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Critical infrastructure in Western Sydney missing as funding plan comes to ends

Ten years and billions of dollars later, advocate says Western Sydney infrastructure still missing Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 8:42am In short: A representative of community group Leppington Progress Association is urging for key infrastructure upgrades in Western Sydney. Advocates are calling on the Commonwealth to work with the state government and local councils to develop a new 10-year plan. Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car says the NSW government is "investing record amounts to close this gap".

ABC Australia 6d ago

Man dies in max security prison after driving ute into police station

A man has died in a maximum security prison after driving his ute into a Western NSW police station. Donny Hobbs was denied bail after the incident at Mudgee Police Station last Friday, where police say he narrowly missed officers and a civilian. Corrective Services and NSW Police are investigating the death.

ABC Australia 7d ago

Police beat a woman in a Sydney street. Their own camera captured their cruelty

Jodi Knott suffered 'gratuitous cruelty' at the hands of police. Her family wants the public to see what they did Sun 31 May 2026 at 5:06am The shaky video on the laptop shows a naked woman crouching under a tree by a Western Sydney street, experiencing a psychotic episode. Plain-clothes NSW police officer Senior Constable Nathan Black puts on blue surgical gloves.

ABC Australia 10d ago

Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast: Is there a better way?

Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast: Is there a better way? Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Climate change is exacerbating rainfall, flooding and sea-level rises in coastal and low-lying areas. During the past few years, disastrous floods have swept through Lismore in New South Wales, Northern Queensland, and the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Phys.org 11d ago

NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation

NSW Police flags move to mandatory use of body-worn cameras after Four Corners investigation Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm In short: Officers using a police power will be obliged to immediately start recording using body-worn cameras, under operating changes flagged by NSW Police. It comes after a Four Corners investigation revealed a number of disturbing cases of police brutality since 2020. The change will bring NSW into line with all other Australian states except for WA, which maintains a...

ABC Australia 8d ago

Live: Piastri starts Monaco GP seventh, Ferrari boss returns from hospital

live F1 live Monaco Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri starts seventh with Kimi Antonelli on pole Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts tonight's Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, as the teenager aims to continue his impressive run. Australia's Oscar Piastri will need a mighty performance to match his podium triumphs of the past two years, starting seventh on the grid. Meanwhile, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has returned to the F1 paddock after being hospitalised on Saturday.

ABC Australia 3d ago

Western Sydney International Airport opening date announced

Opening date for passengers at Western Sydney International Airport announced Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 10:06pm In short: Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on October 25. Jetstar will operate the airport's first commercial passenger flight with an Airbus A320 jetting off to the Gold Coast. A metro line was supposed to open at the same time as the airport, but NSW Premier Chris Minns has said it could be delayed until 2028.

ABC Australia 1d ago

Plan for Stars and Renegades to merge in BBL shake-up

Cricket Victoria plans to merge the Stars and Renegades into one 'Melbourne' team. The governing body will then aim to sell its second BBL licence to a private investor. The shake-up is subject to approval of Cricket Australia's plans to allow a phased sale of stakes in BBL clubs by state associations.

ABC Australia 8d ago

Live: Carpenter wins 100th cap as Matildas take on Mexico

live Live updates: Matildas vs Mexico, international friendly in Newcastle The Matildas are back in action in Newcastle, taking on 28th-ranked Mexico in the first of two international friendly matches. Ellie Carpenter will make her 100th appearance for the Matildas and will captain the side. Follow all the action in our live blog.

ABC Australia 4d ago

Farm profits to dive by 70 per cent as drought and costs bite

ABARES report predicts broadacre farm profits will drop by 70 per cent Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 11:55am In short: ABARES is forecasting a fall of 21 per cent in winter crop production across Australia. Farm profits are likely to be significantly lower due to high prices for fuel and fertiliser What's next? Welcome rain has fallen across some affected areas in recent days, and many farmers remain positive about the future.

ABC Australia 8d ago