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Jim O’Rourke is a journalist with more than 35 years’ experience writing for major metropolitan newspapers as well as community and regional mastheads. He has covered politics, local government, industrial relations, transport, courts and crime.

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Jim O'Rourke

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Kitchen hand caught up in underage sex ‘honeytrap’ jailed

A man faced child sex charges after being caught in a honeytrap sting by a group of vigilante Sydney teens using dating apps to lure men into underage hook-ups. See what happened in court.

Manly

Serious accident on Pittwater Road in Mona Vale. Careflight has landed across the road with some trapped.

One dead, traffic chaos after fatal northern beaches crash

A man is dead and another in hospital after two cars crashed at a busy intersection on Sydney’s northern beaches.

Manly

Car ‘swerved’ into bike lane before Sydney cyclist killed: Court told

A father of two, well known in Sydney’s competitive cycling circles, died after a car driven by a 22-year-old man is alleged to have swerved into a bike lane. See what happened in Manly court.

Manly

Demolition begins on ugly Sydney Harbour tourist attraction

The delayed demolition of an abandoned, ugly and ‘dangerous’, former harbourside tourist attraction has started more than six years after it closed its doors.

Manly

‘Next chapter’: Future of abandoned Sydney public hospital

The next step in the transformation of an abandoned Sydney public hospital into a ‘health and wellness sanctuary’ has been made. See what’s planned for the spectacular site.

Manly

‘Reduce this threat’: Beloved little penguins on brink of extinction

A desperate call has gone out to help protect one of Sydney’s best loved animal populations that is now on the brink of extinction.

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Milky Way with the Barrenjoey Lighthouse in the foreground. Picture Greg Barber

Heaven for stargazers as light-free sanctuary goes ahead

After years of preparation by locals, businesses, astronomers, National Parks and the council, a light-free sanctuary on the northern beaches will help stargazers get a better peek at the heavens.

Manly

Melinda Chiew, the owner of the Solace Kitchen Cafe in the car park of the Northgate Church at Belrose.

‘Take what you need’: Free roadside pantry helps battlers

After hearing countless stories about northern beaches families battling to put food on the table amid the cost-of-living crisis, a cafe owner has set up a free roadside pantry.

Manly

‘Untapped modern aesthetic’: $80m beach office redevelopment

Images have emerged of an $80m beachfront redevelopment that won’t have luxury apartments, but will boast three storeys of offices and a high-end eatery and bar. See the pics.

Manly

‘Former glory’: $8m changes to iconic Manly pub approved

A landmark Sydney beachfront pub is to receive an $8 million makeover. See what’s in store for this iconic hotel.

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