Police are searching for a group of men after shots were allegedly fired into a house in Sydney's south-west overnight. Officers were called around 2.30am on Sunday about a fire and found a car alight in the driveway of a home on Shoreline Road, Moorebank. Shots were reportedly fired into the house shortly after the car was set alight. Seven children aged between three and 10, along with a 32-year-old woman, were inside. No one was injured. Unidentified males fled in a white vehicle before police arrived.
A 22-year-old man was stabbed in the chest in Liverpool, in Sydney's west, at about 5.40am on Sunday. Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital, where he is listed in a serious but stable condition. Police have not made any arrests in connection with the attack. Investigations are continuing, and further details about what led to the incident have not yet been confirmed.
Parramatta Lanes is bringing food, music, art and cultural experiences to the streets and laneways of Parramatta. Councillor Sreeni Pillamarri has encouraged residents and visitors to explore the city and support local businesses. In a social media post, he described the event as a celebration of creativity, cultural diversity and local businesses. He invited families and visitors from across Western Sydney and beyond to attend. He also congratulated the organisers, businesses, artists, performers and volunteers involved.
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Sydney’s Southwest Metro will open on 30 October, extending the line from Sydenham to Bankstown. The 66-kilometre route will include stops such as Marrickville, Canterbury, and Lakemba, replacing the old T3 heavy-rail line. Transport for NSW says the new Metro will carry 50 per cent more passengers and provide faster trips, with trains running every four minutes during peak times. Premier Chris Minns and Transport Minister John Graham have thanked commuters for their patience during the delays. Further extensions to the line are in early planning stages.
Lifeguards will return to Lake Parramatta this weekend as the summer swimming season opens in Western Sydney. Patrols will run on weekends until 29 November, then daily from that date. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cameron MacLean urged swimmers to stay within the designated area and keep children close. A solar-powered buoy named Sunny measures water temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen, and helps detect blue-green algae. Visitors can check water quality on the council website before swimming.
Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a jury he wanted to tell the truth and do the right thing for the families of the couple he is accused of killing. He has pleaded not guilty to murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas host Luke Davies at Baird's Paddington home in February 2024, and is arguing self-defence. In a phone call to a police helpline, he claimed he had suffered trauma and had been severely bullied by NSW Police officers. In a statement to police, he alleged a friend, known in court as Elizabeth Kennedy, urged him to hide the bodies.
Brendon and Emma Reynolds have put the historic Junee Hotel on the market so they can move closer to family. The couple took over the lease in 2023 and later bought the property, restoring its rooms, bathrooms and bar. They have added community events, including a singles night that Emma says led to five relationships. Emma criticised government taxes on regional pubs and staffing rules that limit backpacker workers. The couple plan to live in the hotel while a sale progresses, which they say can take six to 12 months.
Blacktown pilot Aglaya Papadokokolakis flew the first commercial aircraft out of Western Sydney International Airport on Sunday. She said the milestone was a career highlight, launching operations in her home region. Her father is also a pilot, and she encouraged young women to pursue aviation despite its male-dominated reputation. The airport opened after about eight years of construction and is set to run around the clock. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially opened it at a Sunday morning ceremony, and its first international flight arrived on Monday.
As part of Small Business Month in October, three New England and North Coast businesses are being highlighted. Steve Shaw runs GH Innovations in Thrumster, helping local firms attract customers through online search and sales improvement. Di Wade runs Rawspice Boutique in South West Rocks, offering independent fashion and lifestyle products. Meagan Hudson and Rory Taylor run Beardy Downs in Emmaville, making small-batch tallow and beeswax products through BD Collection.
Drivers travelling between Armidale and the coast on Waterfall Way should allow extra time from Monday, 26 October, to Sunday, 8 November. Transport for NSW says a string of maintenance jobs and projects may cause cumulative delays, with some sections of up to 10 minutes. Vehicles wider than 3 metres face restrictions on parts of the route, and a permit is needed. Motorists can follow signs and directions from traffic controllers, or use alternative routes including the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.
Credit Corp Group, which buys bad debts at a discount and collects them, is on track for another record result this year. The listed business posted a record $105.5 million net profit in 2025/26 and is targeting between $112 million and $120 million this financial year. Chief executive Thomas Beregi told shareholders the purchase of one of HSBC's run-off credit card books was a key driver. Its consumer lending arms grew almost a fifth in the September quarter, led by its Wallet Wizard loans, which carry an annual interest rate of 47.8 per cent.
