La Perouse
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Police
Man dies after boat ‘collides with whale’ in Botany Bay
Reports suggest two men were flung into the water after a whale breached close to the vessel, police say.
- by Megan Gorrey and Georgina Mitchell
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Homes near Sydney Airport face aircraft noise disruption during curfew
Residents in several suburbs in Sydney’s south-east may be impacted in the early hours of the morning due to runway maintenance and other airport projects.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Spears taken by James Cook from Botany Bay to be returned to traditional owners
More than 250 years after British soldiers took dozens of spears, only four remain and they will soon be permanently returned to the Aboriginal community of La Perouse.
- by Eelemarni Close-Brown
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Pollution
Fears ferry project could unearth contamination near popular Sydney beach
The state’s environmental watchdog has criticised the plans, warning the “nature and extent” of contamination has not been fully assessed.
- by Carrie Fellner
‘Landscape is culture’: Gweagal wisdom inspires fresh look at Kurnell site
An Indigenous visitor centre to be built at Kurnell is one of the highlights of an exhibition at the National Museum of Australia and online.
- by Julie Power
‘Significant issues’: Fears Botany Bay ferry would disrupt fishing
The government wants to start building new wharves for ferry services between La Perouse and Kurnell next year. But a chorus of opposition is arguing against the move.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Sydney emergency
Appeal for information after men report ‘dead baby’ in Sydney bay
Police are appealing for information from the community after three men reported seeing a dead baby in a plastic bag in the ocean.
- by Mary Ward
'Absolutely disastrous': Three dead after boat crashes into rocks in Sydney's south-east
Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon following reports a boat had capsized near the lighthouse at La Perouse.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Beachgoers undeterred by Botany Bay's first shark attack in 25 years
Beaches around La Perouse are closed after a woman was attacked by a great white on Friday evening, but it's not stopping some.
- by Jenny Noyes
Beaches around La Perouse closed after 'great white shark' attack
Paramedics treated a woman in her 50s for significant lacerations after they were called to Congwong Beach on Friday evening.
- by Megan Gorrey & Jenny Noyes
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