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Sydney News - Greater Sydney Updates for Sydney, Parramatta & Penrith NSW Today - ExtraLocal Sydney

Sydney News - Greater Sydney Updates for Sydney, Parramatta & Penrith NSW Today - ExtraLocal Sydney

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  • Illegal Tobacco Bust, Parramatta Light Rail Update, School Sleep-ins & Chinatown Icon Returns | Sydney News Morning Edition | January 30, 2026

    Illegal Tobacco Bust, Parramatta Light Rail Update, School Sleep-ins & Chinatown Icon Returns | Sydney News Morning Edition | January 30, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Sydney local news morning update for January 30, 2026. Happy Friday! We start your day with a massive police raid in the north-west that shut down a multi-million dollar illegal cigarette operation. We also look at the latest plans for the Parramatta Light Rail, which is now being split into two sections to manage delays.

    In education news, one prestigious Sydney school is shaking up the nine-to-three tradition by letting students sleep in on Wednesdays. Plus, we have the best news for foodies in Haymarket—a beloved institution with famous ceiling grapes has finally reopened its doors.

    Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news, culture, and community updates.
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    3 mins
  • Triple Murder Manhunt Update, Uber Scam Warning, Hidden Waterways & Tennis Wins | Sydney News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026

    Triple Murder Manhunt Update, Uber Scam Warning, Hidden Waterways & Tennis Wins | Sydney News Evening Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Sydney local news evening update for January 29, 2026. As the sun sets on your Thursday, we wrap up the major stories impacting our city and state.

    In this edition, we have a chilling update on the manhunt for a fugitive wanted over a triple murder, with new CCTV footage surfacing from just hours before the incident. We also issue a warning to Sydneysiders regarding a sophisticated scam involving a rideshare driver who allegedly swindled a passenger out of their life savings.

    On a lighter note, could digging up Sydney's lost creeks be the secret to cooling down the city? We look at the proposal to "daylight" our hidden waterways. Plus, we check in on the controversial "two-door" apartment complex proposed for Mosman and celebrate some Aussie success down at the tennis.

    Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news and community updates.
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    3 mins
  • Council Boss Fraud Charges, Mystery Ships Off Coast, Rugby Star Stays | Sydney News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026

    Council Boss Fraud Charges, Mystery Ships Off Coast, Rugby Star Stays | Sydney News Noon Edition | January 29, 2026
    Jan 29 2026

    Sydney local news noon update for January 29, 2026. We are halfway through your Thursday, and we have fresh headlines to keep you in the loop across the Harbour City.

    In this edition, we cover breaking news regarding a former council boss charged with a massive fraud scheme involving over a million dollars of public money. We also look at why Tabcorp has been hit with a fine regarding its treatment of problem gamblers.

    If you have looked out to sea from the eastern suburbs today, you might have seen two giant ships floating off the coast—we explain exactly what they are doing there. Plus, we have a celebrity chef sighting at the Sydney Fish Market and some genuinely good news about electricity prices falling across New South Wales.

    Finally, a big win for Rugby Australia as they secure a young star on a historic contract. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news and community updates.
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    4 mins
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