Saturday 31 March 2018

Easter delivers kale for the adults, chocolate eggs for the children

Sydney's Catholic archbishop has defended the sanctity of Confession, which he said was threatened today by neglect and attack.
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Fiancee of Eels forward Chad Robinson talks of tragedy on eve of Stay Kind Cup

The fiancee of former Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters forward Chad Robinson, who took his life 16 months ago, has spoken of "the deepest unbearable pain" as she tries to cope with the loss.
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Friday 30 March 2018

60 years on: The migrant ship Skaubryn catches fire in the Indian Ocean

First published in The Sydney Morning Herald on April 8, 1958
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And the winner, by a hare...

National Rabbit hopping championships in Sydney
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Thursday 29 March 2018

A very good Friday in Sydney

A look at the different ways we spent the public holiday.
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Nomads bikies deny 'open warfare' with Finks in Newcastle

Several senior members of the organisation gave evidence in a Sydney court on Thursday.
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ABF descends on $60 million drug exchange at western Sydney warehouse

Three men have been arrested and more than 140 kilograms of MDMA powder has been seized by the Australian Federal Police.
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Wednesday 28 March 2018

Lindt cafe victims Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson awarded for bravery

The two Sydneysiders who lost their lives during the 2014 Lindt cafe siege have been recognised for their bravery.
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The best and worst times to hit the roads around Sydney over Easter

Last year's traffic data reveals the times to avoid this the long weekend as the NRMA warns road works will make congestion even worse at peak times.
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Mardi Gras reveller loses legal battle over claims of police brutality

The NSW District Court ruled officers used 'reasonably necessary force' to arrest Bryn Hutchinson at the Sydney parade five years ago.
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Tuesday 27 March 2018

Sydney psychiatrist banned for telling patient child-sex 'is OK'

Ian De Saxe's registration was cancelled for at least two years for misconduct, including telling the alleged offender "in other countries it is legal".
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Sydney's latte line exposes a city divided

Socioeconomic advantage and disadvantage in Sydney is clearly revealed by new data.
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Real estate agent Chris Polley accused of lying to police found not guilty

A Sydney real estate agent who said he unwittingly leased a property used for criminal activity by a bikie gang has been found not guilty of lying to police.
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Monday 26 March 2018

Woman charged for allegedly throwing drain cleaner at ex-husband

A woman has been charged after allegedly throwing drain cleaner in her ex-husband’s face in Sydney’s west.
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Infrastructure Australia reveals top priorities to fix Sydney's $15 billion congestion problem

"If you can imagine adding two more cities the size of Melbourne or Sydney to Australia by 2047, you'll appreciate the enormity of the challenge."
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Do you live in one of Sydney's '30-minute neighbourhoods'?

The Sydney 30-Minute City index ranks suburbs according to accessibility to jobs, shops, hospitals and schools.
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'Huge relief': NSW government rejects plan for 315 apartments after community opposition

The Planning Department said the developer had failed to attract support for its plan to build a medium density development in Sydney's inner west.
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'Throw them under the bus': CWA bakers divided over scone banner

Serving scones and tea at the Sydney Royal Easter Show has become a tradition for the Country Women’s Association.
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Homeowners find properties in path of future rail, road projects

The owners of 400 homes and a further 640 rural properties in western Sydney have discovered they could one day be acquired for road and rail links.
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Sunday 25 March 2018

Driver charged after fiery western Sydney crash

A man who allegedly fled the scene of a fiery crash in Blacktown that left three passengers in hospital, has been charged.
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Sydney's most vulnerable mothers keep their newborns thanks to program

For months, Kaitlyn was in denial about her pregnancy and using drugs. Then she wanted a termination. Thanks to an unconventional program, that all changed.
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NSW motorists pay 'secret tax' for CTP green slip refund

Sydney drivers are being charged a non-refundable $10 administration fee when applying for a refund for a CTP Green Slip. 
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Live music harassed almost out of existence, inquiry told

Easing planning rules and restrictive liquor laws are key to reviving Sydney's depleted nightlife, critics argue.
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Saturday 24 March 2018

What happens when selfish drivers park in a disabled spaces

The stories of people blocked from being able to use disabled spots in Sydney are heartbreaking while selfish drivers ignore their plight.
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Manhunt continues for two men alleged to have fled fiery accident

Police are searching for two men alleged to have fled the scene of a fiery car accident in north-west Sydney.
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Where Sydney drivers don't give 'two hoots' about disabled parking

Each year 15,000 fines are issued to thoughtless NSW drivers who illegally park in disabled spots.ew data reveals which areas are the worst. 
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NSW rail and train workers reach new pay agreement

Another public transport crisis has been averted after Sydney and NSW Trains workers vote to accept their latest enterprise deal.
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Top lawyer sacked over sexual harassment but still on Sydney FC board

Peter Paradise was dismissed on Saturday morning following an investigation into three sexual harassment complaints against him.
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Friday 23 March 2018

La Boheme on Sydney harbour

La Boheme on Sydney harbour
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60 years on: the Cahill Expressway, a "striking symbol of Sydney's maturity"

First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 25 March, 1958
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Thursday 22 March 2018

Sydney mum who could barely afford coffee wins $20 million Powerball

The woman said she could now afford a whole cafe after her lottery win.
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New Waratah trains finally signal end to Sydney's 'sweat sets'

Even the Premier is hoping it's the "last we ever see" of the S-Set trains.
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Wednesday 21 March 2018

Woman charged over murder of Bankstown lawyer Ho Ledinh

A 35-year-old woman from Liverpool was arrested earlier this month and appeared before a Sydney court on Wednesday.
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Tuesday 20 March 2018

Two people shot, man arrested after shooting at Bidwill home

Police believe the western Sydney shooting was a targeted attack.
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Monday 19 March 2018

Sydney woman 'likely psychotic' when shot dead by police: court

Courtney Topic, 22, was shot dead less than a minute after police confronted her in the Hungry Jack's car park at Hoxton Park.
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Saturday 17 March 2018

Shots fired into house in Sydney's south-west

A black sedan was seen speeding away from the home soon after the house was sprayed with bullets.
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Friday 16 March 2018

Reforms needed to prevent western Sydney becoming 'a sanctuary for spivs'

Huge population growth in western Sydney and the development of Western Sydney Airport necessitates the need for radical local government reform to ensure the "string of dysfunction" exhibited by the former Auburn council and the exploits of its former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer and others are not repeated, a new discussion paper says.
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Thursday 15 March 2018

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney

ASEAN Summit in Sydney
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Wednesday 14 March 2018

Accused Sydney pedophile remains on bail

The first alleged member of a pedophile ring accused of terrorising vulnerable children at a western Sydney school four decades ago will remain on bail after the DPP failed in its bid to put him behind bars.
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Tuesday 13 March 2018

Girl, 6, critical after being hit by van in south-west Sydney

A girl suffered critical head injuries in a collision on The Horsley Drive on Tuesday.
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Sunday 11 March 2018

Credit card payments for trips expanded across ferries, light rail

Passengers on Sydney's ferries and light rail can now use credit cards and smart phones and watches to pay for trips.
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Saturday 10 March 2018

Sydney's billion-dollar pokie-fuelled building boom

The biggest clubs in NSW are in the grip of a pokie-fuelled development binge, building luxury beachside apartments, office towers and theatres.
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Father stabbed to death at Dharruk home while girlfriend watches on

A stabbing in a western Sydney home has left a father dead while three assailants remain on the run.
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Friday 9 March 2018

Man charged after allegedly fleeing from fatal truck crash on M1

A man will face court after allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal crash on the M1 at Mount White, about an hour's drive north of Sydney, on Friday afternoon.
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Two teens attacked and robbed near Rouse Hill shopping centre

Two teenage boys were assaulted and robbed near a shopping centre in Rouse Hill in Sydney's north-west on Friday night.
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Elderly man, 88, injured in Sydney hit-and-run

An 88-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital following a hit-and-run in Sydney's west.
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Child immunisation rates at record high, but gaps among Sydney's suburbs

Child vaccination rates in NSW have climbed to record levels with more than 93 per cent of one-year-olds and five-year-olds fully immunised.
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Power move: Why this Sydney private school is suiting up its girls

Santa Sabina College joins just a handful of non-government schools across the city that allow female students to wear pants. 
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Sydney Tower's Skywalk shut for probe into woman's fatal plunge

The woman is believed to have undone her safety harness before she plunged from the top of Sydney's tallest building.
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Thursday 8 March 2018

Sydney Airport chaos after 'technical issue' leaves passengers stranded

Passengers at the international and domestic terminals were left stranded, reportedly after a power outage.
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Wednesday 7 March 2018

Sydney train travelling at 35km/h moments before hitting safety buffer

The findings into the crash at Richmond station two months ago are contained in a preliminary report
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'Seems improper': Sydney mayor may refer planning delay to ICAC

The proposed rezoning of an industrial estate in Sydney's inner west has attracted widespread opposition.
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Sydney Trains cuts services to reduce chance of network meltdown

About 94 train services a week will be cut from Monday as part of what the rail operator describes as a tweak to the timetable.
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Tuesday 6 March 2018

Two women injured in inner west break and enter

Three men are on the run after an aggravated break and enter in Sydney’s inner west on Wednesday.
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Monday 5 March 2018

Man arrested after several women allegedly assaulted on the Bay Run

A man has been arrested over the alleged assault of several women on the popular Bay Run in Sydney's inner west.
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'Like the Swans and the Giants': Taronga Zoo challenges rival in court

Taronga Zoo says a proposed second zoo in western Sydney should not be able to call itself "Sydney Zoo" because it is too far west of central Sydney.
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Sunday 4 March 2018

Six teens charged over aggravated robbery spree around Sydney

Six teens, aged between 15 and 19, have been arrested following the alleged crime spree.
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A day in the life of the Haywood family of Erskine Park

Your average weekday in the Haywoods' western Sydney home.
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Here are 26 differences between Sydney's east and west

When it comes to Sydney's perennial east vs west rivalry, there are plenty of opinions and stereotypes. And then there are facts.
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Tale of two Sydneys

Sydney, 2018. Population: soon to be 5.64 million people, in 658 suburbs spread out over 12,368 square kilometres. Despite constant high rankings in international indexes which measure "liveability", strip back the pretty postcard view of our harbour city and those of us who live here know it is the best of cities, and it is the worst of cities. Worst when it comes to negotiating its road traffic and public transport system. Worst when it comes to affordability and comparative cost-of-living too.
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From ship to shore: innovative modular housing comes to Sydney's west

A four-storey apartment block is being built at Guildford by bolting together what look like shipping containers.
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Tale of two Sydneys

Two families. One city. How different is life in east and western Sydney?
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A day in the life of the Ruys family, Randwick

Your average weekday in the Ruys' eastern Sydney home.
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Saturday 3 March 2018

Sydney still glittering the morning after Mardi Gras

The Mardi Gras parade might be over, but Sydney streets were still sparkling early on Sunday morning.
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'Too much of a risk': Heidi's losing battle with Sydney's selfish drivers

Residents and councils have little power to prevent vehicles illegally blocking their driveways.
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi-Gras 2018

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi-Gras 2018
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Friday 2 March 2018

From jail cell to celebration: Mardi Gras comes out of the shadows

Saturday night will be a far cry from the bleak winter's night in 1978 when several hundred Sydneysiders first paraded down Oxford Street.
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Law of the jungle: Taronga sues rival over 'Sydney Zoo' name

Taronga Zoo in leafy Mosman claims a second zoo in western Sydney is too far from the CBD to call itself Sydney Zoo, and visitors will be confused.
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Man charged over cruise ship fight sparked by toilet queue

The P&O cruise ship had to return to Sydney so police could remove seven people on board.
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From cell block to celebration: the history of Sydney's Mardi Gras

First parade starts with a morning street protest then a late-night street party/parade as Sydney's contribution to the international Gay Solidarity Celebrations, in honour of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York.
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Thursday 1 March 2018

Man arrested for Star Casino arson attacks

A man is being questioned over several arson attacks around inner Sydney including The Star Casino and a McDonald's.
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Here are 26 differences between Sydney's east and west

When it comes to Sydney's perennial east vs west rivalry, there are plenty of opinions and stereotypes. And then there are facts.
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Arson suspected after fires at The Star casino, Stanmore McDonalds: police

A man is assisting police after a series of fires around Sydney overnight.
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Sydney ferry network needs fine-tuning as more services come on board

Sydney’s waterways are so diverse – a ferry that can pass the heads on the way to Manly can’t go down the shallow waters of the Parramatta River, or navigate the narrow coves of the inner harbour.
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