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Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb

Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.

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Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.

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One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new study

A single street tree can potentially increase an average Sydney house price by A$30,000, our new research shows. This echoes past research showing street trees not only help boost property prices, but offer other benefits, from improved scenery and privacy to increased shade.

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city

The Guardian - AU

Bad Bunny was spotted at the Rusty Rabbit cafe. What other Sydney spots should he hop along to?

From White Rabbit Gallery to carrot sorbet at Cafe Paci, here are some rabbit-adjacent places the superstar should visit as he begins his Australian tour

The Guardian - AU

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.

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‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach

Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Farmer says the coastline south of Sydney airport ‘ticked pretty much every box’

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Highest heritage honour for Mardi Gras parade route

Sydney's Mardi Gras parade route is joining Uluru and the Sydney Opera House on the national heritage list.

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Patients dead as hospital build sparks fungal outbreak

Sydney's largest public hospital admits construction works sparked an outbreak of a fungal infection that left two patients dead and four more sick.

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The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence

An ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).

The Conversation

Man charged with murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney likely ‘no mastermind’, lawyer says

Daniel Stevens and Gerard Andrews denied bail after being charged with alleged murder and kidnapping of 85-year-old

The Guardian - AU

'I didn't understand': Aussie's gold medal hits home

Australia's Winter Olympic gold medallist Cooper Woods has arrived on home soil to a raucous reception at Sydney Airport.

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Greens urge Labor to stop treating children detained in Syria camp like ‘disposable political pawns’ – as it happened

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Kidnapped grandad murdered at rural stronghold: police

Two men have faced court accused of kidnapping and holding an elderly man at a house for up to 40 hours before murdering him, despite having the wrong man.

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Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Carlton are confident Jacob Weitering will be fit to face former teammate Charlie Curnow when the new-look Blues take on Sydney.

Evening Standard

Why the Adelaide Hills should be on your Australia bucket list

Hot pools, chic stays and trendy wineries without the crowds, Katie Strick lays out the case for a visit to Adelaide

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow was let off too easily for jumping ship

The key forward never quite delivered on the promise or hype at Carlton and in the long term the Blues will be better off without his gravitational draw

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'It's BS': Haas reveals why he really joined Souths

Payne Haas says pressing family reasons and a rapport with Wayne Bennett were key reasons for signing with South Sydney as he shed new light on his contract.

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Nightmare case leaves innocent man dead, duo locked up

Police have confirmed a body dumped near a local golf course was that of Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.

The Guardian - AU

Police searching for kidnapped Chris Baghsarian tracked a Toyota to Pitt Town. Then they found human remains

A quiet farming area off Pitt Town Bottoms Road became a major crime scene on Tuesday, as detectives searched for the abducted 85-year-old

The Independent UK

Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings

A federal inquiry has begun into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival

The Independent UK

Human remains found in search for 85-year-old Australian mistakenly kidnapped, police say

Baghsarian, a widower and grandfather, was forcibly taken from his residence on 13 February in a case of mistaken identity

The Independent UK

Maxi Shield death: Australian drag queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race star dies aged 51

Shield shared in September that she had been diagnosed with throat cancer

The Guardian - AU

High-speed train ticket between Newcastle and Sydney to cost $31 for one-hour journey from 2039

Rail line projected to cost taxpayers $61.2bn, with further line to Western Sydney international airport to cost extra $32.4bn

The Conversation

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

The federal government will spend A$230 million towards a high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney, promising the project will be “shovel ready” for a final decision on construction in 2028.

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