Why 24-hour Maccas store has residents in a flurry
Anti-social behaviour, excessive traffic congestion and ‘noise pollution’ are among objections raised by north shore locals over a proposal for a new Maccas outlet in their neighbourhood.
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‘Repugnant’: Rioter struck officer in violent scenes
A father who punched a police officer in the torso after driving to a riot where Assyrian Orthodox Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed at a southwest Sydney church was “only there for violence”, a court heard.
Ex-brothel boss’ bid to remove ankle monitor
The former boss of one of Australia’s most famous brothels has failed in his bid to remove his ankle monitor after allegedly being found with official AFP and NSW Police uniforms and illegal drugs.
Man in court over alleged break in during homeowner’s funeral
A man who was allegedly part of a duo that stole jewellery and cash from the property of a dead grandmother during her funeral has fronted court.
‘Weak case’: Alameddine granted bail after alleged servo holdup
Alleged knife-wielding bandit Ahmed Alameddine has been released on bail after a court heard the prosecution case was weak and feeble. Here’s the latest from court.
‘Houses shake’: Social club cops warning after noise complaints
A long-running noise war between homeowners and a Sydney social club has come to a head after claims ‘excessive noise’ from the venue is causing nearby homes to ‘shake’ and leaving local residents unable to sleep.
Celeb chef’s sweet vision for Parra amid win for 24 hour trading
A lauded dessert bar run by MasterChef alumni is slated to add a sweet burst to a corporate corner of Parramatta’s CBD, where new rules around 24-hour trading are helping it become a global city.
Flooding fears over new southwest Sydney high school revealed
Fears that hundreds of people could be trapped during a “rare” weather event alongside inadequate parking concerns have been raised as part of the plans for a new southwest Sydney high school.
‘Water grab’: Court makes call on yacht club’s expansion plans
A $1.5 million expansion plan by a Sutherland Shire yacht club has been determined in court after a bitter planning process that had the local council claiming the proposal would ‘alienate’ waterways and create ‘intergenerational inequity’.
NRRRL underdogs rejoice: ‘Bloody hell, how good’s this!’
After tearing up the form guide, one side has revealed what it was like to pull off one of the upsets of the season in the NRRRL.
Not just tough guys, speedsters! Players Australian schoolboys rugby coach wants
The new Australian schools coach knows the type of player he wants to find at the Australian schools rugby championships for his team – and it’s not just tough guys and speedsters.
‘Super powers’ sevens coach wants to see at Australian schools rugby titles
There’s a place for all sizes and shapes in the new Australian sevens squad being selected at the schools rugby championships – and teen tyros with this special trait.
Penrith RL: Streak ends, players told to zip it
The referees sent another clear message, while brotherly instinct delivered in spades. That and more from a massive round 11 of local Penrith footy. Talking points, 30+ photo gallery.
Stunning home of late NSW Premier sold for $3m
The country home of late NSW Premier John Fahey has been sold at a profit in the millions.
Sydney to get ‘New York City-style’ Central Park
Sydney is set to get its own version of the most famous park in the world — New York City’s Central Park.
Is this Australia’s craaaziest home?
Amid some insane homes for sale right now, this ‘Treasure Island home’, which is its own manic slick of the Caribbean, could be Australia’s craaaaaziest home.
Inside Australia’s most viewed home of the past week
One of Adelaide’s best-preserved works of mid-century modern architecture, Dickson House was Australia’s most-viewed home to be auctioned last week – here’s why its auction was cancelled.
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Car crash witnessed by fireys, woman revived at scene
A woman was revived by two first responders who happened to be passing by after her car smashed into a pole and trees in Sydney’s southwest.
Move to stop cop exodus in top brass reshuffle
Commissioner Karen Webb has taken further steps to stop the mass exodus of officers from the force with the introduction of a new senior position and stand-alone command to combat retention rates in a significant shake-up of top brass.
Cop dodges prison over crash which killed beloved father
A serving police officer who killed an elderly bus driver after speeding down a semi rural road has learnt his fate over “the biggest mistake” of his life as the family of the victim speak out.
Homegrown cannabis crops were ‘for back pain’: court
The high price of medicinal marijuana prompted a chronic pain sufferer to grow his own remedy, leading to a ‘sophisticated’ set-up in his suburban home complete with lights, fans and growth tents, a court has heard.
‘Revolutionary’: More rental-only complexes to reshape Parramatta
Two more mammoth apartment complexes are slated for the burgeoning Parramatta skyline and its exploding rent-only market. The additions could also claim the crown for the CBD’s tallest residential buildings.
Targeted against women: Masked creep’s terrifying crime spree
A large-scale manhunt is underway for a “cowardly” assailant who has stalked and attacked a number of women in Sydney’s northwest. The public has been warned not to approach him.
Kokkinakis makes tennis history in two-day epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis saved four match points to breathe life into his Wimbledon campaign — and that was just the beginning of a wild match.
Biden ‘knows’ he may drop out of election race
President Joe Biden admitted privately that he might be unable to ‘salvage’ his campaign, in the first cracks of his resolve to continue fighting after debate disaster.
$1.4b projects that would have eased Sydney’s housing pressure
Shocking new data has uncovered that 11,000 homes were rejected by NSW Planning in refused masterplanned developments across NSW in the past finanical year.
Outspoken MP’s bold statement at ball
Never one to shy away from controversy, Lidia Thorpe arrived in a white gown with a phrase written across it.
Supermarket REDcycle reboot under threat
Supermarkets Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are under pressure to reboot a critical recycling program for Aussie shoppers. Here’s why.
Billionaire Shahin family’s luxury car ATO legal war
A long-running stoush between the Shahin family, who founded OTR convenience stores and the Smokemart chain, over the use of a fleet of 40 luxury cars can be revealed for the first time.
Sinaloa cartel hit with alleged 21kg ice sting in Sydney
A blood thirsty drug cartel linked to mass murder in Mexico has had their operations allegedly disrupted in Sydney. See the photos.
Aussie music star Dean Lewis’ hit song sparks tense legal war
The co-writer of a song that catapulted Dean Lewis to global success, who once fronted the popular band Evermore, is suing a major record label. See why.
Biden ‘weighing’ up ending election race
As Biden staff “freak out”, the President is holding a series of make or break meetings, but he reportedly knows it may not be enough.
Biden ‘knows’ he may drop out of election race
President Joe Biden admitted privately that he might be unable to ‘salvage’ his campaign, in the first cracks of his resolve to continue fighting after debate disaster.
‘Worst fears’: Insane map shows Biden chaos
Democrats are on track for an election bloodbath following Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, according to leaked polling.
How Aussies will vote in UK election
Up to 400,000 eligible Australians are expected to vote in the UK’s general election. See the issues that matter the most to these voters.
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