A major event on the Mardi Gras calendar has been cancelled over asbestos concerns at the park at which it was due to be held on Sunday. The City of Sydney has announced that Fair Day will no longer be going ahead due to advice from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) about possible asbestos contamination … Read more
A wild afternoon electrical storm has hit parts of Western Sydney dumping hail, downing trees and sparking a fire as wild weather batters Australia’s east coast. In Victoria, a storm has knocked out power to half a million customers. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Intense electrical storm causes chaos throughout Sydney. Watch the latest news and … Read more
Asbestos has been found at more sites across Sydney — including at three popular parks. Members of the public were able to continue using one of the parks on Tuesday, even though authorities knew it contained the most dangerous type of asbestos. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sydney asbestos crisis worsens as more public sites exposed. … Read more
Homelessness is increasing in hotspots where rents are also on the rise, prompting calls for increased funding for support services and more public housing. Half the people seeking help for homelessness in NSW are not receiving it due to underfunded services, the head of a peak agency for homelessness has warned. “NSW’s housing crisis is … Read more
Three people have been taken to hospital following a suspected stabbing at a Sydney CBD pub. Police were called to the Civic Hotel on the corner of Goulburn and Pitt streets following reports of a concern for welfare. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sydney CBD stabbing attack Watch the latest news and stream for free on … Read more
A group of teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stealing a car and driving it from the Central Coast to Sydney’s west in a high-speed police chase. Five teenagers were arrested on Sunday night in Toongabbie, in Sydney’s west, after allegedly speeding there from the Central Coast in a stolen Mercedes. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
The family of a woman who was brutally attacked by a dog in Sydney’s southwest have revealed she has spent the past week recovering in intensive care. Lynda Watson, 51, was mauled by a French mastiff at a Condell Park home last Tuesday. Bystanders attempted to help, but when unsuccessful, police were forced to use … Read more
A Sydney dad has exposed what he describes as “serious” dangers hidden in his local park. Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton went to his local park in Camperdown about 4pm on a recent 33C day to check the temperature of the equipment, using an infrared thermometer. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Parents warned about danger … Read more
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A woman has reportedly gone into labour during a Pink concert in Sydney overnight. Fans posted videos and photos on social media during a Pink concert at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park on Friday night with the exciting news. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman goes into labour in front of thousands of Pink fans. Watch … Read more
