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Major scare as grassfire threatens homes, sparks alert

Emergency crews have got the upper hand on a fire that approached homes in Sydney's southwest, after residents were told it was too late to leave.

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Afternoon Update: Sydney’s hottest August day in seven years; census ‘division’; and a hidden letter in a pillar

Much of Australia’s east baked in temperatures more than 10C above average, with Sydney’s mercury topping 28C

The Guardian - AU

'How does Sydney do it?': Swans flex with AFLW opener

Rewarded with the AFLW season opener after attracting the largest crowds last year, Sydney captain Chloe Molloy says her side will continue to push the bar.

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Swans dismiss venue move as AFL derby final sells out

Callum Mills is aware some fans will miss out on Sydney's qualifying final against GWS after tickets sold out, but is firm on the game staying at the SCG.

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Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Arrest warrants have been issued for the accused leader of Sydney's Alameddine crime gang and an associate for a bungled alleged attempt to kill a rival.

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Copper theft at Cockle Creek delays trains between Sydney and Newcastle

The wires were taken from a signal box on the train line.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney records hottest August day in seven years amid high fire danger from warm, windy weather

The mercury climbs beyond 28 degrees in the harbour city, while fire danger ratings were ‘high’ in Sydney and the Illawarra

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Herald's opinion: Public timeline raises hope for high-speed rail

The government is due to make an investment decision next year.

Newcastle Herald

High-profile Sydney man raped 19-year-old in his home while she was doing an internship with him, court told

The man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to raping five women

The Guardian - AU

Sydney FC embrace Douglas Costa signing hype

Douglas Costa's imminent arrival to Sydney FC has generated an incredible buzz in the change room and Rhyan Grant hopes it translates to the A-League's growth.

AAP

Man found guilty over violent rape in luxury hotel

A man from NSW's north coast has been found guilty of viciously assaulting and raping a woman at the Star Grand after a night out in Sydney in 2022.

AAP

Newcastle-Sydney high-speed rail possible by 2037 as tunnel plan emerges

Up to 100km of the line could travel underground.

Newcastle Herald

Could the Muswellbrook earthquakes be caused by coal mining? Geoscientists explain

On Friday 23 August, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Muswellbrook, New South Wales, shook the state. The earthquake caused local damage and Geoscience Australia received more than 3,600 felt reports, including from Sydney and Canberra, up to 360 kilometres away.

The Conversation

The Sydney Metro is like a futuristic movie where everything is beautiful and peaceful

I was only in this new world an hour or so, but I want to live there now. I don’t want to take the normie train ever again

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Airline ombudsman plan gives hope to passengers but Qantas-Virgin duopoly remains unchallenged

The government’s much-anticipated white paper defers key decisions and passes the buck on the crucial issue of landing slots

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Sydney’s ‘angel of death’ shot dead; Gerard Rennick’s new party plans; and a possible Oasis reunion

Tarek Ayoub, 29, gunned down in what police described as an ‘execution-style murder’ in Parramatta

Newcastle Herald

High Speed Rail Authority drills under Newcastle as project builds steam

Global rail contractors are gathering in Newcastle this week.

The Guardian - AU

Man charged over Sydney stabbing as premier hails bystanders who ‘were able to save someone’s life’

Driver charged with eight offences after allegedly stabbing his partner while driving, leading to car crash in Engadine

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Accused knifeman identified after stabbing rampage

A 58-year-old man accused of stabbing his partner and then allegedly attacking those who came to her aid has been charged with attempted murder and denied bail.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney FC sign former Juventus and Bayern star Douglas Costa in coup for A-League

Sydney FC have landed the former Brazil, Juventus and Bayern Munich star for two seasons in what is their biggest signing since Alessandro Del Piero

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Sydney FC back ex-Juve, Bayern star Costa to deliver

Sydney FC have landed former Brazil, Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa for two seasons and are adamant he can deliver where other marquees haven't.

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Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.

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AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet

Sydney are best placed on the AFL finals starting grid but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes you could throw a blanket over this year's premiership hopefuls.

The Guardian - AU

Four people including police officer injured after car crash and alleged stabbings in Sydney’s south

NSW police allege 57-year-old driver stabbed his partner with box cutter before Engadine collision and then attacked witnesses who came to help

AAP

DV link to 'quite frightening' Sydney stabbing rampage

Four people including a police officer have been wounded after a man allegedly stabbed his partner while driving, before crashing and attacking the others.

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