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A heritage building on the grounds of Ashfield Police Station in Sydney has been transformed into a support hub for domestic violence victim survivors, providing a safe space to access services, seek support, and report incidents to police.
Police in Sydney are investigating a second possible mistaken identity killing in less than 48 hours, after a man in his 40s was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Merrylands West on Wednesday, following the mistaken-identity shooting death of university student Marco Tapia on Tuesday.
A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged assault in Redfern, Sydney, that left a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand, described by police as a near-complete amputation.
Detectives have formally interviewed four Sydney Swans players as part of an investigation into reports of an alleged sexual assault, according to police sources. The development marks a significant step in the inquiry, which is believed to be in its early stages.
A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to preparing for a mass terror attack inspired by Islamic extremism, after being radicalised on social media at age 14. The boy, who cannot be named, appeared in the Supreme Court on Tuesday and admitted to researching target locations and bomb-making methods, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Marathon.
Police are searching for a mother after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in a garbage bin in Sydney's west, with authorities expressing serious concern for the woman's welfare and urging her to attend hospital immediately.
Medical experts and safety advocates are renewing calls for comprehensive education on the risks of strangulation after the suspected death of a 16-year-old Sydney girl during what authorities believe was a sexual choking act. The ABC understands the teenager died in an incident that police are investigating as a potential 'breath play' or choking-related fatality.
The former New South Wales building commissioner, David Chandler, has told the state’s Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) that fugitive Sydney developer Jean Nassif warned him he would be harmed if he interfered with the developer’s building projects amid inspections for defects.
A former Labor MP and Sydney mayor, previously responsible for planning, was engaged to help major developer Bathla in the weeks before the company entered voluntary administration, according to reports from multiple news outlets. The former minister described the collapse as unsurprising.
Residents living near the new Western Sydney International Airport report severe sleep disruption, with many managing only a few hours of rest per night since flights began earlier this month. The complaints raise early questions about the adequacy of noise mitigation measures promised during the airport's planning phase.
A 16-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious at a home in Elanora Heights, Sydney's Northern Beaches, following an alleged sexual strangulation act on Sunday evening. NSW Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred two days before the teenager succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Tuesday night.
Nirmeen Noufl has admitted to killing and dismembering her husband and disposing of his body parts in rubbish bins around Sydney, but has escaped a murder conviction, according to court proceedings reported on Wednesday.
A long-awaited plan to transform Parramatta's underdeveloped 'other side' has been revealed, putting the vast car park at the centre of the precinct at the heart of the proposal. The plan, reported by Anthony Segaert for The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Brisbane Times, asks whether this neglected part of the CBD can finally be made new.
In the wake of the murder of 21-year-old Lilie James, the principal of a prestigious Sydney private school has launched a student-centred program to combat gender-based violence by focusing on everyday behaviours that normalise disrespect, rather than waiting for serious incidents to occur. The initiative at St Catherine's School in Waverley represents a shift toward early intervention in consent education.
Engineers have repaired a major wiring fault on Sydney's T1 North Shore line, restoring train services after the fault caused chaos for morning commuters on Tuesday.
The Anglican church has teamed up with a developer to deliver an eight-storey housing block in Sydney, exchanging land for new community spaces as part of a pilot program that could be expanded to other parishes. The project, reported by local news outlets, is the latest in a series of faith-based housing initiatives responding to the city's deepening rental crisis.
Sydney Swans players Callum Mills and Errol Gulden were reduced to tears after a hard-fought victory over North Melbourne, capping what has been described as a 'catastrophic week' for the club.
A first home buyer couple has paid $2.05 million for a three-bedroom terrace in Sydney’s inner suburbs, securing a $50,000 discount and outbidding an expat family in a sale that underscores the ongoing struggle for young Australians to enter the property market.
The Sydney Swans have been given a flicker of hope for a future AFL premiership, as a wave of young players steps up to inject new energy into the squad, according to multiple reports.
New South Wales health authorities are set to expand short-stay units to more hospitals, aiming to divert semi-urgent patients from the state's busiest emergency departments. The move follows the treatment of more than half a million people with semi-urgent conditions in existing short-stay units across NSW.
The Gold Coast Titans produced a dominant attacking display in their NRLW match against the Brisbane Broncos, repeatedly slicing through the opposition's left-edge defense, with winger Georgia Grey crossing for a crucial try. The performance highlights the Titans' growing offensive prowess and raises questions about the Broncos' defensive structures ahead of the finals.
Sydney Marathon organisers have broken their silence, admitting that thousands of finishers' medals were printed with an image of Munich's Allianz Arena in Germany instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. In an official statement, the organising committee described the error as 'unfortunate' and confirmed that all runners will be issued a revised 'unique' medal after the race.
Pilots flying into Sydney Airport are warning that a growing bottleneck on the ground — not just air traffic control — is causing significant delays for international flights during peak morning hours, as aircraft struggle to reach their assigned gates after landing.
A millennial couple who purchased a Bellevue Hill property in 2023 have listed their rebuilt mansion for $37 million, a price that would more than double what they originally paid. The sale highlights the persistent strength of Sydney’s premium housing market, even as broader economic conditions remain uncertain.
NRL legend Brad Fittler has cast doubt on Cronulla Sharks' premiership aspirations, claiming that an injury to halfback Braydon Trindall will severely undermine the team's chances in the 2026 season. Fittler's comments come as the Sharks prepare for the critical finals stretch, with Trindall sidelined due to an undisclosed injury.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged stabbing that left another teenager critically injured in Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast, with police also commending a Good Samaritan who rendered immediate first aid at the scene.
Tony Gollan's promising filly Pembrey made a flying return to racing, winning the Silver Shadow in a dominant performance that has the trainer eyeing both the Princess Series and a potential tilt at the lucrative Everest this spring.