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Elizabeth PikeState Political Reporter

Elizabeth Pike is a state political reporter for The Daily Telegraph, working out of the Macquarie Street press gallery.

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Driver charged after man struck by mini-van at Sydney Airport

A man has been charged after he allegedly hit a pedestrian with a mini-van at Sydney International Airport. Here’s the latest.

St George Shire Standard

Georges River council election: Laborâs Ashvini Ambihaipahar will go head to head with the GRRRPâs Christine Jamieson for Mortdale seats.

Georges River and Sutherland Shire elections: wrapped

The residents of southern Sydney took to the polling booths for the shaken-up Georges River and Sutherland Shire elections. Here’s how they voted.

NSW

Meet the candidates fighting for spots on Georges River Council.

Live results from Georges River Council election

There are 15 places up for grabs as candidates vie to represent the community on Georges River Council. Follow live results and updates to see who will win a seat.

St George Shire Standard

Sutherland Shire Council 2024 candidates.

Live results from Sutherland Shire Council election

Local independents and the major parties are vying for your vote to represent the community on Sutherland Shire Council. Follow live results and updates to see who will win a seat.

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Asbestos discovered near Bondi playground

Pieces of bonded asbestos have been found near a popular playground in Sydney’s eastern suburbs months after contaminated mulch was discovered at 76 locations across the city.

The Blue Mountains News

Photovoltaic installations by LGA. Picture: Australian PV Institute

Revealed: NSW best and worst suburbs for solar uptake

The best and worst suburbs for solar uptake in NSW have been revealed with western Sydney residents up to 87 per more likely to have solar power or battery storage compared to their city counterparts. Here’s why.

Police & Courts

Ramesh Mainali leaves Sutherland Local Court on September 9 after pleading guilty to affray.

Coles manager sparks Sydney car park brawl

A Coles manager gave a thumbs up when leaving court after admitting to his involvement in car park brawl after a booze-up at a Hurstville pub.

NSW

Nurses strike Kogarah. Picture Elizabeth Pike

‘Shame, shame, shame’: Nurse challenges Premier on live radio

An “exhausted” nurse called 2GB to challenge NSW Premier Chris Minns, explaining why nurses have staged a walkout as hundreds shouted ‘shame, shame, shame’ outside his Kogarah office.

St George Shire Standard

Two people have been refused bail after they allegedly stole a car and were dramatically arrested at a south Sydney petrol station following their alleged involvement in a police pursuit last week.Paris Lincoln and Saddam Hamze, both aged 32, appeared in Sutherland Local Court on Wednesday after they were charged overnight.Police allege State Crime Commandâs Raptor Squad officers located a stolen SUV at a service station on Frederick Street, Rockdale, about 2.45pm on Tuesday.As police approached, Lincoln, who was the driver, allegedly reversed the car and collided with the front of a stationary police vehicle.Lincoln and Hamze, who was the front seat passenger, allegedly assaulted officers and resisted arrest. Picture: 7NEWS

ID crook not the ‘mastermind’ in ‘brazen’ crime spree

A Rockdale woman has learned her fate after she led police on a “Catch Me If You Can” crime spree through Sydney involving fake IDs, stolen hire cars, number plate thefts, and a dramatic final arrest.

NSW

The NSW Government has postponed the September local government elections for 12 months to September 2021.

Where you can vote today in council election

Voting for the NSW Local Government elections opened on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know along with a list of all the polling locations.

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