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Amaani Siddeek is the South West Sydney reporter for the Canterbury Bankstown Express covering community, council, court and development.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH. Harri Simpson, 7, and her dog Monty, who won the Most Alike competition at the Pampered Pooch Parade at The Neutral Bay Club. Sunday 25/08/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Paw-fect pair stealing hearts at ‘pampered pooch parade’

They’re best mates who share a ‘special bond’, so it was no surprise when this seven-year-old and her furry friend took this competition by storm.

Macarthur

Police have charged eight people and seized cannabis, cash and replica pistols following investigations into an illegal drug syndicate in Sydney's south-west.

Cannabis, cash, replica pistols seized in raid on ‘drug syndicate’

Eight people have been charged after an investigation into an alleged drug supply syndicate in Sydney’s southwest, with police seizing cannabis, cash steroids and replica pistols.

ExclusiveSouthern Courier

Troy Anthony Holland sentenced in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday August 28 2024 for drug supply and assaulting police at Maroubra Police Station.

Hardened crim chucked drugs at cops before assaults

A hardened criminal loitered around a police station in Sydney’s east for hours before chucking a bag of meth at the cops who he tried to fight as they arrested him.

The Express

Computer hacker stealing data from a laptop concept for network security, identity theft and computer crime

Fake Instagram, Pornhub threats: Man faces revenge porn allegations

An Iranian national allegedly filmed a partially naked woman without her consent and threatened to post the videos on Pornhub, a Sydney court has heard.

Liverpool

‘Nothing I can do’: Fire an emotional rollercoaster for theme park boss

The owner of a beloved old amusement park was recovering from brain surgery at home when he discovered his family business had erupted in flames during a grass fire in Sydney’s southwest.

HyperLocal

Ben Barbera, 45, appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, August 28. Picture: Tileah Dobson

‘Give me a tea’: Drunk mooned cops before urinating in cell

A Darlinghurst man made a bizarre demand and threatened to “s–t” in a police cell before urinating all over it, having earlier dropped his dacks.

Southern Courier

Scott Griffiths, 33, appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, August 28. Picture: Amaani Siddeek

Drink driver busted sleeping at intersection in Sydney’s east

A drink driver told a court he “did not intend to drive” after police busted him snoozing behind the wheel at traffic lights in Sydney’s east.

HyperLocal

Phillip Timu appeared at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, August 28. Picture: Tileah Dobson

Drink-driver rams barrier in Surry Hills after morning booze-up

An eastern suburbs local has been sentenced for high-range drink driving after downing a handful of Peronis and hitting the road. Here’s what happened in court.

UPDATEDMacarthur

**FEE APPLIES**ONE TIME USE ** MUST CREDIT TNV**, , AROUND 2P.M. THIS AFTERNOON, FRNSW AND RFS RESPONDED TO A REPORTED FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRE IN THE AREA OF CAMDEN VALLEY WAY, HORNINGSEA PARK. BOTH FRNSW AND RFS WERE REQUESTED TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO MANAGE THE FIRE, WHICH IS STILL OCCURRING. NUMEROUS HOUSES ARE UNDER THREAT., Picture: TNV

Firefighters injured, heat records fall as blaze threatens homes

Firefighters have gained the upper hand on a blaze which had earlier threatened homes in southwest Sydney as unseasonal weather wreaked havoc on trains and cut power.

Gold Coast

REVEALED: Ex-Titans player’s next big move

Three years after a serious concussion ended his NRL career, Keegan Hipgrave is lacing up his boots for his next big move. Find out his next steps

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