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Kirsten Jelinek is the reporter for South West Sydney reporting for the Liverpool Leader, Fairfield Advance and the Canterbury-Bankstown Express on local news, courts, and crime.

Kirsten Jelinek

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Fairfield

Two men charged following shooting

Two men have been charged following a seven-month investigation into a public place shooting in Sydney’s west last year.

The Express

Wendy Riley has taken home the people's choice award at the University of Sydney’s

‘Beautiful’: Inside southwest Sydney artist’s inspiring win

The moment Wendy Riley, who lives with an acquired brain injury, held a paintbrush, a blank canvas was transformed into a burst of vibrant colour – and now she’s won an award proving her artistic spark. Read her inspiring story.

Fairfield

Artist impression of the stage two Farifield showground development which has now been put on hold, would have included indoor sports courts.

Western Sydney showground revamp to rival Centennial Park

Fairfield Showground will be reimagined into an entertainment arena to rival Homebush and Centennial park as part of a push for international acts and conferences to be held in Western Sydney.

Liverpool

‘Nightmare’: Residents slam delay in road upgrade

Residents have voiced their frustrations about the conditions about a key road into the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and have concerns about the future despite a promised upgrade going ahead. Find out when construction will start.

Fairfield

Task Force Magnus detectives have released CCTV and charged an additional man over his alleged role in the fatal shooting of Alen Moradian earlier this year., , About 8.30am on Tuesday 27 June 2023, emergency services were called to Spring Street in Bondi Junction, following reports a man had been shot while sitting in a stationary vehicle in an underground carpark., , The man – who died at the scene – has since been identified as 48-year-old Alen Moradian., , Phot: NSW Police / Supplied

Fifth man charged over shooting of bikie boss

A fifth man has been charged over the murder of bikie boss Alen Moradian, as new CCTV footage emerges of two men fleeing the scene carrying a firearm | WATCH

Liverpool

‘Not comfortable’: Councillor raises alarm bells on new committee

A southwest Sydney councillor has raised concerns about the “legality and legitimacy” of a new committee due to fears it could overstep councillors’ involvement in multimillion-dollar development projects.

Liverpool

Artist's impression of the propsed six apartment blocks.

‘Real mess’: Concerns swirl for apartment block proposal

Southwest Sydney residents have condemned a development proposal they fear will create a ‘real mess’ to their already-congested street.

Liverpool

‘Disheartened’: Beloved community cafe’s plea for new home

A beloved southwest Sydney community cafe is in a battle for survival after claims staff were given no warning to vacate their premises after the new library opened.

Liverpool

Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged a woman over her involvement in two alleged kidnappings earlier this year under Strike Force Lutetium. Source: NSW Police

Woman charged over TikTok star’s alleged kidnapping

A woman is one of seven people to be charged over their alleged involvement of two kidnappings following an assault of a TikTok personality and cafe owner Jacob Najjar.

Liverpool

‘Aussie dream is fading’: Council responds to housing challenge

A southwest Sydney mayor has to the government’s calls for more housing and said his community would only continue the ‘heavy lifting’ if infrastructure was secured.

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