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