News brief

Monica Barone reinstated as CEO of Sydney

Monica Barone was appointed reappointed CEO for the City of Sydney at the council last week.

It was resolved that Ms Barone be reappointed to the position of CEO for a further period of five years.

“Getting the right CEO in place is the most important decision a council can make,” Councillor John McInerney said.

Ms Barone was appointed CEO of the City of Sydney on August 7 2006.

Several other councillors took the chance to publicly congratulate Ms Barone on her service over the last five years, something that Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said was an “important” exercise for the CEO.

Police seize stun device from man – Central railway station

Police have arrested and charged a man after he was found in possession of a stun device in central Sydney.

Just after 10pm last Tuesday commuters on a train from Newcastle to Sydney reported seeing a man using a stun device.

Police met the train at Central Railway Station and arrested the 20 year old man after allegedly finding him in possession of the illegal weapon.

He was taken to City Central Police Station and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

The man was conditionally bailed to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on May 18.

Local detectives are continuing their inquiries to determine where the man obtained the device.

World Vision transports African village to Sydney.

World Vision Australia is inviting Sydneysiders to step into the life of an African child through an interactive exhibition called Connecting Lives at 134 William Street, Potts Point.

Supported by AusAID, the free, walk-through display offers a sight and sound experience that transports the visitor into the heart of Africa through the lives of three children.

Connecting Lives is open until the end of October this year, and aims to introduce the real-life struggles and hardships of children growing up in poverty.

CEO of World Vision, Tim Costello encourages Sydney residents to experience the exhibition.

“Connecting Lives appeals to both adults and youth as it carries the visitor into a world that most Australians could never imagine living in.” Mr Costello said.“The children’s lives highlight issues contributing to poverty and suffering in Africa. However, there is

hope, offering stories of resilience among the world’s poorest people.”

Each visitor is issued with a set of headphones combined with a selection of photographs, film and props that capture real life experiences.

Community groups and secondary school students are welcome to attend the exhibition.

Man charged after glassing in the CBD

A man has been charged after a glassing at Wynyard Railway Station on Saturday evening.

About 8.30pm, patrolling police witnessed an altercation between two 27 year old men at the entrance to Wynyard railway station.

During the fight police allegedly observed a third male, aged 25, join in and hit one of the men over the head with a bottle, causing serious lacerations to the back of his head.

A staff member at a nearby café’ was also injured in the incident after being hit in the eyes with flying glass.

Police arrested the assailants at the scene. They were taken to North Sydney Police Station where the 25 year old was charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The victim was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital with a serious laceration to back of his neck. He is understood to be in a stable condition.