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Unable to find public transport home, Audrey Griffin began a walk that ended in tragedy.

Adrian Torrens had been threatening to kill his ex: Hours later, he would instead kill a complete stranger

Many who live on the Central Coast say one simple, affordable thing could have protected Audrey Griffin.

  • Jordan Baker and Riley Walter

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NSLHD board opposes the rezoning of lot 4b for building of Herbert Street precinct.

They wanted a hospital upgrade. A 62-storey apartment tower is proposed instead

The sale of prime public land next to Royal North Shore Hospital has drawn fierce opposition from the community and the hospital’s board, documents reveal.

  • Angus Thomson
Composite index image of: Val McDermott, Vernetar and Rayeleene O’Hehir, and Jenny Tuita

More women come forward with stories of abuse inside girls’ homes

NSW is the only state that has not held an inquiry or offered redress to survivors of abuse inside its institutions. Survivors say it is long overdue.

  • Angus Thomson
Australian Ballet dancers Joseph Romancewicz and Belle Urwin in a rehearsal room at the Sydney Opera House. Telstra Let’s Dance provides rare opportunities for country kids to learn directly from The Australian Ballets talented artists and go behind the scenes of life as a professional ballet dancer, an opportunity rarely given to kids in regional areas. Sydney. April 24, 2025. Photo: Louise Kennerley

‘Take down the walls’: The innovative program bringing ballet to the bush

Hundreds of children in regional Australia will have the opportunity to learn from the Australian Ballet’s teachers and dancers.

  • Cindy Yin
INK Article ID: p5lt2x Liberal candidate for Bradfield Gisele Kapterian and Teal candidate for Bradfield Nicolette Boele, pictured, during a debate ahead of the federal election held at North Shore Synagogue in Lindfield, Sydney on April 22, 2025. Photo: Thomas Wielecki

North shore teal distances herself from allegedly antisemitic posts

Bradfield independent Nicolette Boele, who was debating Liberal rival Gisele Kapterian, said a former campaign volunteer published the comments on social media.

  • Penry Buckley
The stakes are high, and the swing is on in safe seats held by Labor ministers.

Hostile and deeply divided: In south-west Sydney, it’s an election campaign like never before

Harnessing anger over Gaza, independents are posing an unprecedented threat to Labor in heartland seats.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Kayla Olaya
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Apartment owners Ian Thackeray and Rebecca Kaiser during the walkthrough for the Rochford apartments in Erskineville.

The Sydney apartments that no one ever wants to leave

These inner west units are designed to feel like standalone homes. Little wonder it is hard to buy in.

  • Julie Power
Last-minute availability at the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage at Reflections Norah Head, on the Central Coast.

Left Easter plans late? Nine ideas for a quick getaway or staying put

Whether you’re staying in Sydney or keen to get out of town, the Easter holidays are yours for the exploring – even if you’ve left it to the last minute.

  • Riley Wilson
Players on the newly opened real tennis court at the Cheltenham Recreation Club in Sydney.

The 800-year-old sport that could be the next pickleball

Real tennis, Henry VIII’s favourite sport, is playable at only 50 courts worldwide, now including one in Sydney. Here’s how you can have a hit.

  • Penry Buckley
Main Range walk.

This new alpine walk crosses Australia’s highest suspension bridge

The new Snowies Alpine Walk takes hiking to even greater heights, and there’s one peak that everyone wants on their hiking resumé.

  • Andrew Bain

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