sign and said they are hopeful for her long-term recovery.
Australian police found about 3 tons of cocaine buried on a property near Sydney, marking the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and resulting in arrests during the raid.
Qantas is reshaping its Sunrise plan: six Airbus A350-1000ULRs will be used for ultra-long-haul Sydney–London and Sydney–New York, while the other six will replace Boeing 787-9s on existing routes to diversify the network, effectively sidelining Melbourne from the ULR strategy.
Qantas plans a nonstop roughly 22-hour flight from London to Sydney using an A350-1000ULR, a premium-passenger–driven ultralong route with extra fuel capacity; the service is slated to begin in October next year, and if successful, the airline aims to add a Sydney–New York ultralong direct service afterward.
A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after a shark bite at Coogee Beach in Sydney; bystanders pulled her from the water, she received first aid at the scene and was airlifted to hospital, with several nearby beaches closed as a precaution. Eyewitnesses described a pool of blood and splashing as lifeguards tried to assist. The attack follows other recent shark incidents in Australia, including deaths in Western Australia, highlighting ongoing shark risks along the coast.
A woman is critically injured after a shark attack off Coogee Beach in Sydney, grabbing a lifeguard’s paddleboard to escape; the incident follows a 2025 fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach in New South Wales.
During La La Land in Concert in Sydney, the original pianist fell ill and 21-year-old Sterling Nasa volunteered to step in after being asked by conductor Justin Hurwitz; he delivered about an hour of piano performance (including a solo) to keep the show going, with audience members filming the moment and the moment described as a completely unique moment in live entertainment.