Sydney Lockdown Protest: Bellevue Hill landscaper Allan Omer has been fined $600 for his involvement in the COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney's CBD on Saturday. Mr Omer appeared in the Downing Centre Court today and told 7NEWS that he attended Saturday's protest to "exercise his democratic right for freedom." Earlier today, NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said police will arrest anyone who takes part in a second lockdown protest that appears to be planned for this weekend. More Details: https://7n

Half a dozen schools and daycare centres in Sydney's northwest have been thrown into lockdown after a man was spotted nearby at Beaumont Hills with what turned out to be a toy gun. #beaumonthills #thehills #sydney #school #lockdown | 7NEWS Sydney

Here's what made headlines today: The conflict in the Middle East is entering unprecedented territory, with 10 countries now hit during intense barrages. The first Australians to leave the war zone are on their way home. An Emirates jet took off from Dubai today and is right now flying to Sydney with hundreds of lucky passengers on board. The tide could be turning for one of the city’s last remaining beaches with free parking as one council considers slapping on a fee. | 10 News Sydney

Tonight's top stories on 10 News First Sydney: - NSW Police were forced to call the Riot Squad in after a fiery crash in Sydney's west overnight. - The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has called for a heavy $250 million fine for Qantas if they are proven to have breached consumer law by allowing passengers to book flights that had already been cancelled. - At least 72 people have been killed, including 12 children, after a catastrophic fire ripped through a crowded building in Johan

Here's what made headlines today: There has been mayhem on the Mid North Coast, where police are now investigating their own actions after shooting and killing a man. Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid the CBD, with a heavy police presence and public transport disruptions expected during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. | 10 News Sydney

Sydney Forecast: Dropping down to 9 degrees tonight and a top of 19 tomorrow with rain starting on Friday afternoon. That will intensify on Saturday with 20-40mm falling and Sunday looking the worst of the weather with 80mm of rain forecast. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/Sydney #SydneyForecast #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney