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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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An artist's impression of apartment blocks, part of proposed $67 million redevelopment at Frenchs Forest, opposite Northern Beaches Hospital. The development application was lodged with Northern Beaches Council in May, 2024.

Four house lots to become 124-unit block in new ‘town centre’

Plans have been revealed showing one of the first big ticket apartment developments that will make up part of a new town centre in Sydney. See the artist’s impressions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos JUNE 24 2024: A general view of a supermarket in Sydney as Supermarkets face billion dollar fine threat while Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA face steep penalties, other retail heavyweights, including Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse, will not be covered by the code.Picture: Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Drug-fuelled thief punched Aldi good Samaritans

A man high on “ice” was carrying a knife when he assaulted heroic Aldi workers when they came to the aid of a customer who had been robbed of her mobile phone.

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A medical team from the CareFlight rescue helicopter flew a boy, 15, to the Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick after he was pulled unconscious from the surf at Mona Vale Beach on Wednesday, January 15, 2024.

Lifeguards bring teenage boy back to life on Sydney beach

Lifeguards managed to bring a teenage boy, 15, back to life after his friends found him floating unconscious in the surf at a popular Sydney beach.

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Pensioner convicted of ripping off elderly women in bank card scam

A cruel con man has been convicted for his part in an elaborate bank card scam which fleeced elderly Sydney women of thousands of dollars in cash. Read what happened in court.

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Nine beaches on Sydney's Northern Beaches have been closed after mysterious grey balls of pollution have washed ashore prompting authorities to warn people not to enter the water. Picture: Northern Beaches Council

Nine Sydney beaches closed after return of mysterious grey balls

Nine popular Sydney beaches have been closed until further notice in the wake of hundreds of mysterious grey balls returning to Sydney shores.

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‘Lift our game’: Fast Ferry users set for a more comfortable ride

Commuters using one of Sydney’s favourite ferry services are set for a more comfortable — and colourful — ride across the Harbour. Here’s why.

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‘Historic moment’: Sport snares $5m for world-class Sydney facility

In what has been described as a “historic moment’ for sport on the northern beaches, the future of a new world-class gymnastics centre looks set after it secured a massive sum of cash.

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‘Disgraceful’: Cleaner pawned elderly womens’ gold jewellery

A trusted cleaner at a Sydney retirement village has been convicted of “disgraceful” offences after pawning cherished jewellery belonging to its elderly residents.

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The Wyvern Private Hospital at Terrey Hills.

‘Monumental day’: $100m private hospital opens in Sydney

A new $100m, 85-bed “acute care” private hospital on the northern beaches is now open. See what it means for your healthcare.

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‘Beacon of hope’: Children’s charity celebrates century of care

A charity based in a beachside Sydney suburb has been looking after the health of tens of thousands of youngsters from the bush for 100 years – and it’s still going strong. See the retro images.

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