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School development

A Sydney school, a paddock, and a $123 million question

A plan to build on a block of undeveloped land has ignited debate about education and limits of infrastructure.

  • David Barwell

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Arter Atelier’s choux bun.

In need of a sweet treat? This pastry is a ‘joyous cream-on-your-nose jamboree’

A Harley-riding pastry chef transforms a former pizza shop in Sydney’s south-west into a gallery-like patisserie.

  • Lenny Ann Low
The cost of administering local government elections has soared from $26 million in 2008 to $123 million in 2024.

Why the cost of holding an election in one Sydney council has nearly doubled

As costs of running local government elections soar, one south-west council is grappling with a bill that has ballooned by 90 per cent.

  • Cindy Yin
The five-week spree included buying handbags, alcohol, cigarettes and groceries, as well as a $250 McDonald’s binge.

Carer’s massive spending spree on stolen credit card

The five-week splurge included buying handbags, alcohol, cigarettes and groceries, as well as a $250 McDonald’s binge.

  • Amber Schultz
Foccacia with various toppings.

The light, airy focaccia is worth ‘walking through a hot desert’ for at this beloved bakery

Customers keep flocking to this community-based bakery for its exquisite baked goods including croissants, sweet treats and sourdough.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Rosanna Hashem was sitting outside when the deadly lightning bolt struck on Saturday afternoon.

‘The tree exploded’: Heartbreak over Sydney woman killed in lightning strike

Rosanna Hashem, who owned a popular Sydney cat grooming business, died a day before her 44th birthday.

  • Chris Barrett and Kayla Olaya
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Camden Council

Camden Council: What your candidates said

There are three wards on this council, with voters from each ward selecting three councillors.

Will Clinton and Jessica Greentree saved hard to buy their first home, but then lost money in a scam.

Jess and Will dreamt of buying a home. Then scammers took $49,000

The first home buyers saved and never ordered avocado toast – but their dream became a nightmare, one that’s happening to more and more Australians.

  • Alex Brooks
The “Pride” sign in the centre of Camden was vandalised for the second consecutive year.

‘We are better than this’: Street art vandalism leaves Sydney community reeling

LGBTQ advocates warned attacks on queer people and events were occurring at “alarming rates” after a Pride Month display was wrecked in south-west Sydney.

  • Michael Koziol
The light plane that crashed near Camden Airport in south-west Sydney.

Teen pilot dies in Sydney light plane crash

The 16-year-old boy was piloting a flight school plane when he crashed into fields near Camden Airport.

  • Josefine Ganko