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Paul Gallanos who kayaks every morning on Cooks River is concerned that rising water levels is causing the disappearance of an island. 30 August 2024 Photo: Janie Barrett

This iconic Sydney island is sinking – but no one wants to help

A tiny sandy bar sitting in the creek that flows between Tempe and Wolli Creek has occupied a unique place in the region’s cultural and environmental history. But Fatima Island’s days are numbered.

  • Maya Lama

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Karim Eldehaibi was killed in a car accident on Friday night.

‘Our hearts are breaking’: Driver killed in horror crash identified

Tributes have flowed for 20-year-old Karim Eldehaibi after he was killed in a two-car crash at Tempe on Friday.

  • Anthony Segaert
A woman was killed after being hit by bus in Sydney’s inner west.

Woman killed after being hit by bus in Sydney’s inner west

The male driver of the bus escaped uninjured but was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for mandatory blood and alcohol testing.

  • Sarah Keoghan
Danish musician Mads Langer performs to an audience in socially distanced cars.

Drive in and let the music play – then flash your headlights to applaud

From empty venues to car parks and home studios, artists are performing in new and creative ways – and audiences are loving it.

  • Greg Callaghan
Column 8 granny dinkus

There's nothing wrong with Tempe Station!

And more goodwill from the Zoom zone.

The Marian Street Theatre for Young People has moved online amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'This is a time to be flexible': Children's activities go online in virus lockdown

Cutting back on children's extracurricular commitments seems like an obvious response to the coronavirus pandemic, but there may be no need.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Glenn Redmayne at Tempe station, where the access ramp is soon to be closed.

One step too many: Tempe Station ramp to be saved

Transport Minister Andrew Constance has intervened to save a ramp at Tempe Station.

  • Jacob Saulwick
Glenn Redmayne at Tempe Station, where the access ramp is soon to be closed.

'The only people who benefit are stair enthusiasts': Sydney Trains ramp closure angers passengers

Glenn Redmayne has lived around Tempe Station for about 15 years – it has only been for the past couple of months that he has had access to the rail network.

  • Jacob Saulwick
Track work planned for weekend of Sydney to the Gong bike ride

Track work planned for weekend of Sydney to the Gong bike ride

Many riders use the train network to travel to the stating point with their cycles or return home at the end.

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It’s hard to believe you’re still in Sydney at this sunny, happy Bavarian clubhouse

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