Man in a latex mask: Police CCTV appeal after firearms robbery
Police have released CCTV footage of a man clad in a latex mask after an arsenal of firearms were stolen from a Chipping Norton home.
NSW
New taskforce to probe Northern Beaches Hospital buyback
The management of the Northern Beaches Hospital will be the subject of an urgent investigation, after the Minns government launched a taskforce to examine the hospital’s “disastrous” public-private partnership with embattled private operator Healthscope.
‘Bendys’ are back to help ease public bus woes
Good news for frustrated commuters on the northern beaches with ‘bendy’ buses making a comeback to help ease waiting times and reduce cancelled services
Federal Labor vows to save Olympic velodrome if re-elected
A re-elected Albanese government will bail out the Sydney Olympic velodrome and provide $2.5 million for upgrades after cycling bosses pleaded for support from both major parties. Without the funding package, the facility will close and leave NSW as the only state in Australia without an indoor velodrome.
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This Sydney suburb is losing workers – and housing is to blame
The Northern Beaches is being starved of nurses, bus drivers, teachers and cops who can’t afford to live near their work. It’s a story repeated across Sydney, but now calls are mounting to set aside more homes for the people who keep our city running.
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Charlotte living through lives she saves: Parents’ tireless mission
Matt and Kelly O’Brien said losing their 12-year-old Charlotte to suicide caused ‘unimaginable heartbreak’ which the family is now “channelling” to help other children suffering at the hands of bullies.
Libs chocolate stunt leaves locals sour
Scott Yung said he asked parents’ permission before handing out chocolates to kids. Locals say that is not true.
Caravan park win overshadowed by ‘racist’ comments
Residents facing eviction from a caravan park have won a 12-month reprieve, but celebrations were marred after a councillor described Indigenous community members as “flame throwers” and “boomerangs”.
‘Family fun’: Kinder Easter Trail launches at Sydney Zoo
This Easter holidays, Aussie families will have the chance to hop into a sweet adventure at one of Sydney’s most iconic hotspots.
Going Aussie to be money spinner for Star
Come in spinner – the new owner of The Star wants to bring back two-up has vowed to turn the Sydney casino’s focus from Asian whales to Aussie locals.
Coalition warns of Labor Greens $90b super tax bomb
A Labor Greens alliance would deliver a $90 billion per year superannuation “tax bomb” on young Australians by the time they retired, the Coalition has claimed.
‘My own country’: Protesters try to block Price from town hall
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price had to be escorted by police into a town hall event after she was met with local Indigenous protesters who said her presence caused ‘angst and distress’ to the community. SEE HOW THE DAY UNFOLDED
Five inmates, prison officer injured in jailhouse brawl
Three prisoners have been taken to hospital, a prison officer injured and various weapons seized by police following a violent jail house brawl on Friday.
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