Festivals

• Mediacorp has been named Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals, marking its second such honor in 2026. • This recognition follows a previous win at the World Media Festivals Television & Corporate Media Awards, highlighting the network's consistent excellence. • The achievement reflects Mediacorp's integrated strategy of combining trusted journalism and insightful documentaries with premium entertainment across various platforms.

Interim report contains 14 recommendations, after inquiry examined agencies’ actions before the attack in which 15 people were killedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney’s Jewish community told police of a “high” threat of an attack at December’s Chanukah by the Sea festival at Bondi beach, but NSW police appeared not to have completed a comprehensive risk assessment for the event, an interim royal commission report has found.The interim report of the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, established in the wake of December’s terror attack, found no gap in current laws that could have prevented the shooting. But it did call for greater better coordination of policing at Jewish festivals and events. Continue reading...