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Sydney Stabbing Rampage Highlights Systemic Failures

In Sydney, Australia, on April 13, 2024, Joel Cauchi, a man with schizophrenia, killed six and injured ten others in a stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction; Police Inspector Amy Scott, the first responder, shot Cauchi, aided by two civilians.

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Lone Officer Stops Sydney Stabbing Spree

A 40-year-old schizophrenic man stabbed 16 people, killing six, at Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction on April 13, 2024; a lone police officer shot and killed the attacker after he charged, preventing further deaths; two civilians bravely but unsuccessfully attempted to stop the attacker before polic...

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Sydney Council Opposes $880 Million Apartment Proposal

Inner West Council is fighting Deicorp's $880 million plan to build 1185 apartments in Five Dock, citing overshadowing of nearby houses and increased traffic, while Deicorp highlights the project's location near future metro stations and compliance with state incentives for affordable housing.

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Sydney Mother Abducted, Found Dead

On Thursday night in Bankstown, Sydney, five masked men abducted a 45-year-old woman after attacking her and her son with a baseball bat; her body was found in a burnt-out car in Beverly Hills, while her critically injured son is in the ICU.

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Sydney Grandmother Killed in Drive-by Shooting

A 65-year-old grandmother, Kim Duncan, was killed in a drive-by shooting at her Ambarvale home in Sydney on Monday night; three gunmen remain at large.

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Sydney Rents Surge Amid Housing Shortage

Sydney's rental market experienced a surge in prices year-on-year to March 2024, with median house rents reaching $775 and units $725 per week, driven by a housing shortage; however, some premium areas saw rent decreases.

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2024 Archibald Prize Reflects Australia's Changing Face

The 2024 Archibald Prize, held at the Art Gallery of NSW, features a more diverse range of artists and subjects than in previous years, reflecting societal changes and new leadership within the gallery; however, the overall quality is uneven.

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Sydney's Anzac Day: Record Crowds and Alcohol Sales

On Anzac Day 2024, Sydney saw massive crowds at the Dawn Service and subsequent pub celebrations in The Rocks, with alcohol sales doubling compared to the previous year, leading to increased deployment of liquor inspectors and police to manage potential risks.

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Sydney Kidnapping: Woman Found Dead, Son Critically Injured

Five men violently attacked a 45-year-old woman and her sons in their Bankstown home on Thursday night, kidnapping the woman, who was later found dead in a burnt-out car, while her eight-year-old son was severely injured. Police are investigating the motive.

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Police Hunt Suspect After Sexual Assault of Elderly Woman in Merrylands

Police in Sydney are investigating the sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman in Merrylands after a man offered to help her with her shopping, then forced his way into her home on Tuesday; the suspect is described as having fair skin, dark hair, and a slight beard, wearing a black shirt with white p...

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NSW Building Defects Cost Taxpayers \$700 Million Annually

In NSW, Australia, defective waterproofing is the leading cause of \$700 million in annual building defect costs, impacting homeowners through expensive repairs and increased strata fees; the government is responding with increased enforcement and legislative changes, but compliance remains a challe...

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Moore Park Golf Course Halving Plan Sparks Political Turf War

The NSW government plans to halve the Moore Park golf course to create a 20-hectare park by mid-2026, sparking a conflict with a golf collective proposing an alternative recreational zone; the Coalition pledged $1 million to support the collective.

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