Sydney’s inner west light rail has been shut down for up to 18 months after cracking was found in all 12 vehicles.

Childcare waiting lists are growing longer as working parents flock back to the office – but many centres are now struggling to find staff due to “no jab, no job’’ rules.

Authorities have taken the dramatic step of ordering a Sydney nightclub to shut after its patrons got so drunk they ended up in a brawl and a police officer was punched in the face.

And in sport, former State of Origin stars, ex-million dollar players and NRL hopefuls headline a list of players who have just weeks to prove ­themselves as first graders.

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