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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.

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A Cabramatta grocery store was on fire about 3am on March 9, 2023. Pictures of fire investigators at the scene after the blaze was extinguished. Picture: Fire and Rescue NSW

Nine businesses affected as grocery store erupts in flames

A fire has broke out at a grocery store in Sydney’s southwest overnight, with more than 30 firefighters called to the scene. One person was evacuated from a nearby business.

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Council slams claims it supported WSU Milperra campus closure

Claims Canterbury-Bankstown councillors played a role in the closure of the WSU Milperra campus have been slammed, with one councillor saying the area is “screaming” for educational facilities.

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Sefton gym shooting victim Taha Sabbagh poses with the UFC belt. https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHCNtyyBXc/

Manhunt after Sydney dad gunned down in front of son

The son of a man killed in a hail of bullets outside a gym in Sydney’s southwest was heard screaming for help after the execution.

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From L-RKimberly DÃ¢â¬â¢Mello, James Dona and Layla Hessey pose for a portrait at El Patron in Gregory Hills

Why southwest Sydney’s bar culture is booming

Intimate bars and dining experiences are bringing signature CBD experiences to southwest Sydney – minus the long trip. See the best bars for your next night out.

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