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

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

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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.

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