The NSW Government has announced that the Sydney Metro South-West extension will open on Friday 30 October. The 66-kilometre route runs from Bankstown to Sydenham and connects with the existing line to Tallawong. Trains will run every four minutes at peak times and every ten minutes in the evenings and on weekends. The government says the trip times will be shorter for many passengers. Six of the 360 train doors will temporarily stay closed because the gap to the platform is too wide, and pink South-West Link buses will keep running over the first weekend.
Ten new Metro stations will open in Sydney’s western suburbs on 30 October, cutting travel times to the CBD. The stations will serve Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore, Campsie, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the project would provide faster, reliable transport for southwest Sydney. The Metro West project’s cost has risen from $12 billion to $25 billion.
Sydney's south-west metro extension will open on Friday 30 October, ending more than two years of replacement buses. The first service is set to start at 4.31am. The former T3 heavy rail line closed in September 2024 for conversion to a driverless system. Once open, the line will run 66km from Tallawong to Bankstown, and a Bankstown to Central trip is expected to take 28 minutes. Premier Chris Minns thanked commuters for their patience, calling it a huge moment for south-west Sydney.
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Police have launched a major operation targeting organised crime in Sydney’s south-west, with more than 60 officers conducting raids and searches in a one-day blitz. Operation Fort aims to disrupt the ongoing feud between the Alameddine crime family and the Coconut Cartel. Police seized ammunition, drugs, cash, and encrypted devices, laid 12 charges, and issued 54 infringements in a single day of action.
Sixteen patients at Canterbury Hospital in southwest Sydney have had surgeries delayed after more than 3000 emails sat unread in an unmonitored inbox. An urgent review found four patients with urgent conditions and 12 with semi-urgent conditions were not given surgery dates within recommended timeframes. The Sydney Local Health District has apologised and says admission dates have now been allocated. Australian Medical Association NSW president Fred Betros called the situation extremely concerning and criticised funding for the health workforce. NSW opposition health spokesperson Sarah Mitchell described it as a basic failure with potentially serious consequences.
Sydney Local Health District has apologised after 3,400 emails, including 16 patient surgery referrals, went unchecked in an inbox at Canterbury Hospital. Some referrals date back to late 2025. Four patients were classed as Category One, meaning surgery is recommended within 30 days, and twelve as Category Two, meaning within 90 days. The district says affected patients are being contacted and their surgeries rescheduled. The Australian Medical Association warned the delay posed a significant risk to Category One patients, and the Opposition has called for an independent review.
Property firm Hotspotting says working-class areas are set to outperform wealthier suburbs over the next seven to 15 years. Glenorchy in Tasmania and Canterbury-Bankstown in New South Wales are among its top picks. Its founder, Terry Ryder, says a poor reputation does not stop areas from growing in value. Hotspotting also expects smaller unit complexes built around the 1950s and 1960s to perform well. Real Estate Institute of Australia president Jacob Caine says homebuyers are looking at areas they previously overlooked.
Gold Coast Titans player Zane Harrison's agent has denied reports the 20-year-old is seeking a $1 million-a-season contract. Sam Ayoub called the figures 'an utter lie' and said they caused distress for Harrison and his family. Former NRL players Billy Slater and Andrew Johns had publicly criticised the rumoured deal. Harrison will test the market from November 1, with interest from the Canterbury Bulldogs and PNG Chiefs.
