GOOD morning and welcome to the Morning Buzz for Monday, October 10. We’re in for a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching 32 degrees, followed by a late shower for most of the city.
Traffic Buzz
There are no major incidents currently reported on Sydney roads.
Metro trains are reportedly running close to or on time.
News Buzz
RABY DROWNING: A six-year-old boy has drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Sydney's south-west. Emergency services were called to a home on Spitfire Drive at Raby just before 5.30pm on Sunday, after the boy was found unconscious in a backyard pool.
STATE BUDGET: The state government registered a $70 million increase to its budget for consultants last financial year, spending that is now double levels reported four years ago.
GREYHOUND BAN: As Premier Mike Baird prepares what some senior MPs expect to be a change of course on the government's historic greyhound racing ban, the state government is continuing several inquiries into explosive allegations of mass graves and corruption linked to the sport.
SYDNEY TRAFFIC: Peak-hour traffic in Sydney has worsened in the past year, according to a new index that uses travel information from Uber.
UFO SIGHTINGS: If the truth about UFOs really is out there, don't bother telling the Australian government. Department of Defence documents previously marked "SECRET" show the Royal Australia Airforce moved to stop investigating UFO reports in the 1990s because the majority weren't visitors from outer space and only about 3 per cent of sightings could not be explained.
DRONE REVIEW: The Turnbull Government has launched a safety review into rules governing the use of drones.
HUME SPEEDING: A man has allegedly been caught travelling at 205km/h, or 95km/h over the speed limit, on the Hume Highway near Little Billabong, west of the ACT.
TINDER POLITICIAN: Would you swipe right for a politician this election? While politicians are no strangers to using social media during an election campaign, one candidate is taking a different approach by using Tinder. Read more.
Sports Buzz
A-LEAGUE: Sydney FC withdrew another three points from the bank of Western Sydney after smashing their hapless rivals to continue their derby dominance over the Wanderers.
BATHURST 1000: Go track-side with the best shots from race day at Mount Panarama. | Relive the race with our live blog | The faces of Bathurst 1000
NBL: The Brisbane Bullets have beaten the Sydney Kings 77 to 73 at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. Photos