Episodes

  • Sydney: Messi leads Argentina to World Cup win as Europe faces deadly heatwave | June 23

    Sydney: Messi leads Argentina to World Cup win as Europe faces deadly heatwave | June 23
    Jun 22 2026
    Sydney authorities seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth $816 million from a Greater Western Sydney property, while H5 avian flu spreads across NSW. A Sydney church service provided closure to a sexual abuse victim, and AI-driven canine cancer treatment shows promise for human medicine.
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    1 min
  • Sydney: Sydney schools face rising discipline challenges as suspensions hit 30,000 an... | June 22

    Sydney: Sydney schools face rising discipline challenges as suspensions hit 30,000 an... | June 22
    Jun 21 2026
    Sydney schools face growing behavior issues with over 30,000 suspensions last year, while a violent fight on a school bus sparks safety concerns. A shark attack survivor and a damning racial bias report in a teen’s death investigation highlight critical community and justice issues.
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    2 mins
  • Sydney: Teen killed in car crash had just left Socceroos Fed Square party | June 21

    Sydney: Teen killed in car crash had just left Socceroos Fed Square party | June 21
    Jun 20 2026
    Sydney's Local Wire covers a fatal multi-vehicle crash near Fed Square involving 17-year-old Cesare Liberatore, an investigation into excessive policing at Oxford Street LGBTQIA+ venues, and the bail denial of two Newcastle brothers accused of rioting. The episode also highlights the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup 2026 victory over Sweden.
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    2 mins
  • Sydney: Sydney workers brace for industrial action as major labor disputes loom | June 20

    Sydney: Sydney workers brace for industrial action as major labor disputes loom | June 20
    Jun 19 2026
    Sydney's latest episode covers the looming strike in Australia's iron ore industry, chaos at Fed Square during the World Cup, and the start of demolition at Waterloo public housing. It also addresses concerns over music education in NSW and the NRL's Newcastle Knights' crucial win.
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    2 mins
  • Sydney: Snowy 2.0 project faces delays as auditors question completion timeline. | June 19

    Sydney: Snowy 2.0 project faces delays as auditors question completion timeline. | June 19
    Jun 18 2026
    Sydney's Local Wire update covers concerns over the Snowy 2.0 hydro-electric project delays, a tragic inquest into Biddy Porter's 2020 death involving early onset schizophrenia, and a legal case where a woman who set her friend on fire lost her appeal for a reduced sentence. The episode also touches on Qantas' Project Sunrise and its potential impact on long-haul travel.
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    2 mins
  • Sydney: Critical weather gap risks toddler's safety in outback NSW | June 18

    Sydney: Critical weather gap risks toddler's safety in outback NSW | June 18
    Jun 17 2026
    Sydney's Local Wire update highlights dangerous weather forecasting gaps in NSW’s outback after a toddler’s leg injury during a storm, plus a tragic pram fatality sparking calls for safer roads. The episode also covers housing shortages impacting residents like Lynette and new workplace laws affecting remote work flexibility.
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    1 min
  • Sydney: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with France vs. Senegal and Iraq vs. Norway | June 17

    Sydney: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off with France vs. Senegal and Iraq vs. Norway | June 17
    Jun 16 2026
    Sydney's Local Wire episode covers the FIFA World Cup matches involving France and Senegal, NSW Police watchdog's call for urgent review of Triple Zero after Lindy Lucena's case, and the Bureau of Meteorology's El Niño declaration. It also touches on the Biddy Porter inquest and US-Israel tensions over Hezbollah.
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    1 min
  • Sydney: Sydney shark attack victim fights for life after brutal attack | June 16

    Sydney: Sydney shark attack victim fights for life after brutal attack | June 16
    Jun 15 2026
    Sydney's Local Wire update covers a shark attack on Coogee Beach involving Leah Stewart, a suspected murder-suicide near Concord, and rising thefts in Melbourne with homeowners installing bollards and bulletproof glass. The episode also discusses the impact of the Victoria Pass closure on Sydney's highways and highlights key FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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    1 min