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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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Jordan Wilson, 29, fronted Sutherland Local Court on Tuesday where he was sentenced for assault occasioning actual bodily harm after lodging a late guilty plea.

‘Mate, get the f**k out’: Father, son stoush lands in court

The ‘remorse’ of a domestic violence offender with ‘anger management issues’ has been questioned in court after he punched his father in the face.

St George Shire Standard

Police on the scene in Sydney's CBD this afternoon after a police officer was stabbed twice in the head by a knife-wielding man. The alleged offender was tasered and arrested at gunpoint following the attack, which took place shortly after 1pm on Sunday. Photo: Tom Parrish

Couple stabbed in broad daylight after crash in Sydney’s south

Police are appealing for information after a couple was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight after being involved in a car crash in south Sydney.

St George Shire Standard

Sutherland Shire Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty after Maltese Terrier was found with Severely Matted Fur Equivalent to 25 per cent of its body weight.

‘Shocking’: Shire woman busted for animal cruelty

A Sutherland Shire woman has been convicted of animal cruelty for her treatment of a dog in her care, with one inspector saying the case will ‘stay with me forever’.

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Christopher Laubhan, 30, has been convicted of high range drink driving after he crashed through a church fence in Oatley in November 2020. Picture: Eliza Barr

‘Self-defence’: Man’s excuse for having capsicum spray, knife

A Kogarah man who was caught with capsicum spray, a razor blade and drugs told police it was for self-defence as ‘people follow me,’ a court has heard.

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Hayden Errol Frank Selby, 31, was a selflessÂ âprotectorâ who would go above and beyond for the people in his life.

‘He was our rock’: Fiancee’s tribute to dad of 11 killed in crash

The fiancee of a motorcyclist who died in the Illawarra earlier this month has paid tribute to the father of 11, describing him as a “protector” who “always did his best to give us everything”.

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Police have arrested a man after an explosion at Westfield Miranda. Picture: Google Maps

Young man in court after chemicals thrown into Westfield toilet

A 21-year-old man who allegedly set off chemical explosives in the toilets at Westfield Miranda also hid the same explosive in other areas across the shopping centre, according to court documents.

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Ride into future: Metro City ready to welcome 250,000 passengers

A massive 250,000 commuters are set to board metro city services for the first time in less than a fortnight – and the driverless network has even faster trains and more frequent services on the horizon.

Southern Courier

The AFP has removed seven potential victims from sexual exploitation in Australia following an investigation that has resulted in a Sydney man being charged with allegedly trafficking a child from Indonesia.

Supermarket manager allegedly ran child sex-trafficking ring

A south Sydney supermarket manager accused of running a sex-trafficking syndicate between Indonesia and Australia has been released back into the community on bail.

St George Shire Standard

Neptunes quietly closed down this month.

‘Ghost town’: Brighton business community faces tough times

The closure of a Brighton-Le-Sands institution has cast doubts on business in the area, as shops face a seasonal ‘boom and bust’ trade.

Weather

27cm & Counting! Storm Blankets Thredbo Resort With Fresh Snow Overnight. Thredbo Resort received a massive 27cm of fresh snow overnight and Mother Nature isn't showing any sign of slowing down today. , The entire mountain and village have been covered in a thick blanket of fresh white snow, creating magical wintry scenes., The snowstorm rolled in yesterday evening bringing heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions and strong winds., Last night's snowfall takes Thredbo's total 7-day snowfall count this week to a total of 43cm so far., Experts forecast that this low-pressure system could bring another 50cm over the next 10 days., This significant snowfall is getting skiers and snowboarders excited to shred fresh powder this weekend. , The skiing and snowboarding conditions are expected to attract many visitors to plan a last-minute visit over the coming weeks.

Severe winds up to 100km/h wreak havoc

Severe wind warnings have been forecast for the East Coast as NSW braves gusts of up to 100km/h and alpine regions are told to brace for ‘blizzard conditions’.

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