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‘No going back’: Minister backflips on support for new high school
The Education Minister has backflipped on her public support for a new high school in Sydney’s southwest. Now, local residents are urging the state government to reconsider.
‘Day of pain’: Coach’s inspiring 40km swim for mental health
The head coach who trains an elite group of swimmers at Canterbury-Bankstown’s pools will be diving in the deep end for a cause close to his heart.
Protective mum slaps teen ‘bully’ on school grounds
A teenage boy is “fearful” to return to school after being slapped and shoved by a fellow pupil’s mum on the grounds of a southwest Sydney high school.
Woman convicted for horror Easter weekend smash
A driver responsible for a horror crash on the Easter long weekend, leaving a victim with broken ribs and permanent screws in her spine, has been convicted in court.
War memorial vandalised in ‘devastating’ act
A war memorial has been vandalised after multiple brass plaques commemorating those who served or were killed in action during both World Wars were stolen just days before Remembrance Day.
Sydney mayors in ‘justice’ push for toll relief after 27km gridlock
A hellish commute on Sydney’s roads sparked a push from leaders in the city’s south west to have those caught up in the chaos reimbursed, despite the toll road’s operator saying it won’t happen.
‘Too scared to touch him’: 2yo falls from west Sydney unit
A two-year-old has been rushed to hospital after falling more than 10m from the third floor of a unit in Sydney’s west.
Man dead after being hit by bus in Sydney’s southwest
A man has died after being hit by a bus in Liverpool, in Sydney’s southwest. Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
‘Very sad’: Woman’s leg amputated after horror shopping centre crash
A horror crash which left an elderly woman with serious injuries including an amputation has been described as “very sad” and “unfortunate” as the woman allegedly behind the wheel faced court for the first time.
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